Description
This vibrant and creamy dragon fruit smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend of frozen dragon fruit, banana, almond milk, protein powder, and almond butter. Perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack, it offers over 20 grams of protein and plenty of fiber while being naturally sweetened and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Smoothie Base
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup frozen dragon fruit cubes or 1 packet
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (25 grams)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Toppings
- Fresh dragon fruit
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Place the unsweetened vanilla almond milk, frozen dragon fruit cubes, frozen banana, vanilla protein powder, and almond butter into a high-speed blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients at high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no visible chunks remaining.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into a glass, then top with fresh dragon fruit pieces and a sprig of fresh mint for added flavor and presentation. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- If using fresh dragon fruit instead of frozen, add a handful of ice cubes to thicken the smoothie.
- You can swap the protein powder with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for a whole-food protein option.
- Pink-fleshed dragon fruit creates the vibrant color, but white-fleshed dragon fruit can be used with a lighter color result.
- Any milk substitute works well; almond milk is recommended, but coconut or oat milk are excellent alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
