Description
This vibrant and refreshing Dragon Fruit Smoothie is packed with antioxidant-rich dragon fruit, pineapple, and banana, blended with almond milk and a hint of lime for a nutrient-dense, naturally sweet, and deliciously creamy beverage. Ideal for breakfast or a light snack, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3/4 cup frozen dragon fruit cubes (100g)
- 3/4 cup frozen pineapple cubes (95g)
- 1 frozen ripe banana, quartered (70g)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice, 175g)
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Flavor & Nutrition Boost
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice (juice of 1–2 limes)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients. Ensure your dragon fruit, pineapple, and banana are frozen and your lime is juiced. Measure out the almond milk and protein powder.
- Blend the Smoothie: Add all ingredients (frozen dragon fruit cubes, frozen pineapple, frozen banana, almond milk, protein powder, and lime juice) to a blender. Start blending on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend until the mixture becomes creamy and completely smooth.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a large glass. Enjoy immediately while cold and creamy.
Notes
- If using a standard blender, you may need to add more milk to help everything blend smoothly.
- Nutritional values provided are estimates and may vary with ingredient substitutions.
- The choice of protein powder significantly affects the flavor, so use one you enjoy.
- For a protein-free smoothie, simply omit the protein powder with no other changes needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large glass
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
