Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe
I take pleasure in making this vibrant dragon fruit smoothie with dragon fruit, banana, coconut chunks, and mango. The coconut chunks blend in for a sweet, plant-based drink. It is refreshing, tropical, and ready in just 5 minutes, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 131kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cubed and frozen dragon fruit
- 1 Fresh banana
- 1 cup Cubed and frozen mango
- ½ cup Frozen coconut chunks optional
- 1 cup (237 ml) Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup to taste, optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high-speed food processor. Blitz until smooth.
- Blend in up to 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to taste, if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to use a high-powered blender or food processor to get my banana dragon fruit smoothie super creamy. I start by pulsing the frozen fruit to break up the bigger pieces, then blend on medium-high until smooth and vibrant.
- Use fully ripe fruit: I always check that the dragon fruit, banana, and mango are fully ripe. Ripe fruit blends easier and adds natural sweetness without extra sugar.
- Freeze your fruit: I like to freeze the fruit ahead of time. This makes the smoothie thick and creamy without needing ice.
- Adjust liquid slowly: I pour in almond milk gradually while blending. This helps me control the thickness and get the texture just right.
- Taste before serving: I always taste the smoothie before pouring. If the fruit is not sweet enough, I add a little maple syrup or honey to balance the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g