This striking, antioxidant-rich Pearl Berry Dragon Fruit Smoothie makes an excellent breakfast drink, dessert, or anytime pick me up. Pearl Powder is the Super-Hero of the oceanic kingdom. Pitaya exotic fruits are the superfruit, Super-heroes of the plant kingdom!
Pearl Powder packs powerful substances for a multitude of health benefits. Pearl powder has been use for centuries, as a dietary supplement. The benefits of this oceanic powder are too numerous to list but some include:
Calcium - Pearl powder contains high levels of calcium, about 30 to 80 percent, a nutrient that humans need, especially for bone strength and to fight osteoporosis.
Amino Acids - These are essential building block for your health, but your body doesn't make them. The only way to obtain these is by extracting them from other products that have them.
Trace Minerals - Pearl powder has at least 30 trace minerals, including silica, magnesium, sodium, copper and selenium, which are vital for overall health.
Antioxidant boosters - Pearl powder boosts two of the bodies most abundant antioxidants: superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione. These antioxidants help fight against disease and can even extend life.
Dragonfruit
Dragon fruit is a Superfood Packed with Antioxidants, Fiber, Vitamin C and B, and carotenoids, which have been linked to reduced risk of cancer and heart disease. And is also a good sources of magnesium. Adding Dragon Fruit to your diet has been shown to help support digestion, strengthens the immune system, helps maintain blood pressure and weight, and increase energy.
The striking color comes from pink dragon fruit (also called pitaya.) Available in the frozen section at stores nationwide. (Look in specialty or health-focused markets if you have trouble.)
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Combining Pearl Powder and Dragon fruit, along with these other ingredients, you will have the ultimate health restoring, body regenerating, mind blowing, energizing smoothie. It's the BOMB!
After enjoying this Smoothie, you'll want make this over and over and over again. It's the perfect way to start your day or to recharge anytime of the day.
Pearl Berry Dragon Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/4 tsp Superpower Pearl Powder
1 cup frozen mixed Berries
3/4 cup strawberry or vanilla Greek yogurt
1 cup frozen Dragon fruit or 2 tbsp Dragon fruit Powder
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp ginger
1 cup almond milk or 2% milk
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients into your blender, and blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth.
2. Stop the blender, then give an extra stir to any unblended ingredients with a spoon or spatula.
3. Pour into a glass and top with chia seeds and berries if desired and enjoy.
4. If smoothie is too thick or thin, adjust to your liking.
NOTE: Need more pink color? Add more Dragon fruit
Dragon Fruit cubes are not only delicious in smoothies, they're also perfect for cocktails, yogurt, ice-cream, fruit salads, and more.
