POMEGRANATE CACAO SMOOTHIE
This smoothie is great for anyone finding it difficult to eat solid foods during pregnancy, chemotherapy, or anytime you just feel like sipping. It combines a serving of veggies, protein, fat, fiber, and calcium into a creamy, flavorful smoothie that is easy to sip. The pomegranate juice delivers both sweet and tart flavors and the tofu lends this smoothie a rich creaminess.
Not feeling like sipping? Freeze the smoothie into ice pop molds instead!
Note: I made this smoothie in collaboration with POM Wonderful for a prenatal health event, but this post is not sponsored. I just really love the way this smoothie turned out and wanted to share!
[Serves 1]
Prep time: 5 minutes
Laze around time: None!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup frozen cauliflower florets or frozen diced zucchini
1 tablespoon cacao or cocoa powder
8 ounces 100% pomegranate juice
1/2 ripe banana, sliced
1 cup cubed firm tofu made with calcium (5 ounces) *note: You can substitute 2/3 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoon unsalted pistachios
HOW TO
In a high powered blender, combine all ingredients and blend on medium power until smooth, about 1 minute.
Turn blender up to the highest power and blend until the color of the smoothie changes from being a darker shade of pink to a creamy, lighter pink, about 1 minute more.
