Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this vibrant dragon fruit smoothie! Bursting with refreshing flavors and a stunning pink hue, this recipe combines the sweetness of ripe bananas and the creaminess of Greek yogurt for a delightful treat. Perfect for brunch or a quick post-workout snack, it’s both nutritious and visually appealing, making every sip a mini-vacation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium ripe dragon fruit (about 300g)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (240g)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (30g)
- 1 cup coconut water or almond milk (240ml)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the dragon fruit by slicing it in half and scooping out the flesh. Cut it into smaller chunks.
- In a blender, combine dragon fruit chunks, banana slices, Greek yogurt, sweetener, and coconut water or almond milk.
- Blend until smooth for about 30 seconds, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or syrup; blend again if you add anything.
- Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (400g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg