Recipe: Dragon Fruit and Collagen Smoothie Bowl

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a tropical fruit that is gaining popularity as a superfood—and with good reason! Known for rejuvenating the liver and delivering a hefty does of antioxidants, your kids might think you’re letting them eat sorbet for breakfast.

Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl

Yield: 2 bowls

Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 (100g) dragon fruit (pitaya) smoothie packs

• 1 cup frozen mango

• ½ avocado, frozen

• 1 banana, frozen

• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks

• Juice of ½ lime

• Handful romaine lettuce

• 1-2 scoops EVOLUTION_18 Beauty Collagen

• To garnish: Fresh dragon fruit, fresh berries, granola, shredded coconut

Directions

1. In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients. Blend on low until smooth and creamy, using the tamper if needed to push down the ingredients.(Keeping the setting on low is the key to getting a smooth, creamy consistency.)

2. Transfer to a bowl, and top with desired garnishes.

Tip: To keep cleanse-friendly, only garnish with fresh fruit (not granola).

Jo Schaalman and Jules Peláez are co-founders and authors of the books The Conscious Cleanse and The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook: Lose Weight, Heal Your Body and Transform Your Life in 14 Days, a best-selling, step-by-step guide to help you live your most vibrant life. Together they’ve led thousands of people through their online supported cleanse with their accessible and light-hearted approach. To learn more about “Jo and Jules” please visit consciouscleanse.com. Get their free Green Smoothie e-Cookbook for their favorite smoothie recipes and how to build your own perfect green smoothie.