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Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Published: Dec 15, 2021 by Justin Coit

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Made with only six ingredients, this Dragon Fruit Smoothie comes together quickly and easily. This beautiful pink smoothie tastes as good as it looks! Loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, this smoothie is the perfect way to start the day.

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Skip ordering this dragon fruit smoothie at the smoothie bar and make one at home! Blend up this healthy and nutritious smoothie in next to no time for breakfast with only a few simple ingredients. Sweet with a mild tropical flavor, this smoothie is beyond easy to make and refreshing. Want to make a breakfast spread? Serve up this smoothie with some sweet potato toast or my breakfast tacos recipe!

Key Ingredients You Need

Ingredients needed for a dragon fruit smoothie.
  • Dragon fruit — Also known as pitaya, dragon fruit is a brightly colored pink fruit with a faint, sweet taste and a kiwi’s consistency. The insides can be white with black seeds or pink with black seeds. If you cannot find fresh dragon fruit, frozen cubed dragon fruit is available year-round in the freezer section of most grocery stores. 
  • Banana — The banana adds another healthy element and contributes to the smoothie’s sweetness and creamy texture. For a sweeter smoothie, use an overripe banana. If they have brown spots all over, then it’s overripe. 
  • Milk — I use almond milk for this smoothie but feel free to use what you have on hand.

How to Make Dragon Fruit Smoothie

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Step 1: Cut the dragon fruit and add to the blender.

Step 2: Add the banana to the blender.

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Step 3: Add the blueberries to the blender.

Step 4: Add the raspberries to the blender.

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Step 5: Add the lime juice and milk to the blender.

Step 6: Blend until smooth and serve immediately. 

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Tips For This Recipe

  • When using frozen fruit, do not thaw before blending. The frozen fruit leads to a smoother, creamier smoothie. It’s also more convenient to just add the fruit from frozen into the blender.
  • Make this into a smoothie bowl by adding a little less liquid, so it becomes thicker. Serve with additional fruits on top.
  • Add additional milk to make the smoothie thinner if you desire.
  • To get the flesh of the dragon fruit, you can slice it open in half and scoop it out in the insides or carefully slice off the skin. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

What other fruit goes well with dragon fruit?

Tropical fruits such as mango, passionfruit, and pineapple pair well with dragon fruit and works wonderfully in this smoothie. I also like adding cherries and strawberries to keep the pink hues.  

How do I add protein to this smoothie?

You absolutely can add protein to this smoothie. You can add nut butter, protein powder, or chia seeds to add protein to your pink pitaya smoothie. 

How long does this keep?

You can make this healthy pink smoothie ahead of time. Store your blended smoothie in the refrigerator in an airtight container such as a mason jar for 1 to 2 days. If it has separated, simply shake it back together. Alternatively, you can combine the fruit in a freezer-safe bag and freeze it for up to 3 months. Simply empty the bag into the blender with some almond milk and blend until smooth when ready to drink.

Can I freeze fresh dragon fruit? 

You can definitely freeze fresh dragon fruit. If you’ve bought too much and want to make more dragon fruit smoothies later, simply cut them up and store them in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.


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Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Made with only six ingredients, this Dragon Fruit Smoothie comes together quickly and easily. This beautiful pink smoothie tastes as good as it looks! Loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, this smoothie is the perfect way to start the day.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Justin Coit

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups dragon fruit cubed, or if you are using a packet, 7 oz
  • 1 ripe banana
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup almond milk or any milk of your choosing
  • ½ cup frozen raspberries
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Ice to taste

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • If desired add ice for a thicker, more frozen consistency.

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Notes

  • When using frozen fruit, do not thaw before blending. The frozen fruit leads to a smoother, creamier smoothie. It’s also more convenient to just add the fruit from frozen into the blender.
  • Make this into a smoothie bowl by adding a little less liquid, so it becomes thicker. Serve with additional fruits on top.
  • Add additional milk to make the smoothie thinner if you desire.
  • To get the flesh of the dragon fruit, you can slice it open in half and scoop it out in the insides or carefully slice off the skin. 

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 3mg
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