Ingredients:*
- 1 cup dragon fruit (pink preferred for color), peeled and diced 🐉
- 1 ripe banana, sliced (fresh or frozen for thickness) 🍌
- 1 cup coconut milk (canned for creaminess or light for fewer calories) 🥥
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste) 🍯
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup ice cubes 🧊
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Optional add-ins: 1 tbsp lime juice, handful of spinach, or 1 tbsp protein powder
Directions:
- Prep Ingredients: Peel and dice dragon fruit into 1-inch cubes. Slice banana.
- Blend: In a blender, combine dragon fruit, banana, coconut milk, honey, vanilla, and ice. Add optional lime juice or spinach here if using.
- Mix: Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high until smooth and creamy (~1 minute).
- Adjust: Taste and add more honey or a splash of coconut milk/water if too thick.
- Serve: Pour into glasses, top with chia seeds, and garnish with dragon fruit slices or coconut flakes.
Tips & Variations:
- Texture: Use frozen banana or dragon fruit for a thicker smoothie.
- Vegan: Substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Light Version: Swap coconut milk with coconut water and add ¼ cup Greek yogurt.
- Boost: Add spinach (for greens) or pineapple/mango for extra tropical flavor.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- *Calories: ~180 (with light coconut milk) | **Protein: 2g | **Carbs: 25g | *Fat: 8g
*Prep Time: 5 mins | *Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 2
Enjoy immediately for the best texture, or store in the fridge for up to 2 hours (stir before drinking)! 🌴✨
