Creamy Avocado & Dragon Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients
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1/2 medium Avocado (ripe, for creaminess)
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1/2 White Dragon Fruit (peeled and cubed; use frozen for a thicker texture)
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1 cup Milk of choice (Almond, Coconut, or Soy milk work best for this flavor profile)
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1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup (to taste)
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1/2 frozen Banana (optional, for extra sweetness and thickness)
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Splash of Lime juice (optional, to brighten the flavor and keep the avocado green)
Instructions
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Prep the Fruit: Cut the dragon fruit in half and scoop out the white flesh with the black seeds. Do the same for the avocado.
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Blend: Place the avocado, dragon fruit, milk, and sweetener into a high-speed blender.
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Process: Blend on high until completely smooth. The black seeds will remain intact but smaller, giving it the signature speckled look seen in your photo.
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Serve: Pour into a tall glass.
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Garnish: To match the photo, cut a small triangular wedge or use a melon baller on a fresh piece of dragon fruit and place it on the rim of the glass.
Why this combination works:
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The Texture: Avocado contains healthy fats that act as a natural thickener, making the smoothie feel like a milkshake.
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The Flavor: Dragon fruit has a very mild, slightly sweet flavor (similar to a cross between a kiwi and a pear), which complements the buttery, neutral taste of the avocado perfectly.