Pomegranates are incredible fruits loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and endless possibilities. Their vibrant color and sweet flavor make pomegranates an excellent addition to just about any meal or snack. If you want to try something new or make your diet more nutritious, check out these unique ways to use pomegranate seeds this summer.
Ladybugs on a Log
Similar to ants on a log, ladybugs on a log are a refreshing snack for those hot summer days. All you need is three ingredients for this tasty treat: celery, strawberry cream cheese, and pomegranate seeds. Cut the celery into sticks, spread the cream cheese into the celery stalk, and press the seeds into the cream cheese. Enjoy them right away or refrigerate them to snack on later.
Pomegranate Gelato Bites
There’s nothing better than cold gelato on a hot summer day. Believe it or not, you can make it even better with one simple addition: pomegranate seeds. Scoop bite-sized balls of raspberry gelato onto a cookie sheet or cutting board and press pomegranate seeds into them. Freeze the bites overnight and enjoy them whenever you need to cool down with something sweet.
Pomegranate Seeds and Granola
Although eating granola can get boring after a few days, you can make breakfast time more interesting by adding sweet pomegranate seeds. Add granola of your choice to a bowl, top with pomegranate seeds, and finish it off with coconut shavings and coconut or almond milk. It’s a fabulous breakfast with plenty of essential vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.
Pomegranate Salad
Believe it or not, pomegranates are ancient fruits, and people have enjoyed them for thousands of years. In fact, you’ll appreciate this salad and other recipes more if you understand the role pomegranates play in human history.It can be difficult to eat leafy greens regularly, but you can make them tastier with this quick combination.
In a bowl, combine mixed greens, granny smith apples, pecans, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese crumbles, and a vinaigrette. This delicious salad is so refreshing and makes for the perfect side dish or snack any time of the day.
With these unique ways to use pomegranate seeds this summer, you’ll feel refreshed and ready to conquer the hot days. Although these are only a few recipes, you can add pomegranate seeds to just about any salad, cereal, or dinner dish effortlessly.
