Pomegranate Boost Smoothie

With pomegranate, flax seed, and spinach, this smoothie has all the right ingredients to kick off a healthy new year.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (180 ml) pomegranate juice
• 1 medium (140 g) orange, peeled, halved
• 2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt 0% plain [or non dairy alternative]
• 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
• 1 Tablespoon flaxseed
• 1 medium (120 g) banana, peeled, halved
• 1 cup (150 g) frozen dark sweet cherries

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
3. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Notes

The spinach and flax seeds in this recipe are broken down into a smooth, delicious texture to bring you a smoothie that provides good fiber content.

Nutrition

1 Serving (239g)

• Calories: 150

• Total Fat: 2g

• Total Carbohydrate: 31g

  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Sugars: 21g

• Protein: 4g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 40mg