Easy Dragon Fruit Smoothie For Baby (3 Ingredients)

Dragon fruit smoothie for baby is a great way to get your kids to enjoy this tropical fruit. 

It is very easy to make and requires only 3 ingredients. 

All you need is to make a dragon fruit puree and combine it with any other fruit of your choice to create a tasty smoothie that babies and toddlers will love. 

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Why I Created Dragon Fruit Smoothie For Babies

I created this dragon fruit smoothie recipe for babies because I wanted my kids to be able to enjoy the fruit when it’s in season.

My youngest didn’t like to eat dragon fruit directly so I had to come up with creative ways to make dragon fruit more appealing.

That’s how I ended up creating this recipe as well as my dragon fruit oatmeal recipe.

You should also try – Delicious Dragon Fruit Oatmeal For Baby (3 Ingredients)

Tools You Will Need To Make Dragon Fruit Smoothie For Baby

A Blender 

To make this recipe, you’ll need a good blender like the Vitamix to puree the ingredients. 

If you don’t have a great blender, you’ll end up with clumps of dragon fruit in your smoothie.

That’s not a big deal for adults but some kids are sensitive to textures, so that’s something to keep in mind.

I love my Vitamix blender. I use it often for cooking.

A Smoothie Mold 

Getting your baby-led weaning kid to drink a smoothie on their own is a messy task. 

That’s why I like to pour the smoothie into a popsicle mold like this one. 

It allows them to get the full taste and texture of the smoothie without any barriers.

If you prefer, you can pour the smoothie into feeding teethers to help with your baby’s teething gums. You can get them from Amazon 

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Ingredients For BLW Dragon Fruit Smoothie 

Dragon fruit – I used red dragon fruit for my smoothie recipe but you can use any other variety you prefer.

Remember to peel and use only the white fruit with black dots inside. You don’t want the tough outer layer. 

Banana – I used banana for my dragon fruit smoothie recipe because it helps to thicken the smoothie and make it sweeter.

Milk – milk helps to make the smoothie more creamy. If you don’t want to add milk, you can just skip the process. I’ve made it before with and without milk and both times they came out delicious.

Sweetener – to improve the taste of the dragon fruit smoothie for baby, I added some brown sugar to the recipe. 

If you don’t want any sugar, you can add some pure maple syrup instead. Please note that pure maple syrup is different from corn syrup. Maple syrup is much healthier. 

Spices – I love adding flavors to my smoothies in the form of spices. For this recipe, I added vanilla and cinnamon to improve the taste. 

Step-by-Step Instructions 

Peel the fruits and add them to a blender

Add the spices and the milk if using. Blend and serve

 

Cooking Directions For Dragon Fruit Smoothie For Baby

• Peel the fruits and add them to the blender 
• Add the cinnamon and vanilla. Add the milk if using. 
• Blend everything until smooth and pour into a popsicle mold or teether.
• Freeze until the smoothie is hardened. 
• Serve and enjoy!

Why Dragon Fruit Are Good For Babies and Toddlers

Dragon fruits are good for babies and toddlers because they contain some vitamins and minerals that babies need.

Dragon fruit is rich in magnesium, vitamin E, Vitamin C, and iron. They also contain fiber that helps with digestion. (Source)

How To Serve Dragon Fruit For Baby-led Weaning

6-9 Months old

Babies between 6-9 months old can be served dragon fruit puree or through a fruit teether. 

If making dragon fruit smoothies for your baby, make sure you freeze them solid to help with your baby’s teething. 

You can also include dragon fruit in oatmeal for your baby to eat. Check out this recipe 

9-12 months old

Babies between 9 and 12 months can be served dragon fruit cut into quarters lengthwise. This will allow them to feed themselves easily.

Dragon Fruit Smoothie For Baby Storage Tips

Can I refrigerate dragon fruit smoothies for a baby?

You can refrigerate dragon fruit smoothies for your baby for up to 1 week in the fridge. Make sure you store the smoothie in an airtight container.

Also, place it in the coldest part of your fridge to maintain freshness.

Can I freeze dragon fruit smoothies for baby-led weaning?

You can freeze a dragon fruit smoothie for your baby. 

My preferred freezing method is in a popsicle mold or fruit teether mold. This way, you can easily take out what you need without defrosting the whole thing. 

Tips for Picky Eaters

Don’t pressure

Give your baby or toddler a chance to say no. It’s okay if they don’t like what we serve them. Keep trying. 

It takes at least 30 exposures for a baby to begin liking a food, so don’t give up.

Make it into a game

Sometimes I create games around the food I serve to get my kids interested in eating. 

A game we’ve played in the past is called “Here comes the airplane… open the garage”. This encourages them to open their mouth as I bring the food in like an airplane.

Sometimes my kids will try new foods this way.

Related recipes 

• Delicious Dragon Fruit Oatmeal For Baby (3 Ingredients)

Did you make this baby-led weaning snack recipe? 

Let me know in the comments how it turned out!