There’s no doubt about it: Smoothies are having their moment. But we don’t blame you if you’re a little intimidated about experimenting with fruits and veggies to create your own base. Thankfully, our friends at PitayaPlus are here to help you out. Their raw dragon fruit smoothie packs are a little bit sweet, a little bit tart, but pretty subtle in taste, making it perfect as a base for a multitude of snacks and smoothies. Even better? It’s on sale. Learn how to make this bright smoothie (and so much more) after the jump!
1. Put it in a mason jar.
It’s a smoothie pack, after all! Drop it in a mason jar for a super easy breakfast to go. The best part is that you can mix and match your favorite fruits and even swap out almond milk for coconut milk, cashew milk, or even peanut butter. Yum! What you’ll need:
- 1 Pitaya Pack
- 1/2 cup mango
- 1/3 cup blueberries
- 1/3 cup raspberries
- 1/3 cup almond milk
Combine the ingredients in a blender. Pour into your favorite mason jar and enjoy.
2. Put it in a cocktail.
Making a margarita, erm, Pitaya-rita has never been easier. You’ll need:
- 1/4 Pitaya Pack
- 3 ounces tequila
- 4 ounces club soda
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 1 squeeze of lime
- Ice cubes
Stir until the Pitaya dissolves and garnish with mint. Bottoms up!
3. Put it in a parfait.
Try this delectable (and healthy) parfait as breakfast, snack, or even for dessert. Winning! What you’ll need:
- 1 slice of banana bread
- 1/2 thawed Pitaya Pack
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- 1 ounce whip cream
- 1/2 cup raspberries
What to do:
- Freeze banana bread overnight. In the morning, thaw a Pitaya pack and mix it in a small dish with raw honey.
- Take 1 slice of banana bread and cut it in half. Take one half of the bread and break it into medium-size pieces and put them in the bottom of a glass.
- Add raspberries on top, followed by whipped cream.
- Apply the Pitaya pack on top of the whipped cream.
- Repeat the layering once more time. Enjoy!
4. Put it in a bowl.
Smoothie bowls are all the rage, and using PitayaPlus as the base makes achieving your DIY bowl that much easier. This is not your grandma’s oatmeal a.k.a Chia Oat Pitaya Pudding by Breakfast Criminals. What you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds + 1 teaspoon for topping
- 5 cups coconut milk
- 1 Pitaya Pack
- 2 bananas (1 fresh, 1 frozen)
- 3 tablespoons Bob’s Red Mill Shredded Coconut
- 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, agave or honey
What to do:
- Mix oats and chia well with coconut milk in a glass jar, close tightly and store in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning, blend your chia and oats mixture with frozen banana, PitayaPlus smoothie pack, sweetener, and ginger.
- Top with shredded coconut, chia, and chopped banana.
- Enjoy with love from your heart bowl!
5. Put it in a cup.
Okay, this might be an awful lot like a mason jar, but this recipe is perfect post workout (it’s full of hydrating coconut water). What you’ll need:
- A handful of spinach (1/2 pound)
- 1/4 cup coconut water
- 1 Pitaya Pack
- 1 banana
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
Blend all of the ingredients until smooth, pour it into a glass (or an insulated to go cup), and enjoy!
