Pitaya Dragonfruit Collagen Smoothie

January 30, 2018

 

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After spending 3 weeks in Thailand on my honeymoon in 2017, I fell in love with Pitaya. Pitaya actually originated in Central America and was then brought to Asia where it goes by “dragonfruit”.

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Here’s the thing, though. Raw dragonfruit is SO pretty BUT it doesn’t really taste like much on it’s own. I would go down to the breakfast buffet (I highly recommend the W Koh Samui, BTW) and admire it but it kind of tastes like watered down watermelon… does that make sense?

Anyway, the PitayaPlus Dragonfruit smoothie packs are SO good. I think because there’s so much dragonfruit concentrated that it just has this great flavor and mixes so well with other fruits.

I personally really like the PitayaPlus smoothie packs because they don’t add sugar. Make sure you read the label before you buy it! You can find it in most stores now in the freezer section near the frozen fruit!

I jazzed it up and added some extra protein with Further Foods collagen peptides and Siggi’s yogurt. I threw some raspberries and chia seeds in there too for extra fiber. This was the perfect post-workout smoothie!

If you’re interested in trying the Further Foods Collagen, you can use my code TUROFF10 for 10% off of your order.

AND, if you want to learn more about the benefits of collagen, check out the post I did about it here!

Pitaya Dragonfruit Collagen Smoothie

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

  • 1 PitayaPlus Organic Dragon Fruit Smo0thie Pack (unsweetened)

  • 4 oz Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

  • 1 Scoop Further Foods Collagen Peptides

  • 1/4 cup Frozen Raspberries

  • 1/3 Frozen Banana

  • 2 oz Siggi’s Icelandic Style 0% Vanilla Yogurt

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth!

Nutrition Facts (per 1 Serving): 260 Calories, 5 g Fat, 36 g Carbohydrate, 12 g Fiber, 18 g Protein

 

My name is Alix Turoff and I’m a New York-based Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and the founder of Alix Turoff Nutrition, a 100% virtual nutrition coaching practice. I specialize in helping women who have spent years stuck in the cycle of yo-yo dieting achieve sustainable weight loss through flexible macro tracking and personalized nutrition strategies. My evidence-based approach focuses on building lasting habits, improving body image, and creating a balanced relationship with food, without extreme restriction. I’ve worked with hundreds of women across the country to help them lose weight, gain confidence, and finally feel in control around food. If you’re looking for a virtual dietitian who can help you reach your goals without giving up your lifestyle, follow me on Instagram or subscribe to my email list for weekly tips on fat loss, macro tracking, and sustainable nutrition.