Soft papaya, crunchy dragon fruit seeds and a handful of blueberries give this smoothie its deep magenta colour. The banana adds body and ties the tropical flavours together.
120 g
papaya peeled and seeded
½
dragon fruit red-fleshed for the best colour
40 g
blueberries
½
banana
5 oz
water
Garnish: A few blueberries · Ice: Served up, no ice
Sweet and mellow with a hint of berry tartness, smooth with a light crunch from the seeds.
Papaya and dragon fruit are the stars here. Papaya is soft, sweet and melon-like and is known as a good source of vitamin C. Dragon fruit (pitaya) has a very mild taste, but the red-fleshed variety brings an intense colour and tiny, crunchy seeds. Blueberries add a little tartness, and banana makes the texture creamy.
This is a sweet, dairy-free fruit smoothie that works as a light breakfast or a colourful afternoon drink.
Most larger supermarkets sell it fresh; frozen pitaya cubes are a good alternative.
Yes, it contains only fruit and water.
Yes. Frozen papaya, pitaya or blueberries all work and make the smoothie colder.
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