Persimmon Smoothie
A 5-ingredient persimmon smoothie with healthy fats and creamy texture that uses fresh persimmons—simple yet packed with flavor and nutrients.
Servings: 2 servings (1 ¾ cups total)
Calories: 284kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ripe Fuyu persimmons one extra for garnish (optional)
- 1 cup oat milk, coconut milk, or almond milk or other nut milk of choice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon plus extra for garnish
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (also known as desiccated coconut) about 15 grams plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional) Only add if you want a more pudding-like consistency and for garnish
- Roasted pistachios, sunflower, pumpkin seeds, or nuts of your choice (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Cut out the crown and peel the persimmons.2 ripe Fuyu persimmons
- Add them with the other ingredients (except garnishes) to a high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth (less than 1 minute).1 cup oat milk, coconut milk, or almond milk, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (also known as desiccated coconut), 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Transfer to your glass(es) of choice. Optional: Garnish the inside of the glass(es) with thin persimmon slices.
- Garnish with seeds, nuts, cinnamon powder, and extra coconut shreds.Roasted pistachios, sunflower, pumpkin seeds, or nuts of your choice (optional)
Notes
Do I have to peel the Fuyu persimmons? When the fruits are orange and ripe, you don't need to peel them. I usually do, but if you opt not to, then wash the fruits and only cut out the crown.
Can I use Hachiya persimmons? Although I prefer Fuyu, you can use the elongated-shaped persimmons. Make sure they are completely ripe and softened, though. Otherwise, they will have a very astringent, almost pungent taste. Use over-ripe fruits that look almost like swollen balloons and are sweet and jelly-like inside. Note: Most sold persimmons still need to ripen further at home. Leave them in your pantry or fruit baskets for a week or so.
Adding chia seeds to the smoothie: If you prefer a thicker pudding-like consistency, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to the blender. I usually only add them as garnish.
Plant milk: It is best to choose unsweetened oat, coconut, or almond milk. But always choose a plant or nut milk you love best.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 111mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 5mg