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Prep time
10 minutes
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Cook time
2 minutes
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Serves
1
Author Notes
Hold on to summer with this quick fix smoothie that will have you bright-eyed and ready for any morning. Vibrant dragon fruit gets a pick-me-up from matcha that’s blooming with a rosewater infusion. Everything you want from a naturally sweetened fruity smoothie that's incredibly creamy thanks to the smooth benefits of milk and avocado. This is an appetizingly blended breakfast that doesn’t skip on the health benefits.
TIPS
-Prepare the rosewater in bulk and store it in the fridge to use throughout the week. You can also use store-bought rose tea.
-Make this work for your needs - determine what you buy fresh, frozen, or pre-packaged based on your available time.
-Use a mix of fresh and frozen produce to get the immediate flavors & health advantages while allowing any frozen fruit to keep your drink thick and cold. Keep fresh fruits for what’s in-season and leave your frozen fruits for what is out of season.
VARIATIONS
-Leave this smoothie as-is or transform it into a smoothie bowl and sprinkle with any toppings you’re in the mood for. Get creative! Subtract the matcha and this makes a fun summer treat for kids, too. —Vanessa
Ingredients
- Smoothie
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1 packet
dragon fruit smoothie packet (frozen)
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1/2 handful
mango chunks (frozen)
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1/2
small avocado
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1/4 cup
dairy milk
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1/2 cup
rosewater
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1 teaspoon
ceremonial grade matcha
- Rosewater
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2 cups
water
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1/4 cup
fresh or dried chemical & pesticide-free, edible rose petals
Directions
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Prepare the rosewater by bringing 1 cup of water to a slow boil in a saucepan.
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Add the edible, dried rose petals, stir, and reduce to low heat. Cover leaving a slight opening for steam to be released and let steep for approximately 2 minutes or until water has turned a deep rose hue. Remove from heat.
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Add the frozen dragon fruit smoothie base to a blender followed by frozen mango chunks. Do not blend at this stage.
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Revisit the rosewater – strain to separate the petals then let sit until the temp ranges from warm to cool. Discard the boiled petals.
Recommended: from the saucepan, pour rosewater through a slotted spoon held over a mason jar to separate and store the remainder for future smoothies.
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Add ½ small avocado, milk, rosewater, and matcha powder to blender. Set on high until smooth and fully incorporated.
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Serve cold and sprinkle with optional toppings. Try granola, pistachios, blueberries, flaked coconut, and edible flowers. Don’t forget a spoon to enjoy the toppings!
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