Persimmon Smoothie
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Persimmon Smoothie
Description
This Persimmon Smoothie uses ripe Fuyu persimmons peeled and blended with oat milk, cinnamon, shredded coconut, and optionally chia seeds. The ingredients combine to create a creamy, slightly sweet smoothie with the gentle warmth of cinnamon and a tropical note from coconut. Using ripe Fuyu persimmons ensures a firm but juicy texture, while the oat milk provides a smooth base without overpowering the fruit's flavor.
Blending the ingredients until smooth produces a rich consistency, and optional garnishes such as thin persimmon slices, cinnamon powder, shredded coconut, and nuts like pistachios offer varied textures and enhance the presentation. The chia seeds are optional and can add thickness akin to pudding if desired.
This smoothie fits well as a nutritious breakfast or snack, taking advantage of seasonal persimmons' flavor. For best results, use ripe fruit and unsweetened plant milk varieties to maintain a balance of sweetness without excess sugar.
Persimmons need to be ripe to avoid astringency, so leaving them to soften at room temperature if needed is important. If preferred, Hachiya persimmons can be used only when fully ripe and soft. The recipe advises peeling the fruit but notes that well-washed persimmons can be used unpeeled by cutting out the crown.
Ingredients
- 2 Fuyu persimmon one extra for garnish (optional, ripe
- 1 cup oat milk or other nut milk of choice, or coconut milk, or almond milk
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon plus extra for garnish
- ¼ cup shredded coconut about 15 grams plus extra for garnish, unsweetened, aka desiccated coconut
- 1 tablespoon chia seed Only add if you want a more pudding-like consistency and for garnish, optional
- pistachios for garnish, roasted, or sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or nuts of your choice, optional
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.
Notes
- Ripe Fuyu persimmons have smooth, sweet flesh and do not necessarily require peeling, but if skipped, wash thoroughly and remove only the crown.
- If using Hachiya persimmons, ensure they are fully ripe and soft to avoid bitterness; overripe fruits that are jelly-like work best.
- Adding a tablespoon of chia seeds will thicken the smoothie into a pudding-like consistency; otherwise, use as a thinner drink.
- Choose unsweetened oat, coconut, or almond milk varieties to maintain the intended flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings (1 ¾ cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% 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.
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