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Recipe #11: Dragon Fruit Brunch Crunch

A while ago I tried this new funky, original looking fruit as I am always up for trying different things. At first I found the taste a bit bland, a little like kiwi but with flavour not as pronounced. I believe it is better in a recipe rather than just eating the fruit though I found it very watery almost like watermelon and I am thinking that would be great on a hot summer's day, to eat it cold and can be very refreshing.

I was doing research online and found out that the dragon fruit has many health benefits, as I am always conscious about eating healthy this definitely picked my curiosity. In addition of being a great source of vitamin C, it also has many antioxidants to help the skin as well as the digestive system. Its fibrous flesh has also been known to help fight cancer, heart disease and lower blood pressure. I found this recipe that I think I may try them, especially the breakfast crunch, it sounds tasty.

Dragon Fruit Brunch Crunch

For a light brunch snack, try a creation made with South American dragon fruit, noted for its mild sweet flavour

Servings: 2. Level of difficulty: Easy. Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients
  • 400g Greek yogurt
  • 150g tropicalfruit luxury muesli, crunchy
  • 1 dragon fruit, thickly sliced
  • 45ml Acacia honey
  • 1 lime, juice only
  • Method
Preparation:
  1. Spoon half the yogurt into 2 serving glasses, and crumble a handful of the cereal over each.
  2. Top with a few slices of dragon fruit, drizzle over a little honey, and add a squeeze of lime juice.
  3. Top with the remaining yogurt, cereal, fruit, honey and lime juice. Serve straight away if you like a crunchy texture, otherwise chill for an hour if you like it more chewy.
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Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada

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