Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Rating 5.0
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Switch up your smoothie routine with a refreshing dragon fruit smoothie. Rich in antioxidants and full of fiber, dragon fruit can be found fresh or frozen and in several varieties (white, pink or purple fruit). This recipe can easily be made vegan by using your favorite yogurt alternative.
Utensils Breakfast
Globe New American
6
ingredients
5
steps
7
minutes
Tiffany La Forge is a professional chef, cookbook author, and food writer who graduated from The Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. She runs the seasonal food blog, Parsnips and Pastries, and is author of The Modern Cast Iron Cookbook.

Ingredients

Servings:
2
1 cup(s)
frozen sliced banana
1 cup(s)
frozen cubed dragon fruit
2 tblsp
frozen berries
1 cup(s)
yogurt of choice
2 tblsp
almonds
fresh fruit and fresh mint, for serving

Directions 5 steps | 7 Minutes

Step 1

Gather, wash and prep all ingredients.

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Step 2

Cut banana and dragon fruit into small slices and cubes. Freeze it for about 2 hours (or up til overnight) to make the smoothie more creamy. If you don't have enough time to freeze the fruit, add some ice while blending to achieve a creamy consistency.

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Step 3

Add the frozen bananas and dragon fruit to the blender with frozen berries, yogurt and almonds.

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Step 4

Blend until the consistency is creamy and think, about 2 minutes.

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Step 5

Pour into glasses and garnish the smoothie with fruit or fresh mint, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Notes:

  • Turn the smoothie mix into refreshing summer popsicles by freezing them into popsicle molds.
  • If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a sweetener of choice (honey or agave) or blend in dates.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
278
FAT
9 g
PROTEIN
8 g
CARBS
46.7 g

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Sandra G.

Sandra

08 Jul 2022

Perfect and so easy to make.

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