Apple Elderflower and Pomegranate Hot Smoothie, a refreshing, warm smoothie with apple, a little elderflower cordial and fresh pomegranate all mixed up with some hot Jasmine tea.  A perfect start to my day of fluffy pyjamas

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Happy Christmas everyone!

I’m back after a couple of days off with something to give us a break from food, food and yet more food.  One of my Hot Smoothies of course!

After a Christmas and Boxing day of complete indulgence, I was ready for a nice, light smoothie for breakfast this morning.  However the first sprinklings of snow in Congleton overnight meant there was no way I was going to pour something icy cold down my throat. Brrrr!

So instead, I made this Apple Elderflower and Pomegranate Hot Smoothie, a refreshing, warm smoothie with apple, a little elderflower cordial and fresh pomegranate all mixed up with some hot Jasmine tea.  A perfect start to my day of fluffy pyjamas, Christmassy films with the children and making a large dent in my chocolate selection box [contented sigh].

We spent a lovely day at my sister’s house on Christmas day, where she cooked a fabulous Christmas dinner for all the family.  That was following a noisy Christmas morning at home (our manic kids were up at 6:15…) opening piles of presents, and eating strawberry and Nutella stuffed French toast for breakfast.

Yesterday was spent either cooking or eating all day, as we had family over for breakfast and then for a hot buffet for in the evening.  We stuffed ourselves silly on roast rib of beef with chimichurri, mini burritos, cheese and potato cakes, Thai fishcakes, stuffed potatoes, chocolate orange mousse, cheesecake made by made daughter Gracey, and coconut macaroons made by my son Lewis (who naturally – being four years old – decided to make them in the shape of people instead of little round bites).

This is one of the reasons I love Christmas.

It’s also one of the reasons I need to stick to my planned New Years resolution of losing half a stone.

And one of the reasons that this hot smoothie is a good way to start!

Apple, Elderflower & Pomegranate Hot Smoothie - A refreshing, healthy breakfast for a cold day.

Before we come to the recipe, I’m including a reminder of the words of warning from my previous hot smoothie posts.

Don’t fill your smoothie maker up with boiling liquid.  It’s either going to shatter the glass (if you have a glass jug) or it’s going to come wushing out with a tonne of pressure when you open the lid after whizzing things up.  Check your smoothie maker or blender can take warm or hot liquids.  Then add the apple, elderflower cordial and pomegranate to your jug.  Add in a splash of cold water and a splash of the jasmine tea.  This should give you some luke warm liquid to blend your ingredients together with.  Blend it all until smooth, and then pour your smoothie into a cup and pour in your hot Jasmine tea.  Give it a mix and drink. This should result in a fairly hot smoothie.  If it’s not hot enough, then you can heat in the microwave (or a pan) for 30 seconds.

oh, also, a tip for getting the seeds out of your pomegranate:

Take a bowl.  Slice your pomegranate in half and loosely hold the cut side in the palm of your hand (over the bowl).  Whack the back of the pomegranate with a wooden spoon.  The seeds will drop out with your hand and you can then tip them into the bowl.  It’s a quick method that results in minimal splashing.  However, I still wouldn’t recommend wearing your best white t-shirt.

Apple Elderflower and Pomegranate Hot Smoothie Recipe:

5 from 1 vote

Apple Elderflower and Pomegranate Hot Smoothie

Apple, Elderflower & Pomegranate Hot Smoothie - A refreshing, healthy breakfast for a cold day.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 smoothie
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • Seeds from half a pomegranate
  • ½ tbsp elderflower cordial
  • 1 sweet apple I like Jazz apples, roughly chopped
  • 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) hot Jasmine tea you could replace this with green tea or another of your favourite herbal tea
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Instructions 

  • Place your pomegranate seeds, elderflower cordial and apple in your smoothie maker. Add in a splash of cold water and a splash of the Jasmine tea (see warning above about hot liquids and smoothie makers).
    Seeds from half a pomegranate, 1/2 tbsp elderflower cordial, 1 sweet apple
  • Blend on high for a minute or two until everything is completely incorporated.
  • Pour your your smoothie into a cup and mix in the remaining Jasmine tea.
    300 ml (1 1/4 cups) hot Jasmine tea

Notes

Nutritional Information is per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 22.8mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

 

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Comments

  1. Andrea says:

    Any suggestions to substitute the elderflower cordial?

  2. Minnie says:

    5 stars
    Definitely time for warm smoothies. This is another delicious one from your collection.

  3. jane @ littlesugarsnaps says:

    I got sucked in my the lovely, vibrant photos. This drink sounds so delicious and the fact that it’s warm is a real winter bonus.

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Thanks Jane 😀

  4. Evi @ greenevi says:

    Wow, a hot smoothie! I have to try it out, sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing it

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Thanks for stopping by Evi 🙂

  5. marla says:

    This sounds amazing ~ love the idea of a hot smoothie!

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Thanks Marla 🙂

  6. Steve @ no udder protein says:

    Love that combination! Also thanks for the pomegranate tip. It’s frustrating getting those things out

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Isn’t it just! There are still a few splashes, but much easier to use the wooden spoon method than any other I’ve tried.

  7. Julie is HostessAtHeart says:

    What a pretty drink! I agree, nothing cold on those cold mornings!

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Exactly! I’m such a wuss, there’s no way I could get through a cold smoothie until at least May 🙂

  8. Angie@Angie's Recipes says:

    This looks so refreshing and good for you!

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Thanks Angie 🙂

  9. Thalia says:

    I never have tried a hot smoothie before! This is definitely something I am curious about.. thanks for the recipe!

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Thanks for stopping by Thalia. I’ve been loving making the new hot smoothie recipes in 2014. Hopefully I’ll make lots more in 2015 🙂

  10. Danica Pelzel, MA says:

    Nicky, this looks awesome..I can’t wait to try it on a chilly day! Thanks for sharing.

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Thanks Danica, hope you enjoy it 🙂