This tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie is as delicious as it is beautiful! It's so easy to make and packed with antioxidants and vitamins! Serve it as a refreshing snack on a hot summer day or add some protein and healthy fats and enjoy it as a healthy breakfast.
Would you like to save this recipe?
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
Jump to:
What is Dragon Fruit?
Dragon fruit (also called a pitaya) is a delicious summer fruit grown on certain species of cactus mainly in Mexico, Costa Rica, and El Salvator.
Eating dragon fruit always feels like you're on a vacation! It's flavor is mild, similar to kiwi or pear with a hint of citrus. It goes really well with fruits like passion fruit, mango, or pineapple.
The flesh of a pitaya is either white or various shades of pink and purple. They all look very similar on the outside so if you're going for the pink one, it's always best to ask!
Why You'll Love This Smoothie
- Perfect summer smoothie - Nothing says summer better than a refreshing fruity smoothie made with all the tropical flavors! This smoothie really is as delicious as it is beautiful! The dragon fruit gives it a bright purple color and pineapple, mango, and passion fruit add lots of additional flavor.
- Healthy and refreshing - You can serve the smoothie as a snack, freeze it into popsicles, or enjoy it for breakfast with added protein and healthy fats.
- Easy to make - Smoothies are always incredibly easy to make and this one is no different! It's ready in minutes and so simple.
Ingredients
- Dragon fruit - Frozen dragon fruit packets can be found in the frozen fruits section at some grocery stores. I like the ones by Pitaya Food brand. Always look for 100% pitaya with no added sugar. You can also freeze your own dragon fruit if you can't find the packets.
- Pineapple, mango, and passion fruit - Tropical fruits go really well with pineapple so the recipe calls for a combination of all of them. You can add one or all three depending on what you have. I highly recommend frozen passion fruit puree, it's so easy to use and has no seeds!
- Banana - Frozen banana makes this smoothie creamy and thick. Coconut meat from young Thai coconut would be a great substitute if you have it available. You can skip the banana but it won't be as creamy.
- Coconut water - Coconut water is packed with electrolytes, nutrients, and antioxidants. It makes the perfect addition to any smoothie! Always choose coconut water that's processed as little as possible. The less it's processed, the more nutrients it will have and the better it will taste.
- Protein powder - Any protein powder you like best works here. I like using an unflavored one so that it doesn't overpower the flavor of the fruits. Sprouts Living is my go-to brand.
- Green powder - This is optional but to add some extra nutrients, you can add your favorite powdered greens. It's a good way to add some extra veggies into your diet without really noticing it and having to eat a big salad!
Variations and Add-Ins
- Berries - Raspberries would go really well with all the other flavors here and they'll match the beautiful color of the pitaya!
- Orange juice - You can add freshly squeezed orange juice instead of coconut water or add a little bit of both. Orange juice would add delicious tartness and sweetness to the smoothie.
- Coconut milk - If you want to make the smoothie creamier and add some healthy fats, try adding boxed coconut milk or almond milk instead of the coconut water. Coconut meat from a young thai coconut would also be really delicious here!
- Flax meal - Ground flax seeds are a great source of omega-3s, fiber, and they even add some extra protein to your smoothie. They can provide a light nutty flavor without adding any nuts.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender. I recommend adding the coconut water first to make everything easier to blend.
- Blend on high and add more coconut water as needed.
- Serve immediately in a tall glass or a bowl topped with fruits, nuts, seeds, or granola, and enjoy!
Serving and Storing
This smoothie is best served right away but you can store any leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Try to leave as little space in the jar as possible. The less air there is, the longer the smoothie will last.
Alternatively, you can freeze your leftover smoothie into popsicles! Just pour the smoothie into popsicle molds, insert popsicle sticks, and trasfer to the freezer for at least 6-8 hours.
FAQs
It should be available at heathfood stores, certain grocery stores, or even online. If you can't find it, you can also cube and freeze your own dragon fruit. Just make sure it's the one with bright pink flesh when you're buying it!
As for flavor, kiwi would be the closest thing to dragon fruit. For the color, I recommend acai or a mix of raspberries and blackberries.
Yes, dragon fruit is packed with antioxidants and fiber and it's a great everyday snack.
More Smoothie Recipes
The best thing about smoothies is that they make such a great snack or breakfast and there are endless flavor combinations! There are always new flavors to explore but below are four of my favorite smoothies. The chocolate one makes a delicious dessert in the summer too! To see all the latest ones, head over to the smoothies category.
📖 Recipe
Dragon Fruit Smoothie
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie is as beautiful as it is delicious! So easy to make and packed with antioxidants and vitamins!
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups coconut water (add more or less depending on your preferred consistency)
- 1 packet of frozen dragon fruit (or 1 dragon fruit cubed and frozen)
- 1 frozen banana
- ¼ cup frozen passion fruit puree
- ¼ cup frozen mango
- ¼ cup frozen pineapple
- 1 serving protein powder (I use unflavored)
- 1 scoop greens powder (optional for added nutrients)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender. I recommend adding the coconut water first to make everything easier to blend.
- Blend on high and add more coconut water as needed.
- Serve immediately in a tall glass or a bowl topped with fruits, nuts, seeds, or granola, and enjoy!
Notes
Smoothies are best served right away. If you need to, you can store any leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The less air there is in the jar the better. Less air prevents oxidation and helps the smoothie last longer.
Frozen passion fruit puree should be easy to find in the frozen section of most grocery stores where other fruits are. If you can’t find it, you can use the pulp from 1-2 passion fruits instead. I like to strain them to remove the seeds.
Marta
I love how tasty and nutrient-rich this dragonfruit smoothie is. It's always a great thing when recipes are as tasty as they are beautiful.
Kathryn
I love dragon fruit, especially in smoothies! It adds such a refreshing and sweet flavor and I love this recipe! thank you!
Lauren Michael Harris
I didn't know you could buy frozen dragon fruit! I'm going to look for it asap because this smoothie sounds so good and I've been wanting to try dragon fruit in some recipes.
Tammy
Gorgeous drink! I've never had dragon fruit before but I saw them at WF the other week so I will definitely be picking some up now that I have a recipe to try! :D
Loreto and Nicoletta
That color of the smoothie is just outstanding. We love smoothies, and dragon fruit does transport you to a heavenly tropical location. Smoothies
bring something that always makes you feel healthy and great, plus has one great side affect, a smile 😃Thanks for making us smile today! ❤️ 😍
Lisa
Such a beautiful looking smoothie! I have never had dragon fruit but will look for some at my speciality produce market to make this.
Amy Liu Dong
I love a good smoothie like this.
It is so easy, delicious, and nutritious! Yum!
Valentina
This looks so delicious and refreshing. I love smoothies and will def try making this amazing smoothie recipe you shared.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
This smoothie is so flavorful and perfect on a hot summer day here in Arizona! It's so light and creamy! Definitely putting this on repeat!
Erin
I had dragon fruit ice cream recently that was so delicious, I had to make this ASAP when I saw it! It is so refreshing and perfect for the summer. We all loved it!