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    Home > Breakfast & Brunch

    Apple Elderflower and Pomegranate Hot Smoothie

    Published: Dec 27, 2014 · Modified: Sep 5, 2018 by Nicky Corbishley

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    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

    Apple, Elderflower & Pomegranate Hot Smoothie - A refreshing, healthy breakfast for a cold day.*This image is available to buy from Stockfood

    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:

    Apple Elderflower and Pomegranate Hot Smoothie

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    Apple, Elderflower & Pomegranate Hot Smoothie - A refreshing, healthy breakfast for a cold day.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine British
    Servings 1 smoothie
    Calories 241 kcal

    Ingredients
     

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

    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).
    • 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.

    ✎ Notes

    Nutritional Information is per serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 10gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 22.8mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.6mg
    Keywords autumn, Breakfast Recipe Ideas, Hot Smoothies, winter
    Tried this recipe?Mention @KitchenSanctuary or tag #KitchenSanctuary on Instagram!

     

    Hi I’m Nicky

    I love to cook and I want to share with you my favourite, delicious family friendly recipes. I want to inspire you to create fantastic food for your family every day.

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    1. Andrea says

      January 18, 2021 at 3:50 pm

      Any suggestions to substitute the elderflower cordial?

      Reply
    2. Minnie says

      September 10, 2018 at 7:12 am

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

      Reply
    3. jane @ littlesugarsnaps says

      January 06, 2017 at 7:06 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        January 16, 2017 at 11:14 am

        Thanks Jane 😀

        Reply
    4. Evi @ greenevi says

      January 04, 2015 at 12:15 am

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

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        January 06, 2015 at 5:08 pm

        Thanks for stopping by Evi 🙂

        Reply
    5. marla says

      January 02, 2015 at 12:14 pm

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

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        January 03, 2015 at 11:47 am

        Thanks Marla 🙂

        Reply
    6. Steve @ no udder protein says

      December 29, 2014 at 6:06 pm

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

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        January 03, 2015 at 11:44 am

        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.

        Reply
    7. Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 29, 2014 at 2:24 am

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

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        January 03, 2015 at 11:43 am

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

        Reply
    8. [email protected]'s Recipes says

      December 28, 2014 at 4:10 am

      This looks so refreshing and good for you!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        January 03, 2015 at 11:42 am

        Thanks Angie 🙂

        Reply
    9. Thalia says

      December 28, 2014 at 2:04 am

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

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        January 03, 2015 at 11:42 am

        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 🙂

        Reply
    10. Danica Pelzel, MA says

      December 27, 2014 at 7:32 pm

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

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        January 03, 2015 at 11:41 am

        Thanks Danica, hope you enjoy it 🙂

        Reply

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