POM Morning Protein Shake

January 20, 2012 · Filed Under Protein Smoothie · Comment 

I love pomegranate and POM is a wonderful way to get the great taste of pomegranate and the wonderful health benefits it provides. Pour POM into a smoothie, add some protein powder and a handful of almond slivers and you have a POWerful POM breakfast smoothie to get your day going right.

POM Smoothie Ingredients:

  • 1 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
  • 3/4 soy or almond milk
  • 2 ice cubes
  • 1 large banana
  • 2 tablespoons silvered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional, but recommended.)

Feel free to substitute low-fat milk for the soy or almond milk. Honey is optional but I like the bit of sweetness.

POM Breakfast Smoothie

August 13, 2011 · Filed Under Breakfast Smoothies, Healthy Smoothies · 1 Comment 

POM-Breakfast-smoothieThis POM smoothie is full of super healthy antioxidants from the pomegranate juice and and the almonds. The banana provides a great source of potassium. This is being labeled as a breakfast smoothie, but it ain’t bad for a lunch smoothie either. Why is pomegranate juice (POM) so wonderful: Its has wonderful healthy benefits such as Antioxidants. There have been many Scientific Studies showing that POM can support a healthy cardiovascular system and helps with problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes Type II among others.

And just how rich in antioxidants is POM pomegranate juice? Take a look at the image below rating high antioxidant juices. POM scores the highest.

POM antioxidant potency rating

Oh yeah, what about the POM Smoothie recipe? Here it is:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup POM wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
  • 3/4 cup soy or low-fat milk
  • 2 ice cubes
  • 1 large banana
  • 2 tablespoons almonds
  • 3 table spoons protein powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or stevia sweetener

In a blender combine all ingredients. Cover and blend on high for at least 30 seconds (make sure the almonds aren’t visible) then pour into two glasses. Makes 2 servings.

Strawberry Smoothie with Dates

August 26, 2009 · Filed Under Strawberry Smoothies · Comment 

A strawberry smoothie with a surprise of sweetness, dates! The almonds add a nice unexpected flavor as well, but I will never underestimate the humble date again. What do you think about this slightly unusual strawberry smoothie?

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup strawberries
  • ¼ cup almonds, soaked
  • 3 dates, pitted and soaked
  • 1 cup water

Soak the almonds and the dates separately (for at least several hours), then rinse. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

You can find more great smoothie recipes in this Smoothie Recipes for Optimum Health Book.

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Ani Phyo (www.AniPhyo.com)

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