Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe To Try Today

Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Hey foodies!
You might have been fascinated by Khaleesi and her dragons, but we know something else that can fascinate you even more, well here we are, talking about a yummy and nutritious juice made out of dragon fruit.
Juices are the best when it comes to hydration and refreshment, and especially when you are on a diet, juices can become your holy grail! So now is the time to become a dragon slayer and let’s slash the dragon fruit to let the nectar ooze out of it.

Ingredients 

  • Dragon fruit – ½ (chopped)
  • Parsley – ½ cup ( in pieces) 
  • Flax seeds powder – 2 tablespoons  
  • Jaggery powder – 1 tablespoons 
  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoons 
  • Water – ½ cup 

Prep time – 10 minutes 

Serves – 1 Glass 

Instructions 

To make the juice you just need to follow a very simple procedure. The steps are mentioned below. 

  1. Take a blending jar 
  2. Add chopped dragon fruit, parsley, flax seeds powder, jaggery powder and lemon juice. 
  3. Now add one cup water or more as per the consistency you like 
  4. Now grind well until smooth 
  5. Your Dragon Fruit smoothie is ready to savour.

Benefits 

Juices are the best, guess why? Because your body can absorb nutrients quickly without having to digest fibres and other components when you are having a juice, and the juice recipe we just shared with you is even more beneficial owing to the healthy ingredients used in it. 

  • Dragon Fruit –  Dragon fruit is ideal for a healthy gut, it boosts your immunity and ensures shiny, thick and black hair. Dragon fruit is rich in vitamin C hence supports your immune system. Dragon fruit also prevents anaemia during pregnancy and is extremely beneficial for skin health.
  • Flax Seeds – Flax seeds fall under the category of super-seeds. It has great amounts of protein, fibre and omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seeds are very rich in thiamine, which is important for energy metabolism and cell functions. The copper present in flax seeds is great for brain development, immune health and iron metabolism. It may help in lowering cholesterol levels. It also helps in weight management. 
  • Parsley – Parsley is rich in vitamin A,K and C. It is considered  a powerful natural diuretic and it also can help  in reducing bloating and blood pressure. Parsley is loaded with vitamin K, which is good for bone health. The vitamin supports bone growth and bone mineral density. It can also help with diabetes. 

So when are you trying out this amazing recipe? We are sure you will love the delicious taste it imparts and the benefits it bestows you with. 

Chef Tips

One can add soak flax seeds while preparing the smoothies but you can also add it in a powdered form.

References

https://ijhst.ut.ac.ir/article_80693.html

https://zellavie.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fulltext_ajnfs-v2-id1045.pdf

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