Red Dragon Strength Smoothie

About this meal

A nutrient-dense smoothie inspired by Chinese red date and goji traditions, blended with dragon fruit and black sesame for iron, protein, and healthy calories. This juice is crafted to support weight gain and boost iron stores while honoring Chinese natural juice culture.

Ingredients

• Red dragon fruit — 1 medium (cubed)
• Silken tofu — 1/2 cup
• Black sesame seeds (toasted) — 2 tablespoons
• Medjool dates (pitted) — 3
• Goji berries — 2 tablespoons (soaked in warm water 10 min)
• Red dates (jujube, pitted) — 3 (soaked and softened)
• Fresh ginger — 1/2 inch piece
• Unsweetened oat milk — 1 cup
• Lime juice — 1 tablespoon
• Pinch of sea salt — to taste

Steps

1. Soak goji berries and red dates in warm water for about 10 minutes until softened.
2. Halve and pit the red dates; cut dragon fruit into cubes.
3. Add all ingredients (dragon fruit, silken tofu, toasted black sesame, pitted dates, soaked goji and red dates, ginger, oat milk, lime juice, salt) into a high-speed blender.
4. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
5. Taste and adjust sourness with more lime or sweetness with an extra date if desired.
6. Pour into a chilled glass and sprinkle with a few extra black sesame seeds and goji berries on top.