Pitaya Bowls
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Pitaya Bowls
Description
The recipe starts by blending frozen red dragonfruit and banana with frozen pineapple pieces and coconut water, creating a vividly pink, thick smoothie base. Optional additions include vanilla protein powder for added nutrition and unsweetened cocoa powder for subtle chocolate complexity. The texture is creamy and smooth due to the frozen fruit and liquid blend.
Once blended, the smoothie is poured into bowls and topped with a variety of fresh fruits like kiwi, mango, strawberries, and blueberries, as well as granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and a drizzle of honey. These toppings add contrasting textures—crunch from granola and chia, softness from fresh fruit—and enhance the tropical flavor profile.
Typically served immediately for optimal texture, the bowls can also be portioned and frozen for later use. Upon thawing, it is recommended to add fresh toppings to preserve their texture. This recipe yields about 4.5 cups, serving around three 1.5-cup portions.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups dragonfruit frozen
- 1 banana frozen
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple or frozen strawberries, frozen chunks
- 1 1/2 cups coconut water , or almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk)
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 coop protein powder vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
Toppings:
- kiwi fresh chopped, or whatever you like
- pineapple
- Mango
- strawberry
- Blueberry
- banana
- granola or Natures path vanilla, almond and flax flavor, homemade
- coconut flakes raw
- chia seeds
- honey drizzle
Instructions
- Blend: Add frozen dragonfruit, frozen banana, coconut water, frozen pineapple (vanilla protein powder and unsweetened cocoa powder, optional) in a blender. Blend until smooth, using a tamper as needed. If it’s too thick, you can add a little more liquid.
- Add toppings: Pour in bowls and top with your favorite toppings. I like to add fresh fruit, homemade granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe yields about 4.5 cups, with a typical serving size of 1.5 cups per bowl.
- Use red dragonfruit for the signature pink color; freeze fresh dragonfruit pieces before blending.
- Best served immediately, but portions can be frozen and thawed later before adding toppings.
- For gluten-free adaptions, select gluten-free protein powder and granola.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 654mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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