Pitaya Bowl Breakfast Recipe to Energize Your Day
Smoothies are great for drinking but even better in a bowl. That’s right, smoothie bowls have become the new smoothies! If you would have told me years back to eat a smoothie with a spoon, I would have thought you were nuts. It wasn’t until I was introduced to smoothie bowls on Instagram that totally changed the way I looked at smoothies. I mean how could I not? These smoothie bowls were beautiful and looked so fun to make. So, I’ve joined in on all the fun and never looked back.
I’ve tried all kinds, but today I did my first run with this pitaya bowl and it turned out great. Pitaya also known as dragon fruit, is a beautiful eye-catching fruit with its hot pink color and it’s loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats.
To make the pitaya bowl, I added frozen pitaya puree packets, Â 1 whole banana, almond milk, strawberries, and protein powder.
You can use any protein powder but I prefer Aloha Chocolate Protein Powder because it gives me an energy boost to help start my day. In fact, all Aloha products are pure and full of amazing powerful ingredients. They are organic and plant-based; FREE of GMO’s, gluten, soy, dairy, and anything artificial; and just a satisfying addition to smoothies.
To top the pitaya bowl, I added fresh fruits and granola. See the step-by-step recipe below!
Pitaya Bowl Recipe
Ingredients (for the smoothie)
- 2 packets of frozen pureed dragon fruit (pitaya)
- 1 scoop of Aloha protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1 cup of almond milk
- 1 whole banana
- 1/4 cup of strawberries
Toppings
- granola
- chopped fresh fruit of choice: blueberries, kiwi, strawberry, banana
Instructions
Step 1. Add all the smoothie ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth (If necessary, add ice to thicken as desired).
Step 2. Pour mixture into a small bowl.
Step 3. Top with blueberries, kiwi, strawberry, banana, and  granola.
You can actually add whatever toppings you want or add to the ones above. I recommend toasted coconut flakes, raspberries, mango, nuts, chia seeds and goji berries.
This pitaya bowl is very creamy and tasty. I like that it’s fruity but I can also taste the chocolate. You can find Aloha Protein Powder at Target stores nationwide. Be sure to also check out their protein bars line. The peanut butter chocolate chip flavor is delicious and the perfect post-workout snack.
Disclosure: This post is brought to you by ALOHA. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
I have not yet tried a smootie bow. Aloha Chocolate Protein Powder and pitaya fruit I have never heard of before so I would love to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
This looks so yummy! I am wondering if it would also look as good if I used the white kind of Dragon fruit. Anyway, thanks for the idea. Another addition to my smoothie recipe collection.
That sounds like a great way to start the day! I am going to try this very soon. It sounds delish.
LOVE Pitaya bowls! And your presentation is beautiful! Growing up in Hawaii, I had lots of these for breakfasts and snacks. They’re one of my favorite foods for sure!
This looks so good. We love smoothie bowls in our house, I make them often! My kids love them just as much as me, this looks great!
I love smoothies but haven’t tried it in a bowl with great toppings. I want to try this next weekend with friends. Thanks for this. More smoothie recipe please. 🙂
I have never tried them in a bowl what a great idea. I will def have to check out Aloha to add into our daily smoothies.
I have been looking for a protein powder and this looks like something I want to try. Thanks for sharing.
Give me a straw and a spoon and I would be all over that!
Looks delicious and just the thing I need to get started in the morning.
This breakfast recipe looks so tasty and healthy! I have to try this ALOHA brand
Now that looks very healthy.
I would love to shake my breakfast up with this on the menu
This looks like a delicious option for breakfast. I am going to have to try to make it!
Yes, try it one day and let me know how it comes out. 😀
Love using fresh fruits for breakfast!!
This looks so good! I am dying to try dragon fruit. I know my husband would love this, too.
It’s awesome!
I love to make smoothies!!! This is a great way to get your smoothie ingredients ready to go.
Yup! 😀
I’ve never had a Pitaya bowl before but it’s time I changed that. Your recipe looks and sounds so scrumptious.
Thanks! It’s really good. You should definitely try it!
I’ve been really curious about the ALOHA products. I love a good shake, could you tell me what the carb count is in these?
10 grams for 2 scoops of the chocolate protein powder and 25 grams for 1 bar.
Your smoothie bowl looks like a work of art – it’s so pretty! I love smoothies but never thought to have it in a bowl – I’ll have to try it out!
Aww, thank you!
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This looks awesome! I am planning our purchasing the Pitaya packs, which size did you use for this recipe!?