Healthy Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Name: Dragon Fruit Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups of frozen pink dragon fruit; 1 cup of frozen raspberry; 1/2 cup of frozen blackberry; 150 grams of strawberry strained yogurt; 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk; 2 tablespoons of chia; 1 teaspoon of lime juice; 1 teaspoon of ginger powder

This Dragon Fruit Smoothie is high in antioxidants and extremely simple to prepare. Create a vibrant pink drink with this perfect combination.

American Cuisine

August 4, 2021

Difficulty Easy

Servings 1 people

Preparation 5 mins

Cooking 0 mins

Total 5 mins

Recipe Contents

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Equipments Tips

Ingredients

2 cups of frozen pink dragon fruit
1 cup of frozen raspberry
1/2 cup of frozen blackberry
150 grams of strawberry strained yogurt
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons of chia
1 teaspoon of lime juice
1 teaspoon of ginger powder

Directions

To the blender container, add some fresh raspberries, diced dragon fruit, blackberries, unsweetened yogurt, chia seeds, lime juice, and grated ginger.
Switch the food processor on high speed until smoothie texture is achieved, then add almond milk. When needed, scrape the side of the container with a spatula.
If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk until the desired consistency is reached.
Pour out the smoothie in a glass, and decorate it with some chia seeds, colorful berries, chopped almonds, and cashews. You can also garnish it with some whipped cream on the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Serves 1

Amount Per Serving

Calories284

% Daily Value*

Protein 11.2 g22.4%

Total Fat 8.3 g10.6%

Cholesterol 9.8 mg3.3%

Sodium 122 mg5.3%

Potassium 11.2 mg0.2%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

If you like a less sweet smoothie, omit the orange juice and simply add additional water. You might substitute a little squeeze of lemon or lime juice for the juice, which adds a sweet and tangy flavor.
You can adjust this smoothie to your preferences. Hemp hearts or a dollop of almond butter can be added for protein or fat and fiber.
You can also use banana or if you don't want to use the banana, you might use 2-3 Medjool dates for a similar sweetness.
Fresh dragon fruit can be kept for a few days on the counter or much longer in the refrigerator.
Frozen dragon fruit, as well as frozen raspberries and blackberries, will keep in the freezer for 6 to 9 months.
A few things to keep in mind while buying dragon fruit:
When buying dragon fruit, make sure that the dragon fruit is ripe and fresh. Give the fruit a little push with your fingertips before you buy it. If it's slightly soft, it's safe to pick up. If it's too soft, be sure it's not overripe. The fruit should be a bright pink color with no bruises or dark spots.
If desired, strawberry yogurt can be substituted with plain or vanilla yogurt. To make this recipe vegan, replace the strawberry yogurt with dairy-free yogurt.

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Dragon fruit still holds its own despite its relatively new status as a smoothie and smoothie bowl. Fuchsia is a delightful shade, so who could resist it! Smoothies and smoothie bowls turn out beautifully magenta when they are made with dragon fruit. Tropical fruit like this is superb when combined with mango, pineapple, banana, and kiwi. If you need incredible flavor, try it with pineapple, banana, and mango. The healthy way to eat fruit every day!

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What Is a Dragon Fruit Smoothie?

There are several tropical fruits grown in countries worldwide but dragon fruit originated from Mexico and Central America. The flavor doesn't differ much from that of sweet kiwi-it tastes almost like that. Mango, pineapple, and banana combine to make the perfect tropical smoothie with dragon fruit. This recipe delivers the best pink puree you've ever had! You've heard of eating the rainbow: here's one that shows you how. Smoothies made with dragon fruit are a great treat. Mix this tropical fruit with banana, mango, pineapple, and other fruit for a deliciously bright puree full of fruit flavors. Also, magnesium, a vital element that promotes bone health and food metabolism, is found in greater amounts in dragon fruit than in most other fruits.

Their fruit and people know trees by their deeds. Drinking a smoothie containing dragon fruit supplies nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to your body. These fun-looking fruits are filled with vitamin C, B1, B2, and B3, iron, calcium, and phosphorus, along with some dietary fiber, potassium, and calcium. It doesn't end there. Mango, bananas, and milk are used in this healthy dragon fruit smoothie. It contains a lot of fiber, which may assist in preventing heart disease. Prebiotics, which are found in dragon fruit, may help to maintain healthy gut flora. It might be able to help you increase your iron levels. One cup of dragon fruit includes 8% of your daily iron requirements, as well as vitamin C, which is known to aid iron absorption.

What Fruits Go Well With Dragon Fruit?

Dragon fruit is a tasty tropical fruit that has grown in popularity as a smoothie and smoothie bowl ingredient. It has a delicate flavor combined with kiwi, pineapple, banana, strawberries, oranges, and many other ingredients.

Even non-dairy milk, such as almond milk, coconut milk, and oat milk, work well in dragon fruit smoothies. Protein powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, or greens like spinach and kale might help your smoothie last longer.

How to Make a Dragon Fruit Smoothie?

If water, orange juice, bananas, dragon fruit, blueberries, ginger, and spinach are used, blend in a high-speed blender. Then add almond milk. When needed, scrape the side of the container with a spatula. Serve right away after blending until smooth. Enjoy your fresh Dragon Fruit Tropical Smoothie.

How To Store Dragon Fruit Smoothies?

When serving, keep the fruit on the counter for up to a few days; if you wish to preserve it for a more extended period, keep it in the fridge. The dragon fruit is easy to prepare since it can be sliced or quartered and its skin removed.

Recipe byPetite Gourmets