Sour Cherry and Pomegranate Detox Smoothie
on Jan 05, 2015, Updated Aug 22, 2024
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This Cherry and Pomegranate Detox Fruit Smoothie is a tangy and tart smoothie recipe and a powerful detox for your body. Kick those sugar cravings to the curb! With only four ingredients, this easy fruit smoothie will take you no time at all to throw together!
Want to try some more healthy smoothie recipes? Try my Workout Recovery Smoothie and my Healthy Pumpkin Protein Smoothie!
Healthy Breakfast Fruit Smoothie Recipe
I know green smoothies are all the rage right now, but let’s be honest, a pink smoothie looks so much more appetizing! I have a wonderfully healthy smoothie recipe for you today. It’s naturally sweetened, packs the power of both pomegranate and sour cherries, and is dairy-free. Sour Cherry and Pomegranate Detox Smoothie is pretty much amazing. Pomegranate and dark sour cherries are my two special ingredients in this smoothie. Did you know that pomegranates contain a higher concentration of antioxidants than cranberry juice, red wine, blueberries, or green tea? I like using the whole arils too, instead of just juice, for the added fiber.
Sour Cherry and Pomegranate Detox Smoothie
This power pomegranate detox smoothie is a great way to start off your healthy eating. I find myself craving sugar—lots of it— and the effects of sugar withdrawal can be harsh. So in order to help myself along, I enjoy a sweet smoothie in the afternoon or before bed, when my sugar cravings hit the hardest. The fruit and natural sugar help to make a no-refined sugar challenge so much better.
Sour cherries are a powerhouse when it comes to health benefits, too—and they’re amazing in smoothies! They add just the right tang to make the smoothie a real treat to your palate. Sour cherries are known to help reduce inflammation (a common side effect of sugar consumption), aid sleep, and also help your muscles heal more quickly. What’s not to love? The pineapple juice and banana are my sweeteners, and the banana really makes for a great texture.
This smoothie is just the thing to make your healthy new goals a real treat. Not only is it good for your body, but it’s also good for your soul. Enjoy!
What are the Healthy Parts of a Detox Smoothie?
Detox smoothies pack a powerful punch to your health, with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to give your body the things it needs to feel your best. Even better is they avoid the things your body doesn’t love, like processed ingredients and excess sugars.
How Can I Make the Smoothie Less Sour?
Sour smoothies can be a pleasant change in flavor, but sometimes a smoothie is too sour. The recipe contains pineapple and banana to sweeten a little, and you can add more if you want. If you still want to tone down the sour you can embrace the sourness or use a low-calorie sweetener. Honey is also a natural sweetener option if you don’t mind sugar but want to avoid anything processed.
What Other Flavors Could I Add to this Smoothie?
Other fruits like berries or citrus fruits keep the tart flavor of the smoothie and can add some extra vitamin c. A less conventional but also delicious option is to add ginger to the recipe, which also has some awesome health benefits!
Sour Cherry and Pomegranate Detox Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ banana
- Arils from ½ a pomegranate, about ½ a cup
- 1 cup frozen dark sour cherries
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in the pitcher of your blender and process until smooth.
Nutrition
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- Workout Recovery Smoothie
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- Healthy Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
- Healthy Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
- How to make freezer smoothie bags (the easiest smoothies ever!)
- Healthy Key Lime Pie Smoothie
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- Postpartum Recovery Smoothie
- Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie (no weird powder needed)
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This post was originally published in 2015 and has been updated in July 2019.
Detox your body and curb your sugar craving with a Sour Cherry and Pomegranate Detox Fruit Smoothie, a tangy and tart smoothie with a beautiful pink color.
