Dragonfruit Smoothie
Dragonfruit smoothie is a bright pink drink made with frozen dragonfruit, frozen pineapple, milk, and a little honey. It’s a good way to use dragonfruit if you’ve never cooked with it before, and it’s an easy option for anyone who wants a quick breakfast or snack without turning on the stove.
This one comes together in the blender in about 10 minutes, so it’s a good fit for busy mornings or an after-school snack. It’s naturally sweet from the fruit and honey, so you don’t need to add sugar, and the pineapple keeps it from tasting one-note.
For more easy smoothie recipes, be sure to try my Pineapple Banana Smoothie With Greek Yogurt, Almond Milk Berry Smoothie, and Banana Protein Shake. They’re all simple recipes that are perfect for busy mornings.
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Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Dragonfruit Smoothie:
Ingredient Notes
Dragonfruit: Look for frozen dragonfruit chunks near the other frozen fruit at the grocery store. If you can only find fresh dragonfruit, cube it and freeze it for a few hours first so the smoothie stays thick.
Pineapple: Frozen pineapple works better than fresh here because it thickens the smoothie without watering it down with ice.
Milk: Regular milk keeps this light, while coconut milk makes it richer and adds tropical flavor. Use whichever milk you normally drink.
Honey: Start with 1 tablespoon and taste before adding more. Maple syrup works as a swap if that’s what you have.
Recipe Variations
Make It Tropical: Add 1/4 cup frozen mango with the dragonfruit and pineapple.
Make It Creamier or Add Protein: Blend in half a frozen banana, vanilla protein powder, or a spoonful of plain yogurt.
Swap the Sweetener or Milk: Use maple syrup or pitted dates instead of honey, and coconut or another non-dairy milk in place of regular milk.
How To Make Dragonfruit Smoothie: Step by Step
Here are quick visual instructions. Be sure to check out the full instructions with exact ingredients in the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: Pour the milk into the blender first.
Step 2: Add the frozen dragonfruit and frozen pineapple on top.
Step 4: Blend until smooth and creamy.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Add the milk first so the blender blades have something to grab onto right away, and use fully frozen fruit so the smoothie stays thick.
Stop and scrape down the sides if the fruit isn’t blending evenly, then taste and adjust the honey before pouring.
Double the recipe directly in the blender when serving two people, as long as your blender has enough room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Cube it and freeze it for a few hours first, or the smoothie will be thinner instead of thick and creamy.
It’s best blended fresh, but you can freeze the fruit portions in a bag ahead of time so you only need to add milk and honey in the morning.
Not overly. The pineapple, dragonfruit, and one tablespoon of honey keep it balanced, and you can add a little more honey if you prefer it sweeter.
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Dragonfruit Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen dragonfruit
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 8 oz milk can use coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Pour the milk into the blender.
- Add the frozen dragonfruit and frozen pineapple.
- Add the honey and blend well until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and serve topped with one piece of pineapple and one piece of dragonfruit, if desired.
Notes
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