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Dragon Fruit Smoothie

We love our beautiful Dragon Fruit Smoothies to drink as well as to eat as Chia Bowls; the subtle flavor, vibrant color and lush consistency is sublime. Dragon Fruit, also known as Pitaya, is a tropical fruit native to Southern Mexico and Central America that’s considered a superfood due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Pitaya Foods make these fantastic, accessible, 1oz. Dragon Fruit Smoothie Packs that contain 100% Organic Dragon Fruit Puree from organic regenerative family farms in Nicaragua. They are a certified B corporation which means they meet the highest standards of social and environmental practices.

Chia Seeds, a staple food of the Aztecs and Mayans are little black seeds derived from the Salvia Hispanica plant which is member of the Mint family of plants native to Central America. They pack a nutritional punch with fiber, protein, omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants and various vitamins and minerals. The seeds are similar to Sesame Seeds in mouth feel however, magic happens when added to liquid, in this case a Smoothie. The Chia Seeds expand and develop a gelatinous coating creating a pudding like consistency.

The flavors of the Dragon Fruit Smoothie married with the Chia is a match made in breakfast heaven. I hope you love these beautiful Smoothies as much as we do.


Organic Ingredients, makes 2 smoothies or 1 smoothie + two Dragon Fruit Chia Bowls

Put all ingredients except Chia Seeds in a blender and blitz until smooth.

Here you can either drink without Chia; it’s delicious and how Dean enjoys it. Or, you can have it like Sammy and I in a bowl with Chia Seeds mixed in. To do this pour 1 cup of smoothie into each bowl, spoon in 2 tbsps. Chia Seeds in each bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour to activate the Chia and enjoy.


Ingredients for Dragon Fruit Smoothie. Place all ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth. 

Dean sips his Smoothie from a straw, no Chia Seeds. 

The Chia Seeds, once stirred into the Smoothie and refrigerated expand and thicken. 

I love the flavor, consistency and nutritional benefits the Chia Seeds add