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    Home » This and That » Pomegranate Seed Recipes! Pinky Sweet Smoothie..

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Mar 14, 2020 · published: Aug 11, 2010 · About 3 minutes to read this article. Leave a Comment

    Pomegranate Seed Recipes! Pinky Sweet Smoothie..


    Pomegranate seeds are delicious and super healthy! Rich in vitamin K, fiber, potassium and heart-healthy antioxidants. But truth be told – those tiny juicy seeds are very tricky to pry free from a fresh pomegranate. Now there is an easy way to get pomegranate seeds year-round – all you have to do is open your freezer!… Check out two Pomegranate Seed Recipes…

    Trader Joe’s Frozen Pomegranate Seeds. I am still sad that Trader Joe’s stopped carrying my fave product: Frozen Papaya Chunks. But I was thrilled to see them carrying a new product: Frozen Pomegranate Seeds! They are giant plump red pomegranate seeds – frozen for storage ease. Perfect for adding to smoothies, salads, desserts and even eating right out of the bag. I added a few to a smoothie and some to a choco-pudding pie I made.

    Healthy Facts: Pomegranates. I love fresh pomegranate juice because it is packed with healthy antioxidants and it has a sweet-tart flavor my taste buds love. Pom-Champagne Bellinis are one of my fave bevies around the holiday season.

    But usually, to get pomegranate nutrients I have to juice/smash one fresh, buy pomegranate juice or pluck the seeds by hand from a fresh pom. So I love this new easy frozen seeds option.

    Why Pomegranate Juice? You may have heard the hype about pomegranate juice. And while it certainly isn’t a ‘cure’ for anything, it does appear to improve the health of your body. Pomegranate juice is an excellent source of potassium, vitamin K and is particularly high in three types of polyphenols (antioxidants): tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid. Studies have shown that pomegranate juice may be effective in promoting prostate and cardiovascular wellness.

    Learn more nutrition facts and how to smash a pomegranate to get fresh juice in this post here.

    Now check out these two recipes I whipped up this week – frozen pomegranate seed inspired…

    RECIPE ONE:

    Pom-Chocolate Pudding Pie-Fait * I made this chocolate pudding recipe here – but instead of using cherries I subbed frozen pomegranate seeds and an avocado for texture. It tasted delicious!!

    Creamy Pom Chocolate Pudding Pie-Fait
    vegan

    1 cup frozen pomegranate seeds + 1 tablespoon for garnish
    1 ⅔ cups silken tofu (1 package) + 3 tablespoon soy milk
    ¼ cup sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
    1 avocado, de-pitted
    1 package Dr Oetker’s chocolate pudding mix
    pinch salt

    1 graham cracker crust

    Directions:

    1. In a soup pot add the tofu, soy milk, pudding mix, sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Stir and bring to a boil.

    2. When mixture begins to thicken, remove from heat and stir in frozen pomegranate seeds.

    3. Add mixture to blender – add avocado as well.

    4. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

    5. Pour smooth mixture into graham cracker pie shell. Top with a few pomegranate seeds. Pour any extra pudding into separate parfait glasses for an extra treat.

    6. Chill until ready to serve – usually 2 hours is enough time – overnight is best.

    Another awesome pomegranate pudding recipe here.

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    RECIPE TWO

    Pinky Sweet Smoothie
    vegan, serves 1

    1 very ripe banana (for a thicker smoothie use a frozen banana)
    ½ cup frozen pomegranate seeds
    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 ½ cups vanilla soy milk

    Blend. Serve. Sip. Smile.

    *note, there were a few crunchy unblended seed-inner-parts in this smoothie. Kinda like a raspberry smoothie may have. I didn’t mind them much – but if you are seed sensitive you have been warned!

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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