If you have never tried adding dragon fruit to your green smoothies before, now is the time.
I recently created a delicious dragon fruit green smoothie recipe, and I cannot wait for you to try it!
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Dragon Fruit Green Smoothie
Whip up a vegan dragon fruit green smoothie, a nutrient-packed drink blending exotic dragon fruit with leafy greens for a delicious, health-boosting vegan treat.
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced white dragon fruit
- 1 handful of spinach or kale
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1/3 avocado
- 1/2 teaspoon matcha (see notes for alternatives)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices (see notes for alternatives)
Instructions
- To a high-speed blender or a personal blender, add the spinach and dragon fruit first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*For recipe notes, smoothie benefits, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 3
- Cook Time: 3
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
Benefits Of Dragon Fruit Green Smoothie
This vegan dragon fruit smoothie combined an array of nutritious ingredients, each contributing to their own unique benefits.
Here’s a list of the benefits of this smoothie:
- Rich in Antioxidants: Matcha, dragon fruit, and leafy greens are packed with antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. (Source)
- Hydration Boost: Coconut water is a natural hydration booster, rich in electrolytes like potassium, making this smoothie perfect for rehydration, especially after workouts.
- High in Fiber: Chia seeds, leafy greens, and fruits like banana and dragon fruit contribute to a high fiber content, promoting digestive health and helping in maintaining a feeling of fullness. (Source)
- Heart Health Support: Avocado and chia seeds are excellent sources of heart-healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids, which can support cardiovascular health. (Source)
- Energy Enhancing: The natural sugars from fruits and the caffeine from matcha provide a sustained energy boost without the crash associated with processed sugars.
- Immune System Support: The vitamins and minerals from the ingredients, particularly Vitamin C from dragon fruit and leafy greens, support the immune system. (Source)
- Improved Mental Focus: Matcha contains L-theanine, an amino acid that can promote improved focus and relaxation without drowsiness, making this smoothie a great choice for a mental boost. (Source)
On top of that, this smoothie is a great breakfast choice.
I personally love drinking for breakfast.
It energizes me and keeps me full for hours!
If you enjoy this smoothie as much as me, I think you will also love my pitaya smoothie bowl, and my dragon fruit smoothie for weight loss!
Preparing Dragon Fruit For The First Time
If you have never prepared a dragon fruit before, here is a step-by-step guide on how to prepare it:
- Rinse: Wash the dragon fruit under cold water to clean the skin.
- Slice: Cut the dragon fruit in half lengthwise with a knife.
- Scoop: Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from each half. Discard the skin.
- Dice: Cut the scooped flesh into smaller pieces for easier blending.
Optional Recipe Customizations:
After you have made this smoothie several times, you might want to change it up a bit.
Well, that’s what I did.
Here are some tasty variations of this smoothie you could try should you want to:
- Sweeter: If you like your smoothies sweeter, add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup.
- No Banana: You can swap the banana for pineapple, mango, or even berries. Just make sure they are frozen.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of unsweetened and unflavored protein powder for 20g extra protein! (I used brown rice protein powder).
- No Matcha: If you don’t have matcha available, use a tablespoon of oats instead, or other powder you have at home. (E.g – wheatgrass powder, leafy green powder, goji-berry powder)
- Nutty Goodness: Add a tablespoon of nut butter, or swap the chia seeds for nut butter for a nutty taste and creamier smoothie.
- Coconut Swap: Swap the coconut water for dairy-free milk, such as almond, oat, or soy milk.
Equipment:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | ✓ |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | ✓ |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
The smoothie was very easy to blend, even with lower-speed blenders such as BlendJet 4000mAh.
Even if you own a blender not listed above, I am confident the smoothie recipe will work with that blender.
Dietary
| Type Of Diet | Suitable |
|---|---|
| Vegan-Friendly | ✓ |
| Dairy-Free | ✓ |
| Gluten-Free | ✓ |
| Diabetic-Friendly | ✓ |
| Paleo-Friendly | ✓ |
| Keto-Friendly | ✗ |
| Raw Food-Friendly | ✓ |
Although matcha powder is often processed, it is a very clean ingredient.
If you are not a super strict raw vegan, this smoothie can be consumed as part of your raw food diet.