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Pitaya Bowl

A vibrant Brazilian-inspired açai-style bowl with frozen pitaya, coconut milk, and granola. Top with fresh fruit and nuts for a refreshing, naturally vegan breakfast.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
8g
Pitaya Bowl
refreshinglightbrazilianvegangluten-freevegancreamycrunchy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Remove the two frozen pitaya packets from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for 2 minutes so they soften slightly and become easier to break apart.

  2. Step 2

    Pour 0.75 cup of coconut milk into a blender. Add the two pitaya packets, breaking them into chunks as you place them in the blender.

  3. Step 3

    Add the frozen banana slices to the blender, then add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.

  4. Step 4

    Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed for 60 seconds until the mixture is smooth, thick, and creamy with no visible chunks of fruit.

  5. Step 5

    Divide the pitaya mixture evenly between two bowls, pouring it into the center and using a spatula to spread it into a thin, even layer across the bottom of each bowl.

  6. Step 6

    Sprinkle 0.25 cup of granola over the pitaya layer in each bowl, concentrating it in the center for contrast with the smooth base.

  7. Step 7

    Arrange 0.375 cup of fresh strawberry halves on top of each bowl in a scattered pattern, leaving some pitaya visible around the edges.

  8. Step 8

    Sprinkle 1.5 tablespoons of toasted shredded coconut and 2 tablespoons of chopped almonds over the top of each bowl, dividing the amounts evenly.

  9. Step 9

    Serve immediately while the pitaya base is still cold and creamy, eating with a spoon so the toppings mix with the base on each bite.

Tools you’ll need

  • blender
  • 2 serving bowls
  • measuring cups
  • tablespoon measure
  • rubber spatula

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