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Persimmon Smoothie
A 5-ingredient persimmon smoothie with healthy fats and creamy texture that uses fresh persimmons—simple yet packed with flavor and nutrients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 servings (1 ¾ cups total)
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
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.
- Add them with the other ingredients (except garnishes) to a high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth (less than 1 minute).
- 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.
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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 Information
Serving
1
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
580mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
111mg
(123%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings (1 ¾ cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 580mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 111mg | 123% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.