Dragon Fruit, Banana & Pineapple Smoothie

Mixing dragon fruit with banana and pineapple was an inspired choice—if I do say so myself! The dragon fruit’s subtle sweetness pairs so well with the tropical kick of pineapple and the creamy smoothness of banana. Plus, let’s not forget the glorious pop of color that dragon fruit brings to the mix.

Well, you could have blown me over with a feather when I saw this extremely unusual looking object appear in my local supermarket.

Intrigued, I had to ask an assistant what the heck it was. ‘A pitaya, commonly known as a dragon fruit’, she said. I couldn’t resist.. I bought one (at a hefty price) with absolutely no idea what to do with it.

So I did a wee investigation online and found, firstly, that it’s loaded with nutrients and other health benefits – always a plus. And that most people use them raw in salads, in smoothies or even make sorbets and other desserts with them, given their natural sweetness. A smoothie felt like a good way to go and I figured, given its exotic and tropical origins, that I’d pair it with banana and pineapple. Turns out it was a really good combination. Enjoy.

Dragon Fruit, Banana & Pineapple Smoothie

A refreshing and exotic blend that combines the unique taste of dragon fruit with the sweetness of banana and tangy pineapple. This smoothie is a quick and easy way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of the tropics, enhanced with creamy yogurt and a hint of ginger for an extra zing. Perfect as a breakfast or a delightful snack, a healthy treat ready in just 5 minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Servings 2

Calories 82 kcal

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1/2 dragon fruit
• ▢ 1/2 banana
• ▢ 1/2 cup pineapple pieces
• ▢ 1/3 cup yoghurt
• ▢ A little grated fresh ginger to taste
• ▢ 1 cup almond milk or rice or regular milk
• ▢ Optional: Honey to taste (mine didn’t need extra sweetness)

Instructions

 

• Pop all the ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.
• Add more liquid if it’s too thick.
• Pour into glasses and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories 82kcal (4%)Carbohydrates 13g (4%)Protein 3g (6%)Fat 2g (3%)Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 1mgSodium 209mg (9%)Potassium 210mg (6%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 9g (10%)Vitamin A 22IUVitamin C 3mg (4%)Calcium 233mg (23%)Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Keyword Banana, Dragonfruit, Pineapple, Smoothie

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