Dragon Fruit Protein Smoothie
Dragon fruit smoothie is vibrant, healthy, and so refreshing. It is quick and easy to make for an on-the-go meal or snack that is filled with antioxidants and protein.
Who doesn’t love a pretty smoothie? This pretty pink smoothie was inspired by the Barbie movie and is fun, fresh, tropical, and filled with skin-loving ingredients to help you glow! It is dairy-free, gluten-free, high in protein, and can be whipped up in less than five minutes.
You will love Dragon Fruit Protein Smoothie because:
- Dragon fruit protein smoothie is vibrant, refreshing, and tropical
- A quick and easy high-protein meal or snack
- Smooth, creamy, and tropical
- Refreshing for hot summer days
- A blood-sugar-balancing meal or snack
- Filled with antioxidants, vitamins, and ingredients that are good for your skin
Dragon Fruit Protein Smoothie is made with:
- Dragonfruit: the key ingredient in this smoothie. It’s a superfood that is lower in sugar and you can buy it in frozen cubes that are perfect to add to smoothies
- Raspberries: another low-sugar and vibrant pink fruit that is high in antioxidants
- Mango: adding more tropical fruit to this smoothie and frozen mango makes it super creamy
- Zucchini or riced cauliflower: adds vitamins and bulk to the smoothie without flavor, you can omit but why not hide some extra veggies?
- Coconut milk: dairy-free creamy milk that is a source of a healthy fat called MCTs
- Lime: adds a little zest to this tropical smoothie
- Collagen peptides: an unflavored protein source that is great for the skin, hair, and nails
Recipe Tips:
- Make sure to use frozen fruits and veggies to keep it thick and creamy
- I wash and slice zucchini, place them on a lined baking pan, freeze, and then store them in a bag in the freezer to have on hand for smoothies
- Swap frozen riced cauliflower for frozen zucchini slices depending on what you have on hand
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Dragon Fruit Protein Smoothie
Dragon fruit smoothie is vibrant, healthy, and so refreshing. It is quick and easy to make for an on-the-go meal or snack that is filled with antioxidants and protein.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen dragon fruit
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup frozen mangos
- 1/2-3/4 cup frozen zucchini slices (optional)
- 1 /2 lime juiced
- 2 scoops collagen peptides
- 1 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blend and blend until smooth
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
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