Layered Peach Smoothie with Dragon Fruit
Love smoothies? Have you tried a peach smoothie or a dragon fruit smoothie? You are going to love this beautifully layered peach smoothie with dragon fruit.
This is a delicious smoothie, full of healthy ingredients, that are as good as they are pretty to look at. This makes a dramatic presentation to serve guests for breakfast, or brunch. It’s a great way to enjoy some fruit all swirled up in a great drink.
What to Serve with a Peach Smoothie
Smoothies make a great breakfast that is fast and easy to make. If you love the idea of having a fast breakfast appeals to you, but you want something to pair with your smoothie, try:
- An Easy Banana Pancake Recipe with No Eggs – Make these the night before and reheat in the morning.
- Make Ahead Bacon and Egg Cups – These egg cups can be made a few days in advance and reheated when needed.
Want More Smoothie Recipes?
- Strawberry Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Healthier Birthday Cake Smoothie
- Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
- How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie
Variations to Peach Smoothie
The great thing about a smoothie is that you can add whatever fruit you like. You can create additional layers with other fruits.
Ingredients in Layered Peach Smoothie with Dragon Fruit
- Dragon-fruit
- peaches
- Chia seeds
- vanilla yogurt
- milk (almond or soy)
- vanilla syrup
- crushed ice
How to Make Layered Peach Smoothie with Dragon Fruit
Wash the Dragon-fruit, and with a sharp knife, slice it in half. Scoop out the fruit with a spoon, and place it in a blender with 1 Tablespoon of Chia seeds, ½ of the container of vanilla yogurt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup.
Blend on high to mix ingredients, and stop and add about 2 teaspoons of crushed ice. Blend again on Frappe setting, or liquefy setting. Remove blender pitcher, and scrape down sides and stir into mixture. Pour dragon-fruit mixture evenly in glasses, filling them about ⅔ full, and place them in the refrigerator.
Rinse blender pitcher, and remove all water. Slice the peaches in half, remove the pit, and with a spoon, scoop peach fruit out and place in blender.
Blend with 1 Tablespoon of Chia seeds, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup, and the remaining vanilla yogurt, until smooth and creamy.
Remove glasses from the refrigerator, and pour peach smoothie mixture on top of Dragon-fruit smoothie.
Garnish glasses with a slice of peach, and a piece of dragon-fruit. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Layered Peach Smoothie with Dragon Fruit
Ingredients
- 1 red Dragon-fruit
- 2 ripe peaches
- 2 Tablespoons Chia seeds
- 4 ounces vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla syrup
- crushed ice
Instructions
- Wash the Dragon-fruit, and with a sharp knife, slice it in half. Scoop out the fruit with a spoon, and place it in a blender with 1 Tablespoon of Chia seeds, ½ of the container of vanilla yogurt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup.
- Blend on high to mix ingredients, and stop and add about 2 teaspoons of crushed ice. Blend again on Frappe setting, or liquefy setting. Remove blender pitcher, and scrape down sides and stir into mixture. Pour dragon-fruit mixture evenly in glasses, filling them about ⅔ full, and place them in the refrigerator.
- Rinse blender pitcher, and remove all water. Slice the peaches in half, remove the pit, and with a spoon, scoop peach fruit out and place in blender.
- Blend with 1 Tablespoon of Chia seeds, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup, and the remaining vanilla yogurt, until smooth and creamy.
- Remove glasses from the refrigerator, and pour peach smoothie mixture on top of Dragon-fruit smoothie.
- Garnish glasses with a slice of peach, and a piece of dragon-fruit. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
