Pomegranate and Peanut Smoothie

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After discovering how easy it is to de-seed a pomegranate, I’ve been having fun using the seeds in many recipes.  I’ve also enjoyed just eating them on their own too.  I had fun with this refreshing pomegranate filled afternoon pick up me and loved how simple, quick and pretty it was too.

I finally made the trip to Trader Joes to pick up some peanut flour.  I haven’t been able to find it anywhere else and really wanted to give it a try.  It’s lower in fat and higher in protein than regular peanuts, plus it gives that peanut butter-y taste to my smoothie that I love.

Pomegranate and Peanut Smoothie

makes 1 serving

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup milk of choice
• 1/4 cup peanut flour
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
• 1/2 frozen banana, diced
• 6-8 ice cubes
• optional: extra pomegranate seeds for garnish

Directions

1. Pour the milk, peanut flour and pomegranate seeds into a blender.  Blend until smooth and combined.
2. Add the frozen banana and ice cubes.  Blend for 1-2 more minutes until fluffy and frothy.  Pour into a glass or mug and top with extra seeds.

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