I have always fancied the Dragon fruit. You can read here about my first introduction to this beautiful fruit.I have fallen in love since then.
I got a couple of these pink fruits a few days ago in the plans of creating as many dragon fruits recipes as possible.So in the next few weeks you can expect some easy yet awesome recipes with Dragon fruit.
There is a way of preparing this fruit for eating as such or for further processing.
Cut this fruit lengthwise
Run a spoon around the edges [between the flesh and the peel]
Gently tap out the flesh
If a small amount of pulp is stuck to the flesh scrape it off with a spoon
Dice the flesh.
The ‘shell’ can be used as a fancy cup to serve salad, sorbet, jelly etc. Freeze the shell until you are ready to use it.
Now coming to today’s recipe, it’s a very simple smoothie that is totally refreshing when served chilled.The crunchiness from the seeds is bound to impress kid’s and adults alike.
I used:
Dragon fruit, cubed – 1/2 a large fruit
Banana,chopped – 1,small
Blueberry flavored yogurt [chilled] – 200ml
Blend the dragon fruit cubes,banana with yogurt and serve immediately.
Note:
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of flavored yogurt or if you like you can also use any other flavored yogurt.
- I did not add sugar as the smoothie was sweet on its own. You can add honey / sugar if you want some extra sweetness
- Add a little chilled water while blending if the smoothie is too thick.
The smoothie was mildly flavored and my Lil Angel ‘ate’ it from a spoon!The next time, I will add a little water as it was very thick.
This goes to Srivalli’s kid’s delight event hosted here with the theme Cool Comforts , Nayna’s Mocktails and cooler event, started by Pari
and also to Divya’s Show me your summer cooler event
Other recipes with Dragon fruit
This day That year…
2010 –Baby Potato In Red Sauce
Catch up with my fellow marathoners in BM#5 and check out what they are cooking today…
Curry in a hurry under 30 min: Priya Suresh, Srivalli, Usha
Seven Days of Colorful Dishes Kid’s Special: Vardhini,
Seven Days of Indian Sweets: Harini, Suma, Veena
Seven Days of Regional Specials: Aarthi, Kalyani, Pavani, Shylaja
Summer Coolers: PJ– That’s me, Vaishali
Under 15 mins Quick Breakfast: Sushma Pinjala
Happy cooking…
Never seen this fruit before. From the looks of it , sounds exotic!!
The fruit itself is so beautiful and more tempting than the smoothie! 🙂 I am sure the smoothie tasted wonderful!
Beautiful fruit..PJ I first saw this fruit in yellagiri..looked good..
This fruit is very new to me !! Looking it first time !! Smoothie looks so refreshing !!
Slurpppppppppp!!!!mouthwatering here..
First time I 'm seeing this fruit. Love what u have done with it.
Seeing this fruit for the first time.Looks delicious
South Indian Home
ooh ! Lovely.. I have tasted this fruit as it is, but a smoothie looks refreshing !
wonderful fruit..i have not seen that before…
Smoothie looks yummy!!
Never seen this fruit before … looks good. I like the idea of using the shell as a cup 🙂
Vardhini
VardhinisKitchen
Last week only I saw this fruit in Chinese market & doesn't have any idea how to use it..For a surprise you have posted this lovely recipe..will try it soon dear..
Looks yummy…..have to try this sometime
I like the look of dragon fruit but still has not tasted it…like this smoothie…very innovative.
Omg, smoothie with dragong fruits looks super delicious,thick and exotic..
Lovely detailed post. Though I've seen this fruit haven't tried it yet.
The combo smoothie looks creamy and filling!
Lovely detailed post. Though I've seen this fruit haven't tried it yet.
The combo smoothie looks creamy and filling!
That's a beautiful fruit…never seen before….drink looks good
this sure is exotic..seen it being served as garnishing in 5 star hotels!!.. this looks v attractive!!
I don't like dragon fruit but smoothie seems to be very gud idea
I remember ur last post wid dis fruit….though I m not a big fan of this fruit it looks colorful..:)
Such an unusual name for that pretty fruit. I've to check my farmers market to see if we get them here. Smoothie looks yumm..
never had this fruit before..looks yummy
I had seen the dragon fruit, but never the inside, it is so pretty, love the texture and color and pattern. And, like you said, amazing serving dish too (the empty skin) 🙂
Never seen or heard of the dragon fruit… with the outer shell, the inside was a real surprise… Thanks for the recipe..
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I saw this when you posted earlier I think.
Is this available anywhere in India?
I made a little dessert with this fruit for Mother's day using some frozen yogurt as well; great idea to do a smoothie.
dragon fruit is something I only heard about on Treasure Isle (Zynga) awesome to see it really and the juice looks LOVELY!
sounds and looks so appetizing and easy to make. I will definitely try if for a breakfast drink.
Vitamix