Ingredients and Weight:
- Dragon fruit (pitaya): 2 cups, diced
- Vanilla yogurt: 1 cup
- Ice cubes: 1 cup
- Honey: 2 tbsp
- Fresh strawberries or blueberries: 1/2 cup (optional)
- Blender or food processor
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 10 minutes (if using a blender)
- Total: 25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 2 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Dice the dragon fruit into small pieces.
- In a blender or food processor, add the dragon fruit, yogurt, honey, and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Optionally, add fresh strawberries or blueberries and blend for a minute more to incorporate their flavor and color.
- Serve immediately in tall glasses with a spoon or straw.
Nutritional Information:
(Please note that the following is an estimated nutritional analysis and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)
- Calories: 200-250 per serving (depending on the added fruits)
- Carbohydrates: 30-40g
- Protein: 8-12g
- Fat: 8-12g (mostly from dairy)
- Fiber: 3-5g (from fruit)
Dish Characteristics:
- Unique flavor combination of dragon fruit and vanilla yogurt.
- Refreshing and light for a hot summer day.
- Can be customized with different fruits for varying flavors.
User Comments:
- "This is a unique and refreshing shake! The combination of dragon fruit and yogurt is really interesting."
- "I love the addition of fresh strawberries or blueberries, it adds a pop of color and flavor."
- "A great choice for a healthy and light dessert or breakfast."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use ripe dragon fruit for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to preference.
- This shake can be easily doubled or halved depending on the number of people.
- Use fresh or frozen fruit for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen fruit, no need for additional ice cubes.
