Description
The Dragon Fruit Smoothie is a vibrant, refreshing, and nutrient-packed beverage that provides a natural and sustained energy boost. Combining dragon fruit with banana, coconut water, Greek yogurt, and a touch of natural sweetener, this smoothie offers antioxidants, vitamins, hydration, and creamy texture. Perfect for mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or post-workout nourishment, it’s easy to make and visually stunning with its bright pink color.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits
- 1 ripe dragon fruit (pitaya), halved and flesh scooped out
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
Liquids and Dairy
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Sweeteners
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (use sparingly to taste)
Other
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Dragon Fruit: Cut the dragon fruit in half and scoop out the vibrant pink flesh with a spoon. Remove seeds if desired for a smoother texture, although they are edible and add fiber.
- Gather Ingredients: Peel the banana and measure out coconut water, Greek yogurt, honey or agave syrup, and ice cubes so all are ready for blending.
- Blend Everything Together: Add dragon fruit, banana, coconut water, Greek yogurt, sweetener, and ice cubes to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the liquid quantity to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the smoothie and add more sweetener or coconut water if needed to balance flavor to your liking.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a chilled glass and enjoy fresh for best flavor and nutritional benefits.
Notes
- Use ripe dragon fruit with vibrant color and slightly soft skin for the best flavor.
- Chill banana and coconut water or add extra ice to keep the smoothie refreshing.
- Blend thoroughly to integrate dragon fruit seeds fully and ensure a smooth texture.
- Freeze leftover dragon fruit chunks to use as natural ice cubes without watering down the smoothie.
- Add sweeteners incrementally to avoid overpowering natural flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg