Pitaya Bowl

This Pitaya Bowl skips the traditional frozen base for a meal prep-friendly pitaya bowl that’s high-protein and high-fiber, too!

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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe:

• High-protein, high-fiber – 25g of protein and 9g of fiber per serving means this holds you over, not just a pretty snack.
• Meal prep-friendly – the yogurt and chia base keeps its thick, scoopable texture in the fridge for days instead of separating.
• Just 3 ingredients for the base – thawed pitaya, vanilla Greek yogurt, and chia seeds is all it takes.
• Endlessly customizable – top it with whatever fruit, granola, or crunch you’re in the mood for that day.
• Ready in minutes – blend once, then it’s grab-and-go all week.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions:

For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Frozen pitaya – thawed pitaya packets are the base; look for unsweetened varieties when possible.
• Vanilla Greek yogurt – a no added sugar variety keeps this in line with the high-protein, lower-sugar profile; plain Greek yogurt with a splash of vanilla extract works too if that’s what you have.
• Chia seeds – these are what keep the base thick and scoopable instead of separating; ground flaxseed can work in a pinch, though texture will be slightly different.
• Toppings (optional) – additional fresh or frozen fruit, granola, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of nut butter all work well here.

How to Make a Pitaya Bowl

For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. Blend the base – add thawed pitaya, vanilla Greek yogurt, and chia seeds to a food processor and blend until smooth and thick.
2. Portion it out – divide into meal prep containers for the week.
3. Top and enjoy – add fruit, granola, or whatever sounds good that day.

Tips & Variations

• Food processor over blender – a food processor is my pick here since it blends without whipping in much air, keeping the base thicker. A blender will absolutely work, too, just know that it can incorporate a little extra air and give you a slightly lighter, airier texture.
• Thaw pitaya fully – let it thaw at least most of the way before blending, so the food processor doesn’t have to work as hard, and the juices blend in naturally.
• Store select toppings separately – keep the base in sealed containers in the fridge and add any toppings that can get soggy (i.e. granola) fresh right before eating.
• Give it a stir before eating – if it’s been in the fridge a day or two, a quick stir brings it back to that perfect consistency.
• Extra protein – stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the base for an even bigger protein boost.
• Gluten-free – this pitaya bowl is already naturally gluten-free, so no swaps needed there.
• Dairy-free – sub your preferred dairy-free Greek-style yogurt alternative for the Greek yogurt.

Meal Prep & Storage

• Fridge storage – store the base in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Keep toppings separate – add toppings like granola fresh right before eating so they stay crisp and don’t get soggy sitting in the base.
• Freezer storage – the base can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw in the fridge overnight before eating, then stir well.

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