An excellent source of magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, fiber and iron, red-flesh dragon fruit (AKA pitaya) is a wonderful addition to your morning meal! This exotic fruit is also rich in antioxidants and contains many phytonutrients. Blend with your favorite dairy-free yogurt (like coconut!) and sprinkle with superfoods – we added hemp seeds and raw pistachios here.
Dairy-Free Pitaya Parfait
Servings 2
Calories 306 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dairy-free vanilla yogurt
- 1 red-flesh pitaya
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey
- 2 Tbsp. crushed raw unsalted pistachios
- ½ Tbsp. hemp seeds
Instructions
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Peel pitaya and cut in half.
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In food processor or blender, combine maple syrup, yogurt and half the pitaya until smooth. Refrigerate for 15 minutes
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Use melon baller or small spoon to scoop the other pitaya half into balls. Set aside.
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Spoon yogurt blend into serving cups, top with pitaya balls, crushed pistachios and hemp seeds. Top with a touch of maple syrup, if desired.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Dairy-Free Pitaya Parfait
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 306
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 61mg3%
Potassium 166mg5%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 57IU1%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 329mg33%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.