This detoxifying dragon fruit juice is full of fiber, vitamin C and even contains omega fatty acids and iron! In just 5 minutes, you can enjoy this refreshing, sweet drink that’s chock full of health benefits.
In oriental cultures, dragon fruit is often considered to be a fruit that is cooling for the body and aids in detoxification. Its taste is rather mild, slightly sweet, and a bit pear-like with a hint of watermelon.
Amazing health benefits of dragon fruit:
- Source of magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc
- Contains iron (which is very rare for a fruit!), niacin, and calcium
- Packed with fiber
- Has prebiotic properties
- Contains carbohydrates called oligosaccharides that help stimulate growth of healthy bacteria in the stomach
- Enhances digestion and improves overall gut health
- Seeds contain fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-9 (also very rare for a fruit to have this health benefit!)
Often dragon fruits you find in the supermarket are quite bland because they are picked too early for export and not given enough time to ripen. If you bought some dragon fruits that are bland, this detoxifying dragon fruit juice is a great recipe to enjoy them.
Simply make a juice by blending dragon fruit with apple juice and a squeeze of lemon juice. In a few minutes, you’ll have a sweet and refreshing drink that’s so good for you!
Detoxifying Dragon Fruit Juice
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 large red dragon fruit. White dragon fruit is fine too if you can’t find red.
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut the dragon fruit lengthwise, scoop out the flesh and put it in blender.
- Add ice, apple juice and lemon juice.
- Blend for 10 seconds or so and enjoy!
