Banana Dragon Fruit Smoothie

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This Dragon Fruit Smoothie is vibrantly colored, tastes sooo good, uses 4 smoothie ingredients and can be blended together in just 3 mins.

Suitable for Gluten Free and Vegan diets. Weight Watcher Points included.

finished dragon fruit smoothie served in a glass jar with a metal straw

This Dragon fruit smoothie recipe is simple and affordable, and uses frozen or fresh fruit, almond butter and almond milk.

This is one utterly delicious fruit smoothie that you’ll want to whirl up for healthy breakfasts, snacks and more. Plus you will swoon over the gorgeous magenta color, thanks to the pink-fleshed dragon fruit.

All you have to do to whip up this bright coloured banana smoothie is blend for a few mins, pour in your favorite mason jar and you’ve got a nutritious breakfast ready to go. Perfect for those busy mornings when you need something healthy on-the-go.

Folks, I know you’ve seen these drinks all over Instagram, now you can enjoy one too. #doitforthegram

the finished dragon fruit smoothie in a glass jar and ready to serve

Why You’ll Love It

  • Beautiful Magenta Color – Guys, you know you eat with your eyes first.
  • Quick Breakfast or snack on the go. 
  • Family favorite. Kids go crazy for fun colored smoothies. 
  • Only 4 ingredients and a blender needed.

What Is A Dragon Fruit?

A Dragon Fruit is also called a Pitaya fruit or a strawberry pear. It’s from Central America, even though many think it’s from Asia. Guys, one of the reasons I love dragon fruit so much is because it’s low in calories, has a good amount of Vitamin C, fiber, iron and antioxidants. 

The fruit gets its name because of the bright magenta color and the green “scale like” outside that resembles a dragon. 

Although the color packs a punch and is quite vibrant, the taste of the dragon fruit is only very mild. They don’t recommend that you eat the seeds, but there are so many seeds in this fruit that people eat them anyway. Don’t eat the skin either. 

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Soooo, let’s gather up these ingredients and I will show you just how quick you can make this tasty smoothie recipe…..

How To Make Dragon Fruit Smoothies 

  1. Add all ingredients in a high speed blender. Process until smooth. 
  2. Serve in 2 mason jars.
one dragon fruit smoothie in a mason jar

Pitaya Smoothie Recipe Tips

  • If using fresh dragon fruit, make sure to get ripe fruit, as one that’s not ripe has almost no flavor. 
  • Fresh Dragon fruit keeps on the counter for only a few days
  • When buying, keep in mind that organic dragon fruit has the sweetest flavor, as does those imported from Thailand.
  • If you want a thicker Smoothie, blend it slowly, scrape the sides of the blender often and add in liquid in small increments until you get it the perfect consistency. 
  • Use the tamper to help to blend.

Recipe Variations

Folks, this Dragon Fruit drink is so versatile. The ingredients can be changed to suit anybody’s taste buds and dietary needs. Try any or all of these variations;

  • Fruit – strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, pineapple, kiwi, pears, oranges.
  • Milk – coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, cashew milk, cow’s milk, yogurt, greek yogurt.
  • Butters – almond butter, peanut butter, sunflower butter. 
  • Flavorings – try adding a squirt of fresh lemon or lime juice, or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
top down view of a dragon fruit smoothie

FAQs

What Does A Dragon Fruit Taste Like? 

Even though the color of the Dragon fruit is super bright, the taste of the fruit is quite mild. It tastes like a cross between a kiwi and pear. 

What’s The Difference Between Pink And White Dragon fruit?

Pink Dragon fruit is slightly sweeter than the white flesh colored fruit. The white colored fruit tends to be slightly cheaper but the pink colored one is more nutritionally dense. 

Perfect Prep Ahead Breakfast

Prep ahead – This Pink Dragonfruit Smoothie can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. If you find that your smoothie is starting to separate, just give it a quick stir and you’re all set.

side view of a finished pitaya smoothie

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Weight Watchers Points 

There are 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.

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finished dragon fruit smoothie served in a glass jar with a metal straw
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Dragon Fruit Smoothie

A Dragon Fruit Smoothie is a kid approved, bright pink colored, quick breakfast on the go. Made with only 4 ingredients, it can be made in a few mins.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: american, western, gluten free, Vegan
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 5 frozen medium bananas
  • 1/2 cup (64g) pink dragon fruits
  • 2 cups (480ml) almond milk or other plant based milk
  • 1 Tbsp almond butter

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients in a high speed blender. Process until smooth.
  • Serve in 2 mason jars.
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Notes

  • If using fresh dragon fruit, make sure to get a ripe fruit as one that’s not ripe has almost no flavor. 
  • Fresh Dragon fruit keeps on the counter only a few days. 
  • When buying, keep in mind that Organic Dragon fruits and ones imported from Thailand have the sweetest flavor.
  • If you want a thicker Pitaya Smoothie, blend it slowly, scrape the sides of the blender often and add in liquid in small increments until you get it the perfect consistency. 
  • Use the tamper to help to blend.
There are 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of these.
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Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 1116mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 2mg

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7 Comments

  1. 4 stars
    I halved the recipe but used 1/2 cup of dragon fruit and it didn’t turn out pink but was tasty

  2. Wow, the dragonfruit makes this smoothie such a beautiful pink! I bet it is delish with the banana too. I can’t wait to try it. I am pinning the recipe now.

  3. 5 stars
    What a fabulous recipe! So easy and tasty! I’ll definitely be making this one again!

  4. 5 stars
    Never thought about making a beverage with dragon fruit. This is so simple and pretty. Going to try it.