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Embark on a tropical flavor journey with this vibrant Dragon Fruit Smoothie, a refreshing blend of fresh dragon fruit, ripe bananas and creamy coconut milk. Easy to prepare and bursting with nutrition, this smoothie recipe is a delightful treat perfect for a healthy breakfast, a midday snack or an after-workout refreshment.
My Dragon Fruit Smoothie recipe is a sublime medley of flavors with a radiant color that will brighten your day. Straight from the heart of Central America and Southeast Asia, dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or strawberry pear, is the star of this delicious recipe.
Dragon fruits come in different varieties, from white flesh to red and yellow skin, but for this easy smoothie recipe, we’ll be using the pink dragon fruit which lends a vibrant color and a mildly sweet flavor. With its tiny black seeds and pink flesh, dragon fruit is attractive and packed with Vitamin C.
Don’t fret if fresh dragon fruit isn’t available at your local grocery store, frozen dragon can usually be found in the frozen section of most grocery stores. So gather your ingredients and let’s make this tasty smoothie together!
Ingredients
- ½ dragon fruit
- ½ banana
- ¼ cup of full-fat coconut milk
- 1-2 tablespoons of raw honey
- 1 cup of ice cubes
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender
- Knife
- Cutting board
By the Numbers: How to Make a Dragon Fruit Smoothie
Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to make the best dragon fruit smoothie to enjoy on a hot day.
Step 1: Cut and Scoop Dragon Fruit
Cut your dragon fruit in half and scoop out one-half of the inner fruit, leaving the thick skin behind. I love the beautiful color of the dragon fruit and think it makes one of the prettiest smoothies ever!
Step 2: Add Ingredients to Blender
Toss the dragon fruit, ½ of a banana, ¼ cup of coconut milk, 1-2 tablespoons of raw honey and 1 cup of ice cubes into a blender.
Step 3: Blend Ingredients
Puree until all of your smoothie ingredients are nice and smooth.
Step 4: Pour Smoothie Into Glass
Pour your dragon fruit smoothie into a glass, add a fun straw and enjoy sipping on your tasty drink!
Tips for Making Dragon Fruit Smoothies
Answers to all of your questions to make the best dragon fruit smoothies, including tips and substitution ideas.
Can I use a different variety of dragon fruit?
Absolutely! While the pink or magenta variety of dragon fruit provides a gorgeous color, you can also use white dragon fruit or the rare yellow dragon fruit. Each variety has a slightly different taste.
Can I use frozen fruit instead of fresh?
Yes, you can usually find frozen dragon fruit pieces or smoothie packs in the freezer section of your grocery store, or you can use other frozen fruits like berries or mangos for something totally different. If using frozen fruit, you probably won’t need as much ice.
Coconut milk alternatives
You can substitute other plant-based milk like almond milk or oat milk. Orange juice, pineapple juice or even coconut water can also work in this smoothie recipe.
Can I add protein to this smoothie?
Absolutely! Adding a scoop of protein powder, such as whey protein or plant-based protein, makes this a more filling breakfast or snack. You can also add hemp seeds as another option.
Leftover smoothie storage and usage tips
Pour any leftover smoothie into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. You can also pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze to add to future smoothies!
You can also create a dragon fruit smoothie bowl with any leftovers. All you have to do is pour it into a bowl, add more fresh fruit, hemp seeds, chia seeds, cacao nibs, almond slices or coconut flakes for added crunch and nutrition.
Can I sweeten the smoothie?
Yes, I typically use raw honey in my smoothies, but you can substitute maple syrup or another sweetener of your choice.
How to add more flavor to the smoothie
Absolutely! Feel free to add in extras like lime juice, turmeric, ginger, dates or other fresh fruits for extra flavor.
More delicious smoothie recipes
If you enjoy this dragon fruit smoothie recipe and want to make more fruit smoothies, try one of these recipes:
Dragon Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ dragon fruit
- ½ banana
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1-2 tablespoons raw honey - local preferred
- 1 cup ice
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting bord
- Blender
Instructions
- Cut your dragon fruit in half and remove one-half of the inner fruit.
- Add the dragon fruit, banana, coconut milk, raw honey andice to a blender.
- Puree until all of your ingredients are smooth.
- Pour into a glass with a straw and enjoy!
