Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe

This pink dragon fruit smoothie is sure to brighten up your morning!

Dragon fruit is nutritious fruit. It’s a great addition to your morning smoothie without adding a ton of calories to your breakfast.

Two glasses of bright pink dragon fruit smoothie sit on a table with strawberries.

WHAT IS DRAGON FRUIT?

Dragon fruit is a colorful fruit that grows on particular cacti. They are native to South America and Mexico. They have a delicate flavor that has a medium to mild sweetness and a creamy (some say mushy) flesh with crunchy seeds.Dragon fuit is a fruit that grows on several species of cactus that are native to Mexico, Central, and South America. There are several varieties of different colors.

According to healthline.com, 1 cup of dragon fruit has these benefits:

  • 3 grams of protein
  • 7 grams of fiber
  • 8% of daily iron requirements
  • 18% of daily magnesium requirements
  • 9% of daily vitamin C requirements
  • 4% of daily vitamin E requirements.
  • Lots of antioxidants
  • May help give lower iron levels a boost
A single glass of pink dragon fruit smoothie with a strawberry on the rim.

WHAT DOES DRAGON FRUIT TASTE LIKE?

It’s flesh has roughly the same texture as a kiwi, and the flavor is said to be a cross of kiwis and watermelons with a bit of pear thrown in. They are not overly sweet, but sweet enough to enjoy.

Pink dragon fruit smoothie ingredients in a blender cup.

HOW TO STORE DRAGON FRUIT:

Once the fruit is rip, it will lay on your counter without refrigeration for a few days.

Refrigeration is fine if you wish it to last longer. Just be sure to put it in a plastic bag first so it doesn’t pick up the flavors of other foods in your fridge.

Cut the fruit only when you are ready to eat it.

To freeze dragon fruits, peel it and cut it into small chunks. Place them on a cookie sheet with space between each chunk and frezze overnight, covered with plastic wrap. Once frozen, you can transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag for further freezing.

pink dragon fruit smoothie ingredients in individual bowls.


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Two glasses of bright pink dragon fruit smoothie sit on a table with strawberries.

Pink Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe

A deliciously exotic start to your morning!
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Smoothies
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 190kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pink dragon fruit (frozen is best)
  • 1 cup strawberries (washed and de-stemmed)
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup banana (peeled, frozen is best)
  • ¼ cup rhubarb (frozen is best)

Instructions

  • Wash strawberry and remove leaves.
    pink dragon fruit smoothie ingredients in individual bowls.
  • Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth.
    Pink dragon fruit smoothie ingredients in a blender cup.
  • Divide into 2 portions and serve immediately.
    Two glasses of bright pink dragon fruit smoothie sit on a table with strawberries.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5the recipe | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg

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