Description
Refreshing dragonfruit smoothie blends tropical flavors with creamy coconut milk for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Fresh ingredients and quick preparation make this recipe a delightful wellness choice for health-conscious people.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) frozen dragonfruit
- 1 to 1 ½ cups (240–360 ml / 8–12 fl oz) unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) plain vanilla dairy-free yogurt (optional)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Extract the vivid dragonfruit flesh by halving the fruit and scooping out the interior, discarding the tough outer skin.
- Blending: Transfer dragonfruit pulp into a high-performance blender, combining with yogurt, almond milk, honey, and ice cubes; pulse initially to fragment larger segments, then liquefy on maximum velocity for 45 seconds until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Texture Adjustment: Evaluate the smoothie’s viscosity, incrementally incorporating additional almond milk to reach desired fluidity and ensure a perfect pour-worthy blend.
- Presentation: Cascade the luminous pink concoction into chilled glassware, distributing evenly to showcase the vibrant tropical essence.
- Finishing Touches: Optionally embellish with reserved dragonfruit fragments or sprinkle chia seeds to elevate both aesthetic appeal and nutritional profile.
- Serving: Consume promptly to savor the smoothie’s peak freshness, crisp temperature, and maximum flavor intensity.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Fruit: Select dragonfruit with bright, evenly colored skin without brown spots or soft mushy areas for the best flavor and smoothest texture.
- Blending Technique: Start with pulse mode to break down large chunks, preventing uneven blending and ensuring a consistently smooth drink.
- Chill Factor: Use frozen dragonfruit or add extra ice cubes to create a more refreshing, thick smoothie with enhanced coldness and creamy consistency.
- Nutritional Boost: Experiment with chia seeds, hemp hearts, or a scoop of protein powder to elevate the smoothie’s nutritional profile and add interesting texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg