Ingredients

• 1 cup pink dragon fruit (fresh or frozen, diced)

• 1 medium banana (ripe, sliced)

• ½ cup blueberries

• ½–1 cup chilled milk, coconut milk, or yogurt (adjust for thickness)

• 1–2 tsp honey or dates (optional)

• 4–5 ice cubes

• A squeeze of lemon (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

1. Prepare the fruit
   Dragon fruit becomes the heartbeat of this blend, giving it that magenta glow. Slice the banana and rinse the blueberries so they join the party fresh and unbothered.

2. Load the blender
   Tip in the dragon fruit first — it purées easily and encourages everything else to swirl. Add banana slices, blueberries, ice, and your choice of milk or yogurt.

3. Sweeten and harmonize
   If your taste leans toward the sweet side of life, add honey or a date. A whisper of lemon helps the color stay vivid and adds a gentle tang.

4. Blend
   Let the machine whirl until the texture is smooth, soft, and almost glowing. Pour into a glass like the one in the image — tall and transparent, so the color steals the spotlight.

5. Serve
   Drink immediately, while the fruit still tastes like it remembers the sun.

Q&A Section

Q: Can I make this without dairy?

Absolutely. Coconut milk, almond milk, or even plain water will work. Coconut milk makes it tropical; water keeps it light and crisp.

Q: How can I make it thicker?

Use frozen dragon fruit or frozen banana. They tighten the texture without muting flavor.

Q: Is dragon fruit nutritious, or just pretty?

It’s quietly powerful — rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, hydration, and fiber. The color isn’t its only talent.

Q: Can I store the smoothie for later?

It’s best fresh. But if life interrupts, keep it sealed in the fridge for up to 6 hours. Shake before drinking — the ingredients like to settle into little layers.

Q: What can I add for extra energy?

A spoonful of chia, oats, flaxseed, or a scoop of protein powder folds in easily without disturbing the vivid color.