Dragon Fruit Smoothie
Yield: 2 servings
Calories: 150kcal
This bright pink dragon fruit smoothie is not only beautiful, but each refreshing sip takes your taste buds on a tropical vacation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (143 g) ice cubes
- 1 cup (129 g) red dragon fruit , or white, frozen
- ½ cup (78 g) sliced banana, fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut yogurt
- ½ cup (120 ml) pineapple juice
Instructions
- Layer the Ingredients – To a blender, add ice cubes, frozen dragon fruit, bananas, yogurt, and pineapple juice.
- Cover and Blend – Cover and process on medium speed for about 30 seconds, using the tamper as needed. Increase to high speed for 15 to 30 seconds until thick and smooth. Adjust with more juice if needed to reach the desired consistency.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: About 2 cups (16 ounces)
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (8 ounces)
- Purchasing Frozen Dragon Fruit: This may also be labeled as "Pitaya" and typically sold as the red dragon fruit.
- Using Fresh Dragon Fruit: Cut red or white dragon fruit into 1/2" pieces. Freeze in a single layer until firm, about 6 hours.
- Yogurt Options: Use cashew, almond, or oat yogurt. Add plain or vanilla Greek yogurt.
- To Make Smoothie Bowls: Start with ¼ cups of pineapple juice. Add more liquid as needed, a small amount at a time, until the mixture is thick and spoonable.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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