Dragon Fruit Smoothie (5-Minute)
Developed and tested by Robyn Conley Downs
on Sep 12, 2022 (last updated Jun 5, 2026) 
Bright pink, creamy, and packed with feel-good ingredients, this easy dragon fruit smoothie recipe combines frozen dragon fruit, strawberries, banana, and milk for a vibrant way to start the day. Plus it’s ready in just 5 minutes!
A Dragon Fruit Smoothie That’s As Easy As It Is Delicious
I love dragon fruit (also know as pitaya) in this easy fruit smoothie because of the fun, eclectic color it adds (I mean look at that hot pink hue!). If you’re not super familiar with using this ingredient or have never had it before, then this 5-minute smoothie recipe is the perfect excuse to finally try it at home.
Frozen pitaya can now be found in many well-stocked grocery stores, making it more convenient than ever before. I find the flavor of pitaya to be pretty mild, so I’ve added strawberries and banana for extra sweetness in this recipe – but it pairs well with LOTS of different types of fruit. I’ve added lots of ideas for you below on how to customize this simple smoothie and make it your own!
The best part about this easy smoothie recipe is that all you really need to do is add all your ingredients to a blender and let it do the work for you. In just five minutes you’ll be sipping on a delicious, fruit-packed smoothie! The combination ofd milk with the vibrant dragon fruit, sweet strawberries and creamy banana creates a fruity treat that’s perfect anytime. Note that this smoothie isn’t super sweet, so if you prefer a sweeter smoothie try using apple juice in place of milk before blending.
Tip: Dragon fruit pairs well with lots of different fruits so feel free to get creative and add in any fruit you like! Blueberries, pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, kiwi, and peaches (you name it) would all be delicious choices.
Robyn’s Testing Notes for an Easy Pitaya Smoothie
Frozen pitaya: Pitaya is also called dragon fruit, so look for it by either name in the frozen aisle by the other fruits and veggies. You can also use fresh dragon fruit in its place along with a bit of extra ice.
Strawberries: Ive tested with fresh and frozen strawberries, and both work in this recipe.
Frozen banana: The banana adds some natural sweetness to this smoothie. You can use fresh or frozen banana in this recipe. If using fresh banana, be sure to add some ice for better texture.
Milk: You can use any milk you like. Oat milk, cashew milk, and hemp milk would all work great in its place. If you like a thinner consistency in your smoothies, add more milk.
Chia seeds: Ground flaxseed would also work in place of flax seeds in this recipe. If you don’t have them, feel free to omit them altogether.
Lemon juice: The addition of fresh squeezed lemon juice really helps to lift up the flavors in this and balance the sweet ingredients.
5-Minute Dragon Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced frozen dragon fruit (pitaya)
- ½ cup frozen or fresh strawberries
- 1 frozen banana, broken into pieces
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Equipment
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend on high until smooth.
Notes
- If you’d like this recipe to be dairy-free, be sure to use plant-based milk (like almond, oat, hemp, coconut or cashew milk).
- For a nut-free option, be sure to use a nut-free milk (like oat, hemp or coconut milk).
- If using fresh instead of frozen bananas, strawberries and dragon fruit, be sure to add ice for better texture.
So easy
Yay, so glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks so much for leaving a review!
It was alright. It ultimately tasted bland but it might’ve been an error on our side. Would try again.
Thanks for your comment! This one is naturally sweetened with banana and strawberries–if it tasted bland to you, try adding an additional sweetener like honey or maple syrup the next time.
Hi, just wanted to mention that pitaya actually refers to another fruit-bearing plant in the cactus family. The proper name for dragon fruit is pitahaya. Unfortunately, it gets mixed up a lot. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thanks for the note, I appreciate it!
I added mango instead of bananas and added a couple scoops of protein powder. It was yummy!
Also, if you can buy dragon fruit at a farmer’s market it’ll taste much sweeter. DF are more perishable than other fruits and the ones at stores are usually picked under-ripened. It just doesn’t get a chance to mature. (Source: I grow several varieties at home in SoCal.)
What a great idea to add mango, yum! And thanks for all your dragon fruit tips, I’m so jealous you’re able to grow them at your home. I bet they taste amazing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for leaving a review!