Start your morning with an explosion of color and nutrients with this Pitaya Sunshine Bowl ! This healthy smoothie bowl combines the subtle flavor of pitaya (also known as dragonfruit ) with creamy almond milk, nutritious chia seeds, and a variety of superfoods. Topped with delicious toppings like cashew butter, granola, and fresh berries, this recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or a refreshing snack . The vibrant pink color makes any meal a party!
Why This Pitaya Sunshine Bowl?
The unique combination of ingredients creates a delicious and nutritious experience:
Pitaya's Subtle Shine: Pitaya has a naturally mild flavor, allowing other ingredients like the subtly sweet almond milk and the tangy pineapple to truly shine. The dragon fruit, in particular, provides that beautiful, striking color and a boost of antioxidants.
Textured and Filling: The combination of creamy chia seeds and a smooth fruit smoothie creates a satisfying texture.
Packed with Superfoods: With chia seeds, pitaya, collagen, and optional additions like avocado or nut butter, you'll get a range of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein.
Ingredients for Your Pitaya Sunshine Bowl
1 package of frozen pitaya (100g) from Acai Amsterdam (for that beautiful color and antioxidants)
1 frozen banana (for natural sweetness and creaminess)
50g frozen zucchini (for extra fiber and a creamy texture – you won't taste it!)
50g frozen beetroot (for an earthy flavour and extra nutrients, and a deeper colour)
30ml unsweetened almond milk (for a creamy, plant-based base)
1 tablespoon chia seeds (rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, helps thicken the bowl)
1-2 scoops of collagen from Vital Proteins (for extra protein and support of skin and joints)
Optional: ½ avocado, nut butter or protein powder (for extra healthy fats and proteins)
Toppings
Cashew butter (full of healthy fats and minerals)
Granola (for crunch and carbs)
Fresh berries (rich in antioxidants)
Coconut flakes (for a tropical touch and extra texture)
Necessary Kitchen Utensils
Blender
Serving dish
How to Make: Your Easy Pitaya Sunshine Bowl
Ingredients Blend: In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen pitaya, frozen banana, frozen zucchini, frozen beetroot, almond milk, chia seeds, and collagen. Add the optional ingredients, if desired. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add a little more almond milk if the mixture is too thick to blend, but be sparing to maintain the consistency of the bowl.
Serving: Pour the mixture into a serving bowl.
Add Toppings: Garnish the bowl with a spoonful of cashew butter, a handful of granola, fresh berries, and a sprinkle of coconut flakes for extra flavor and texture.
Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy this colorful and nutritious superfood bowl !
Why Choose Pitaya?
Pitaya , also known as dragon fruit , is not only visually appealing with its bright pink color, but is also packed with health benefits:
Rich in Antioxidants: Helps fight free radicals and supports healthy skin.
Rich in fiber: Promotes healthy digestion and ensures a feeling of satiety.
Low in Calories: Ideal for a light and nutritious breakfast or snack.
Vitamins and Minerals: Contains various vitamins and minerals that contribute to your overall well-being.
Acai Amsterdam: Your Source for Premium Pitaya and Açaí
At Acai Amsterdam, we strive to deliver the highest quality frozen fruit purees. Our pitaya puree is 100% pure , with no added sugars or preservatives, so you can enjoy the natural flavor and nutrients of the fruit. Combine it with our premium açaí products for an even wider range of healthy options!
Order your pitaya puree and other superfood products today and discover the convenience of home delivery throughout the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Groningen, Tilburg, Almere, Breda, Nijmegen, Enschede, Haarlem, Arnhem, Leeuwarden, Maastricht, Zwolle, Apeldoorn, Leiden, Amersfoort, Dordrecht, and many other cities.
Make your breakfast a colorful celebration with this Pitaya Sunshine Bowl !