This thick and creamy dragon fruit smoothie skips the banana but keeps all the flavor and nutrition. Packed with frozen raspberries, blackberries, pink pitaya (dragon fruit), and strawberry Greek yogurt, it’s rich in antioxidants and naturally sweet—with a zing of fresh lime and ginger for extra brightness. Chia seeds add fiber and staying power, making this a satisfying breakfast or energizing snack. Blended with almond milk and ready in minutes, it’s a refreshing way to enjoy tropical fruit—no banana required.
Course Beverages, Breakfast, Drinks, Smoothie
Cuisine gluten-free, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 2people
Calories 284kcal
Author Stephanie McKercher, RDN
Ingredients
Smoothie:
1 ¾cupsfrozen pink dragon fruit(200 grams)
1cupfrozen raspberries
½cupfrozen blackberries
5.3ouncesGreek yogurtplain or strawberry (150 grams)
2tablespoonschia seeds
1teaspoonlime juice(optional)
1teaspoongrated ginger(optional)
1cupmilk(dairy or dairy-free alternative)
Optional Garnish:
Chia seeds
Berries
Instructions
Add dragon fruit, raspberries, blackberries, yogurt, chia seeds, lime (if using), and ginger (if using) to blender. Pour in milk, cover, and blend on high 1 minute, or until smooth and creamy. Pause to scrape the sides of the blender with a spatula as needed. If the smoothie is too thick, add another splash of milk and blend again.
Pour smoothie into a glass and garnish with additional chia seeds and berries if desired.