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Pitaya Bowl


Pitaya bowl is a delicious treat and beautiful to look at! The vibrant pink color of the dragon fruit is stunning and makes these bowls perfect. They’re sure to brighten up your day, add some flavor to your day, and become your favorite fruit.

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blue bowl filled with pink pitaya smoothie and topped with fresh fruits

What is a Pitaya Bowl?

A Pitaya Bowl is a healthy and refreshing smoothie bowl made with frozen fruit, granola, and other toppings. They’re simple to make, and you can customize them to suit your taste.

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Enjoy them as a delicious and refreshing snack or perfect breakfast option.
  • Dragon fruit smoothie bowls are made with nutritious ingredients.
  • Easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients.
  • Naturally gluten-free.
  • You can customize them with your favorite fruits and toppings.

Key Ingredients

table top with frozen dragon fruit packs

Ingredient Notes

  • frozen pitaya smoothie pack
  • frozen bananas
  • unsweetened almond milk
  • toppings of your choice

How to Make Pitaya bowls

Step 1. To make a pitaya bowl, start by blending frozen pitaya (also called dragon fruit) until it’s smooth and creamy. Use a high-powered blender or food processor. If the mixture is too thick, add more liquid.

blender with blended bright pink pitaya fruit

Step 2. Then, pour the blended pitaya into a bowl and top with fresh fruits, granola, and anything else you like. Good toppings ideas include sliced mango, strawberries, kiwi fruit, blueberries, coconut flakes, and hemp seeds. Enjoy your pitaya bowl immediately!

blue serving bowl with colorful fresh fruits and pink smoothie mix

Best Toppings for smoothie bowls

There are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings for pitaya bowls, so get creative and experiment until you find your perfect combination.

And if you’re ever in doubt, just remember that fresh fruits and a drizzle of honey will always taste great.

A good rule of thumb is to include a mix of sweet and savory toppings and some crunchy elements for texture. Some of our favorite toppings include:

  • granola
  • fresh fruit: kiwi, mango, pineapple, bananas
  • fresh berries
  • honey
  • almond butter
  • coconut flakes
  • chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds

Storage tips

Pitaya bowls can last in the fridge for up to two days but are best when eaten immediately.

If you need to store your pitaya bowl, place it in an airtight container in the fridge.

To enjoy your pitaya bowl at its best, add any toppings just before eating.

Pitaya Bowl Variations

Instead of milk, add pineapple juice or coconut water.

Make it more nutritious and add protein powder or nut butters.

Blend with frozen acai packets for more flavor and health benefits.

Add frozen acai packets or blend with other fruits.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is pitaya?

Pitaya, also known as pink dragonfruit, is a beautiful tropical fruit that is native to Central America.

Where to buy frozen pitaya?

If you’re looking for frozen pitaya smoothie packs, you can find them in the freezer aisle at most well-stocked grocery stores, including Whole Foods.

two serving bowls filled with pink pitaya smoothie and decorated with fresh fruits

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Pitaya Bowl

Natalia-Flavorful Home
Pitaya bowl is not only a delicious treat but also beautiful to look at! The vibrant pink color of the dragon fruit is stunning and makes these bowls perfect.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 frozen pitaya smoothie pack
  • 2 frozen banana
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk unsweetened
  • toppings of your choice
  • acai frozen pack optional
  • honey optional

Instructions
 

  • Blend. To make a pitaya bowl, start by blending frozen pitaya (also called dragon fruit) until it’s smooth and creamy. Use a blender or food processor. If too think add more liquid.
  • Pour. Then, pour the blended pitaya into a bowl and top with fresh fruits, granola, and anything else you like. Some good toppings ideas include mango, strawberries, kiwi, or coconut flakes. Enjoy your pitaya bowl immediately!

Notes

Pitaya bowls can last in the fridge for up to two days but are best when eaten immediately.
If you need to store your pitaya bowl, place it in an airtight container in the fridge.
To enjoy your pitaya bowl at its best, add any toppings just before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 69mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 4mg
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Natalia | Flavorful home
Natalia is a recipe developer, food photographer, and home cook. She started Flavorful Home to document her recipes and share home cooking tips. She loves creating flavorful and nutritious meals while keeping the cooking process simple and joyful!
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