A perfect pick me up for an afternoon or post workout snack. Rich in antioxidants and high in fiber. This pink dragon fruit smoothie recipe is simple to make, delicious, vegan, dairy and gluten-free.
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What Does Dragonfruit Taste Like?
Dragon fruit - If you haven’t tried dragon fruit yet, you are missing out (Dragonfruit also known as pitaya, is the fruit of cactus plant). The flavor is a cross between a kiwi and watermelon.
Find them in the produce section along with other tropical fruits like mangos, pineapples and papaya and also in the freezer section of the grocery store.
Fresh Or Frozen Dragonfruit
Fresh Pink Dragonfruit is fantastic; however living in the south it can be difficult to find in season. When it’s at its peak flavor and ripeness. So we prefer to use frozen Dragonfruit. We like the Pitaya Plant Power smoothie packs, 4 individual pureed packets of organic dragonfruit pulp with seeds sold at Sprouts and Whole Foods grocery stores.
Ingredients
- Dragonfruit (also known as pitaya) - is the fruit of a cactus plant. Dragonfruit is native to Central and South America. Dragonfruit are rich in antioxidants. It’s naturally fat-free and high in fiber. It contains prebiotics, which are foods that feed the healthy bacteria called probiotics in your gut.
- Plant-Based Milk - Use almond milk or oat milk for an extra creamy smoothie.
Instructions
Step 1: Add non-dairy milk, dragonfruit, oatmeal, dates and banana to the blender.
Step 2: Start blending on low speed and gradually increasing to high. Scraping down sides as needed. Blend on high speed for 15-20 seconds until creamy and smooth.
Step 3: Pour the smoothie mixture into two cups. You can add ice cubes if you like too.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy!
STORAGE
Smoothies are best if you drink them immediately.
- To Store. Best when fresh, if you have any leftover smoothie it will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a 1 or 2 days.
- To Prepare in Advance. Store in a sealed container, Ziploc bags or a mason jar with the lid on in the refrigerator the day before. You may see a little separation just shake it up again..
- Freeze. You can store smoothies or smoothie ingredients in the freezer for up to 3 months. As long as you're not using ice cubes, they will freeze and defrost beautifully. Make sure to leave a couple inches at the top of your container; so the liquid has room to expand when it freezes. Defrost smoothie in refrigerator night before. You can also use these souper ice cube traythat are very handy for meal prepping and freezing your smoothie.
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Creamy Vegan Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie With Oat Milk (Pitaya)
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Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 package Frozen Dragon Fruit - ½ Fresh Dragon Fruit (3.5oz)
- 1 large Banana about 9 ounces
- ½ cup Plant-Based Milk - We like Almond or Oat Milk
- ¼ cup Rolled oats
- ⅔ Pitted Dates - depending on the sweetness of the banana. Adjust accordingly.
- 1 teaspoon Organic Super greens Powder (optional) - we like Amazing Grass brand
Instructions
- Add non-dairy milk, dragonfruit, oatmeal, dates and banana to the blender.
- Start blending on low speed and gradually increasing to high. Scraping down sides as needed. Blend on high speed for 15-20 seconds until creamy and smooth.
- Pour the smoothie mixture into two cups. You can add ice cubes if you like too. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
These nutritional figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.
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Natasha
Love the flavor! I like to also add strawberries too. This has been in heavy rotation after my daily workout.