3 Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Dragon Fruit Smoothie or that’s loaded with fiber, antioxidants, healthy fats, and protein. I recommend blending it with mild-flavored fruits such as bananas, strawberry, mangoes or papayas. Dragon fruit is naturally grown in Central America and Asia.



This fruit can also refer to as pitaya (pit-ah-ya), and the flesh of the fruit comes in both red/pink and white. The dragon fruit has a surprisingly bland flavor reminiscent of a mildly sweet melon or kiwifruit.

Benefits Of Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit contains antioxidants to eliminate free radicals, vitamins, and minerals and gives you a serious boost to your body’s defense system. Dragon fruit is one of the strongest assets of your body’s immune system.

The B1, B2, and B3 vitamin content of dragon fruit benefit everything from blood pressure, skin health, and cholesterol levels to thyroid function and carbohydrate metabolism.

Smoothie Recipe With Dragon Fruit

1. Dragon Fruit-Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:


  • 1/2 cup dragon fruit, peeled
  • 5 large strawberries
  • 1 small banana, peeled
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 6 ounces of filtered water

Nutrition Facts:

Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 155
Total Fat 0.8g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Potassium 834mg 18%
Total Carb 38.2g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g 21%
Sugars 23g
Protein 3.4g
Vitamin A 198% · Vitamin C 181%
Calcium 6% · Iron 13%
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

2. Dragon Fruit and Watermelon Smoothie

Ingredients:


  • 14 oz. White Grape Juice
  • 2 Cups Strawberries, frozen
  • 2 Cups Watermelon Cubes, frozen
  • 1 Dragon Fruit Smoothie Pack
  • 1 Cup Vanilla (or Plain) Greek Yogurt
  • A handful of Ice Cubes

Nutrition Facts:

Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 558
Total Fat 4.7g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Potassium 1995mg 42%
Total Carb 110.7g 37%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g 26%
Sugars 98.2g
Protein 19.7g
Vitamin A 81% · Vitamin C 678%
Calcium 42% · Iron 16%

3. Dragon Fruit and Mango Smoothie

Ingredients:


  • 2 dragon fruit, peeled
  • 1 cup mango, chopped
  • 1 ripe, spotty banana
  • 2 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup of coconut water

Nutrition Facts:

Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 403
Total Fat 1.8g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Potassium 1154mg 25%
Total Carb 102g 34%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g 31%
Sugars 84.6g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 182% · Vitamin C 327%
Calcium 4% · Iron 8%
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

This delicious dragon fruit smoothie contains the frozen puree of dragon fruit, frozen banana rich in potassium. Choose dragon fruits that are plump and they should have a vibrant, bright color. Avoid fruits that are starting to shrivel.
Location: United States

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