Coconut Chia Dragon Fruit Smoothie Jars Recipe
A vibrant and nutritious Coconut Chia Dragon Fruit Smoothie Jar featuring creamy coconut milk chia pudding topped with a bright dragon fruit and banana puree. Perfect for a refreshing breakfast or snack, this recipe combines the health benefits of chia seeds, tropical coconut, and antioxidant-rich dragon fruit in an easy-to-make jar format.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 jars (8 oz each) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding
- 1 cup coconut milk (or dairy alternative of your choice)
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp shredded coconut
Dragon Fruit Banana Puree
- 2 small frozen bananas
- 2 Tbsp dragonfruit (pitaya) powder
Toppings (optional)
- Fresh fruit for topping
- Shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
- Prepare chia pudding: Divide the coconut milk, chia seeds, and shredded coconut evenly between two 8 oz jars. Cover each jar and stir or shake well to combine the ingredients thoroughly. Refrigerate overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken into a pudding.
- Make dragon fruit banana puree: When ready to serve, add the frozen bananas to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add the dragonfruit powder to the banana puree and blend again until it is fully incorporated, creating a vibrant pink smoothie mixture.
- Assemble the jars: Pour the banana and dragon fruit puree evenly over the set chia pudding in each jar, creating a colorful layered effect.
- Add toppings: Garnish each jar with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of shredded coconut, if desired, for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use dairy or any plant-based milk as preferred for different flavor variations.
- Ensure bananas are frozen for a creamy smoothie texture.
- Dragonfruit powder can be substituted with fresh or frozen dragonfruit if available; adjust quantity accordingly.
- Chia pudding needs at least 6 hours or overnight refrigeration to reach optimal consistency.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Keywords: chia pudding, dragon fruit smoothie, coconut milk, healthy breakfast, make-ahead smoothie jar, vegan breakfast, tropical smoothie
