Hot damn this drink is pretty!

Even better, it’s as good for you as it is beautiful.

I’m in love with both the pomegranate jewel tone and spicy kick from the ginger. Enjoy this vegan smoothie any time of day to indulge in a healthy treat.

All it takes is the seeds and juice from one fresh pomegranate, a large apple, a quarter of an avocado, a ½-inch knob of fresh ginger, ½ cup each of almond milk and water, and a handful of ice. Blend it all until smooth. It makes one big smoothie in about 5 minutes once your pomegranate is seeded.

Why You’ll Love This Pomegranate Smoothie

• That gorgeous jewel-toned pink color makes it feel like a treat.
• Fresh ginger gives it a warm, spicy kick that wakes you right up.
• It’s vegan and dairy-free, and the avocado makes it creamy without a banana or yogurt.
• It’s a great way to use pomegranates while they’re in season in the fall and winter.

Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Smoothie Recipe

Serves 1

Ingredients:

• seeds + juice from one pomegranate
• 1 large apple, core cut away
• 1/4 of an avocado
• 1/2 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or nut milk of your choice)
• 1/2 cup purified water
• handful of ice

Method: Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Enjoy immediately.

Optional: Add a large handful of fresh baby spinach with the rest of the ingredients. It will turn the color of the smoothie slightly brownish but add a ton of good nutrition, and you can’t even taste it.

Ingredient Notes

Pomegranate

You’ll use the seeds (also called arils) and all of the juice from one whole pomegranate. Rolling it on the counter first loosens the seeds and gets the juice flowing, and I walk you through exactly how to do it below.

Apple

One large apple adds natural sweetness and body. Leave the skin on and just cut away the core. A sweet, crisp apple like Honeycrisp or Fuji balances the tart pomegranate best.

Avocado

A quarter of an avocado is the secret to the creamy texture. You won’t taste it. Wrap the rest tightly and use it on toast or in a salad later that day.

Fresh Ginger

A ½-inch knob, peeled, gives this smoothie its spicy kick. The easiest way to peel ginger is to scrape the skin off with the edge of a spoon. Fresh ginger is much brighter than ground ginger, so it’s worth keeping a piece in your fridge.

Almond Milk and Water

Half a cup of unsweetened almond milk plus half a cup of water keeps it light. Any unsweetened nut milk you like works here.

To seed and juice the pomegranate:

Firmly roll the pomegranate on the counter with the palm of your hand for about 20 seconds. Roll hard enough to break up the seeds (you’ll hear them), but not so hard that you break the fruit open. Place a strainer above a large bowl and slice the fruit in half; juice will start spilling out immediately. Rolling the pomegranate loosens the seeds, so gently squeeze each half, cut side down, through the strainer. The strainer will catch the seeds and the juice will fall into the bowl. The pith (white part) should stay with the shell. If it doesn’t, you can simply pick it out. If there is a lot, place the seeds in a large bowl of room temperature water. The seeds will sink and the pith will float for easy separation.

Ideas to Serve with This Smoothie

This is a light smoothie, so it’s perfect as a snack or alongside breakfast. For a more filling morning, pair it with a couple of easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs or a slice of avocado toast.

Storage

It’s best right after you blend it, while it’s cold and frothy. If you need to save it for later in the day, pour it into a glass jar filled to the very top, seal it, and keep it in the fridge. Here’s how I save a smoothie for later. Give it a good shake before drinking.

Spicy Pomegranate & Ginger Smoothie

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• Author: Elizabeth Rider
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: Serves 1

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A pretty pink vegan smoothie made with fresh pomegranate, apple, avocado and a spicy kick of fresh ginger.

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Ingredients

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• seeds + juice from one pomegranate
• 1 large apple, core cut away
• 1/4 of an avocado
• 1/2 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or nut milk of your choice)
• 1/2 cup purified water
• handful of ice

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Instructions

Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Enjoy immediately.

Optional: Add a large handful of fresh baby spinach with the rest of the ingredients. It will turn the color of the smoothie slightly brownish but add a ton of good nutrition, and you can’t even taste it.

To seed and juice the pomegranate: Firmly roll the pomegranate on the counter with the palm of your hand for about 20 seconds. Roll hard enough to break up the seeds (you’ll hear them), but not so hard that you break the fruit open. Place a strainer above a large bowl and slice the fruit in half; juice will start spilling out immediately. Rolling the pomegranate loosens the seeds, so gently squeeze each half, cut side down, through the strainer. The strainer will catch the seeds and the juice will fall into the bowl. The pith (white part) should stay with the shell. If it doesn’t, you can simply pick it out. If there is a lot, place the seeds in a large bowl of room temperature water. The seeds will sink and the pith will float for easy separation.

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Pomegranate Ginger Smoothie FAQs

Do I need a high-speed blender?

It helps a lot. A high-speed blender breaks the pomegranate seeds down completely, so the smoothie comes out silky. A regular blender still works, but you’ll have some crunchy little bits of seed. Blend it a little longer and they get much smaller.

How spicy is it?

A ½-inch knob of ginger gives it a warm, gentle kick, not real heat. If you love ginger, go up to a 1-inch piece. If you love it a lot, my Honey Ginger Shots are for you.

Why is there avocado in it?

A quarter of an avocado makes the smoothie creamy without a banana or yogurt, and it keeps it vegan. You won’t taste it at all, I promise.

How do I pick a good pomegranate?

Look for one that feels heavy for its size, with firm, deep red skin and no soft spots. The heavier it is, the juicier it’ll be. Pomegranates are in season in fall and winter, so that’s the best time to make this.

Have extra seeds? Toss them into my Pomegranate, Kale & Quinoa Salad. And for more ideas, here are my favorite healthy smoothie recipes.