We've been seeing acai bowls everywhere for years but there is a newcomer fruit on the scene! This fruit is gaining a lot of attention because of it’s vibrant beauty and natural sweetness. The Pitaya {Dragonfruit}, with it's gorgeous pink hue, makes a beautiful smoothie and is packed with healthy goodness.
I'm a Whole Food lover - it's Disneyland for us foodies! I recently won a $1,000 Whole Foods gift card for being the Grand Prize Winner of the Bai Smoothie Contest and you wouldn't believe how many smoothies and bowls we have consumed as a result. They run about $10 each which is no bueno for the budget so we had to figure out how to make them at home. The incredible thing about pitaya is that no matter what fruit combination I have used, they all tasted tropical, fresh, and sweet.
What's so good about dragonfruit?
Pitaya is sweet, so there's no adding sugar to the smoothie packs. It's full of antioxidants - which neutralize free radicals that are detrimental to our bodies - plus they are packed with fiber, an important aid in digestion.
What's the difference between a smoothie and a smoothie bowl?
Basically, the only difference is that a bowl uses less liquid so it's firmer and can be eaten with a spoon. The best part is that you can top it off with all sorts of toppings from fresh fruit to coconut flakes to nuts to chia seeds. The sky is the limit! There's something about actually chewing your food that keeps you satisfied longer. It feels like a treat because it tastes so good without any added sugars.
Where do you buy Pitaya (dragonfruit) smoothie packs?
They are in the frozen section of grocery stores. Check out Sprouts, Whole Foods, and even Smart & Final. They are gaining in popularity so check out your local grocery store to see if they have begun stocking these beauties.
- 1/4 cup Coconut Water
- 1 Pitaya Smoothie Pack
- 1/2 cup Pineapple frozen is ideal
- 1/2 cup Mango Chunks frozen is ideal
- 1/2 Banana if you want it sweeter you can add 1 whole banana
- Fresh Pineapple
- Fresh Mango
- Fresh Banana
- Fresh Kiwi
- Coconut Flakes
- Chia Seeds
- Granola
- *If you don't have coconut water you can substitute unsweetened coconut or almond milk or even apple juice. The apple juice will make it much sweeter.
- *You can also substitute 1 cup pineapple instead of 1/2 cup pineapple and 1/2 cup mango.
- Blend coconut water, pitaya smoothie pack, pineapple, mango, and banana in blender until creamy. Pour into bowl and and top with your favorite toppings.
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Add this to your breakfast routine and you will become a huge fan of pitaya smoothie bowls before you know it. Plus you will reap the natural energy benefits of starting your day with fresh whole foods.
One of the most unique things that I`ve ever taste 🙂 Thank you 🙂
Sounds delish! Would I be able to refrigerate these if I make more than one?