The smoothie has a vibrant green color with ruby-red pomegranate seeds washed up on top. A sprig of fresh mint, a dusting of cinnamon, and a straw made of cucumber garnish the tall, frosted glass.

Middle Eastern Delight Smoothie

Name: Middle Eastern Delight Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: Iceberg Lettuce, 2 cups roughly chopped; Pomegranate seeds, 1 cup; Dates, 8 pitted and chopped; Banana, 1 sliced into rounds; Almond Milk, 2 cups; Cucumber, 1 for garnish; fresh Mint sprigs, 4 for garnish; Cinnamon, A pinch for garnish; Honey, 4 tablespoons optional

Category Smoothie

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Middle Eastern

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: September 21, 2025

Here's a unique take on a smoothie, infusing it with the flavors of the Middle East while highlighting the crispness of fresh Lettuce. We're also adding a dash of tartness with Pomegranate and a hint of natural sweetness from Dates.

Ingredients (for 4)

Iceberg lettuce - 2 cups - roughly chopped
Pomegranate seeds - 1 cup
Dates - 8 - pitted and chopped
Banana - 1 - sliced into rounds
Almond milk - 2 cups
Cucumber - 1 - for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs - 4 - for garnish
Cinnamon - A pinch - for garnish
Honey - 4 tablespoons - optional

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥗🌰🍌🥛

In a blender, combine iceberg lettuce, half of the pomegranate seeds, dates, banana, and almond milk.
Step 2 - 🌀✨

Blend ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Step 3 - 🍯👅

Taste the smoothie. If it needs extra sweetness, add honey and blend again.
Step 4 - 🥛🥛🥛🥛

Pour the smoothie evenly into four glasses.
Step 5 - 🥒🌱🍒

Garnish each glass with the remaining pomegranate seeds, a cucumber straw, a sprig of mint, and a dusting of cinnamon.

Additional

This smoothie is not only delicious but also full of healthy ingredients. Dates are a fantastic source of natural sweetness and packed with fiber, while pomegranate seeds and lettuce add antioxidants and vitamins to your diet. If you or your kids can't handle the seeds from pomegranate, feel free to strain the liquid before serving or use pre-packaged seedless pomegranate juice.