Pretty ‘n Pink Pitaya Smoothie

This is hands down the prettiest smoothie I’ve ever made!

It’s just so bright and vibrant that it makes any grey old day seem that bit more special. It’s impossible to be gloomy when I’m holding a glass full of bright pink awesomeness!

Pitaya Smoothie

The reason it has such an incredible colour is the pitaya – also known as dragonfruit – so it’s 100% natural. If you’ve never tried pitaya, it’s similar to a kiwi, but not as acidic.

Pitaya is not an overly sweet fruit, which is funny because since it’s so vibrant you would kind of expect a sweet-fest going on! You can add a pitted date to your if you like it sweeter, but I’ve tried both and I’m fine with it as is!

Pitaya Smoothie

I’ve added bee pollen on top of my smoothie.

I absolutely love this superfood. It’s known to increase energy levels and decrease seasonal allergies, so for all your hay fever sufferers out there, you should definitely give these little babies a go. It’s also super high in vitamins and magnesium, and I love it!

Try and buy local bee pollen, as it’ll have the most relevant antibodies to fight off allergies.

Pitaya Smoothie

Pretty 'n Pink Pitaya Smoothie
 
It's impossible to feel gloomy while drinking such a pretty pitaya smoothie! Full of goodness and colour, it can make even the greyest mornings feel that much funner!
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Recipe type: Smoothie, Vegan, Paleo, Healthy
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 175 ml water or almond milk
  • Half a cucumber
  • 1 dragonfruit (pitaya)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 3 ice cubes
Optional
  • 2 dates, pitted
  • 1 teaspoon bee pollen
Instructions
  1. Add your water/almond milk to a blender along with your cucumber. Blend on high until fully mixed, you don’t want any lumps of cucumber!
  2. Cut your dragonfruit in half and scoop out all the bright flesh into the blender with a spoon. Add the rest of your ingredients and blend again until everything is fully mixed and your smoothie has a beautiful pink colour.
  3. Drink immediately, preferably with cute straws!
Pitaya Smoothie

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