Name: Pomegranate Mandarin Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup pomegranate arils (fresh or frozen; 1 large pomegranate should provide this amount, reserve some for garnish, if desired); 2 mandarin oranges, peeled (reserve peels for garnish, if desired); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon tahini; 1 cup plant-based milk, protein-rich, unsweetened, plain (i.e. soy); 4 ice cubes

Description

This Mediterranean-inspired smoothie powers up the ingredients pomegranates, mandarins and tahini into a 5-minute, 5-ingredient, nutritious vegan, gluten-free pick-me-up.

Ingredients

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1 cup pomegranate arils (fresh or frozen; 1 large pomegranate should provide this amount, reserve some for garnish, if desired)
2 mandarin oranges, peeled (reserve peels for garnish, if desired)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon tahini
1 cup plant-based milk, protein-rich, unsweetened, plain (i.e. soy)
4 ice cubes

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Instructions

Place pomegranate arils (reserving some for garnish, if desired), peel mandarin oranges, vanilla, tahini, plant-based milk, and ice cubes in a small blender.
Process until smooth and well blended.
Pour into 1 large glass (makes about 2 cups; may divide into 2 small servings if desired).
Garnish with mandarin peel zest (shredded peel) and pomegranate arils, if desired.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Smoothie
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 406
Sugar: 41 g
Sodium: 11 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 61 g
Fiber: 12 g
Protein: 14 g