Pomegranate Detox Smoothie: 5-Minute Recipe

A pomegranate detox smoothie blends pomegranate arils and water into a tart drink in 5 minutes and makes 1 serving.

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What ingredients do you need?

This recipe uses ready-to-use pomegranate arils, the juicy pieces surrounding the edible seeds. Blending the whole arils keeps their fiber in the drink; pomegranate juice alone would give a different texture and nutritional result.

Pomegranate arils: 174 g, about 1 cup, fresh or frozen
Cold water: 120 ml, or 1/2 cup

Use frozen arils for a colder, thicker smoothie, or fresh arils for a lighter blend. If starting with a whole pomegranate, allow extra time to remove the peel and pale membranes before measuring the arils.

The water helps the arils move around the blender and makes the mixture easier to drink. Start with the amount listed; you can add a little more after blending if you prefer a thinner consistency.

How do you make a pomegranate detox smoothie?

Add the pomegranate arils and cold water to a blender.
Blend until the arils are broken down and the mixture is as smooth as your blender can make it.
Check the consistency, adding a little more water and blending again if needed.
Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

The edible seeds can leave some texture, even after thorough blending. For the most fiber, drink the smoothie without straining it. Straining can make the drink smoother, but it also removes some pulp and fiber, so the nutrition estimate below would no longer apply.

If you make the smoothie ahead, cover and refrigerate it promptly. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and stir or shake it before serving if it separates.

How does it support your body's detox processes?

The pomegranate detox smoothie provides water, which supports hydration and normal body functions. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste, while sweat removes only trace amounts.

Pomegranate arils contribute fiber when the smoothie is left unstrained. Fiber supports normal bowel function, but that does not mean the smoothie can cleanse your body or remove accumulated toxins.

Pomegranate also contains plant compounds called polyphenols. There is no established evidence that this smoothie enhances detoxification, and it should be thought of as a fruit drink rather than a treatment or cleanse.

What swaps and variations can you make?

Adjust the texture

Use frozen pomegranate arils for a thicker, colder drink. For a thinner smoothie, add water a little at a time after the first blend. The texture will depend on the arils and the blender, so stop when it is comfortable to drink.

Make it creamier

Blend in plain yogurt or a little banana for a creamier consistency. Either addition changes the flavor and nutrition, so the table below applies only to the original pomegranate-and-water recipe.

Change the flavor

Add a small amount of another fruit if you prefer a sweeter blend. Taste the original recipe first: ripe pomegranate arils bring their own sweetness as well as a tart flavor, so added sweetener may not be necessary.

What is the nutrition per serving?

The following estimates are for the entire unstrained recipe, made with 174 g of raw pomegranate arils and water. Values are calculated from USDA data for raw pomegranate; actual amounts vary with the fruit and any ingredients added.

Nutrient	Approximate amount per serving
Calories	144 kcal
Carbohydrates	32.5 g
Fiber	7.0 g
Total sugars	23.8 g
Protein	2.9 g
Fat	2.0 g
Potassium	411 mg
Vitamin C	18 mg

The sugars listed are naturally present in the pomegranate; the basic recipe has no added sugar. Because the whole arils are blended rather than merely steeped in water, their calories and nutrients count toward the drink.