You do not want to look like Rudolph for the holidays which is why this pomegranate orange chia smoothie is for you!
Smoothies are one of my favorite things! They are fast to make, super healthy, and packed with lots of nutrients. One of the easy ways that you can buy healthy foods while on a budget is buying fruits and vegetables that are on sale. This was my reasoning for making this smoothie that I am about to share with you. As December has approached, pomegranates and oranges are in season and are cheaper to buy! I absolutely love pomegranates, and when they are on sale, I stock up! This Pomegranate Orange Chia smoothie is filled with plenty of antioxidants, fiber, and lots of vitamins, and is perfect for staying heathy during winter and the holidays.Of course I like to know what is in each ingredient and what nutrients are in all the fruits and vegetables, so I know exactly what is going into my body. With only 3 ingredients, it is a quick one to make!Health benefits of pomegranates: High in Vitamin A, C & E, folic acid, and full of antioxidants.Health benefits of oranges: High in Vitamin C, fiber, folate, Vitamin B1, pantothenic acid, copper, potassium, and calcium.Health benefits of chia seeds: excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, full of protein, fiber, magnesium, zinc, iron, and calcium.Now that you know all of the wonderful health benefits, what's stopping you from making the smoothie? Here is the recipe:Pomegranate Orange Chia Smoothie
Servings 1–2Ingredients:- 1 ½ pomegranates
- 2 medium-size oranges
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds