A vibrant vegan smoothie blending dragon fruit, coconut milk, and tropical spices for a creamy, antioxidant-rich beverage. Full-fat coconut milk adds silkiness, while frozen mango and cardamom enhance flavor and texture.
Dragon fruit, 1 medium
Coconut milk, 1 cup full-fat
Frozen mango, 1 cup
Coconut flakes, 1 tbsp unsweetened
Ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp
Ground cardamom, 1/4 tsp
Fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp
Peel dragon fruit and cut into chunks
Measure coconut milk, lime juice, turmeric, and cardamom
Sanitize blender jar with ice water
Add coconut milk and lime juice first
Add dragon fruit chunks and frozen mango
Blend until fully smooth, scraping down sides
Pour into glasses and top with coconut flakes immediately
Frozen fruit maintains thickness better than ice
Blot dragon fruit edges with a paper towel to avoid staining
Add turmeric and cardamom during blending for balanced flavor
Stir in fresh coconut flakes at the end
Substitute dragon fruit with kiwi and mango for a lighter blend
Replace coconut milk with oat milk for less richness
Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours
Pair with tropical fruit platters or coconut chia pudding