Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe

If you need to store it for a day or two, you can refrigerate this smoothie in an airtight container. For longer storage (up to 3 months), freeze in an airtight container or reusable freezer bag. To defrost, place the frozen smoothie in the refrigerator overnight for a ready-to-drink smoothie in the morning. Or, defrost for a few hours in the refrigerator, then blend.

Fresh dragon fruit availability will vary depending on where you live. In the US, look for grocery stores that have a good selection of tropical fruits. Frozen dragon fruit is also available in the freezer section of many stores, such as Target. It may be labeled as “pitaya.”

Dragon fruit has a mildly sweet taste that is often described as somewhere between a kiwi and a pear. Because of its mild taste, it benefits from being combined with more flavorful fruits like pineapple and lime.

Bananas create a creamy texture and add some sweetness, however if you don’t like bananas or can’t eat them, you could instead use avocado, rolled oats, or another fruit. If you use avocado or rolled oats, you won’t have the sweetness of bananas, so you may wish to add another sweetener such as dates or agave.

Sure, if it’s easier to get frozen puree packets, you can use one 100-gram packet in this recipe.

Using frozen fruit creates a thick texture, so I recommend cutting and freezing all your fruit before adding it to your smoothie. You can use fresh fruit, but your smoothie won’t be as thick and creamy.

There are different types of dragon fruit, but the white varieties tend to have a milder taste than the pink and red varieties. I recommend using pink or red dragon fruit because of the stronger flavor and brighter color! (Keep in mind that both the white and pink varieties have pink skin and look similar from the outside; check the signs or labeling in the store to find out whether the dragon fruit is white or pink inside).