Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl (Acai Bowl Recipe)

Breakfast never looked so good! This vibrant Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl is a thick and creamy dairy-free smoothie made with pitaya, tropical fruit, and almond milk. It’s the perfect, healthy way to start the day.

I have always loved a healthy breakfast smoothie to start the day. Some of my favorites are this Blackberry Smoothing (no banana), this amazing Healthy Strawberry Smoothie, or this delicious Green Goddess Smoothie when I’m feeling exceptionally healthy.

Despite my love for smoothies, I was a bit slow to hop on the smoothie bowl bandwagon.

Why would I want to make a smoothie, pour it in a bowl, and eat it with a spoon? Isn’t it just so much more easy to pour it into a to-go cup and hit the road? Well yeeesss… It is more easy. And, while I’ll say that most weekdays I still grab my smoothie and go, I AM a smoothie bowl convert.

This dragon fruit acai bowl is ultra-thick and creamy, plus it’s made with almond milk for a dairy free, vegan, and vegetarian breakfast. The dragon fruit, also sometimes called pitaya, has a mild flavor similar to a kiwi or melon, but it gives the smoothie it’s beautiful pink hue. Then the mango, banana, and pineapple add all the wonderful tropical flavor.

Ingredients needed

This recipe only needs 5 ingredients, plus toppings. Start with frozen pitaya (dragon fruit), banana, mango, and pineapple (it works best if they are all frozen in chunks). Then add almond milk.

Once the smoothie bowl is made, just add toppings! I suggest using a mixture of fresh fruit, nuts or seeds, and one or two super-foods for extra nutrition. See my full list of topping ideas below.

How to make it

• Place all the smoothie ingredients in a high-speed blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a bowl, add toppings, and enjoy!

Variations

• You can substitute the frozen mango or pineapple for another fruit, if you want a less tropical flavor profile. I suggest keeping the dragon fruit or pitaya for the color and nutrients it adds. I also suggest keeping the banana because it helps create a smooth, creamy bowl.
• Add in a scoop of protein powder or nut butter for an extra nutrition boost.
• To make it extra creamy, swap out the almond milk for coconut milk or cashew milk.

Topping ideas

• Fresh Fruit – Raspberries, kiwi, banana, strawberries, blueberries
• Coconut Flakes
• Cacalo Nibs
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Raw Nuts
• Granola
• Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds or Hemp Seeds
• Bee Pollen
• Goji Berries

Recipe tips

• The key to a very thick smoothie bowl is to not add too much liquid. Don’t be tempted to add more.
• Use frozen fruit for best results.
• Use a high-powered blender for the most smooth, creamy texture.
• You can also enjoy this as a smoothie! Just add 1/4 cup more almond milk and omit the toppings.

Are dragon fruit bowls healthy?

• Dragon fruit is full of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants that are really good for you! It is high in vitamin C and also can help with iron levels.

More smoothie recipes

• Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
• Healthy Strawberry Smoothie
• Orange Julius
• Blackberry Smoothie with No Banana

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Full Recipe

Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl

This vibrant Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl is a thick and creamy smoothie made with pitaya, tropical fruit, and almond milk. It’s the perfect, healthy way to start the day.

5 from 10 votes

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Serves 2 people

Created by Platings and Pairings

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Equipment

• Blender
• Knife

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Ingredients

Smoothie Bowl:

• ▢ 6 ounces frozen pitaya (dragon fruit)
• ▢ 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• ▢ 1/2 banana (preferably frozen)
• ▢ 1 cup pineapple chunks (preferably frozen)
• ▢ 1 cup mango chunks (preferably frozen)

Optional Toppings:

• ▢ Blueberries
• ▢ Raspberries
• ▢ Strawberries
• ▢ Kiwi
• ▢ Goji berries
• ▢ Bee Pollen
• ▢ Cacao Nibs
• ▢ Coconut
• ▢ Pumpkin Seeds
• ▢ Almonds
• ▢ Chia seeds

Instructions

• Place smoothie bowl ingredients in blender and process until smooth.
• Add toppings to your heart’s desire – Time to get creative!

Notes

Tips:

• The key to a very thick smoothie bowl is to not add too much liquid. Don’t be tempted to add more. 
• Use frozen fruit for best results. 
• Use a high-powered blender for the most smooth, creamy texture. 
• You can also enjoy this as a smoothie! Just add 1/4 cup more almond milk and omit the toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 1035IU | Vitamin C: 59.2mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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This pitaya smoothie bowl post was originally published in 2016. It was updated in 2021 to add new photographs and again in 2023 to add new information. The original dragon fruit smoothie bowl recipe remains the same. Enjoy!

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