This seasonal Persimmon Smoothie is quick & easy to make, naturally high in protein, gluten-free & full of warming, sweet cinnamon flavours.
This super creamy Persimmon Smoothie is naturally sweet with delicious warming cinnamon undertones and might just become your new favourite way to eat persimmon!
It's a great way to use excess or overripe persimmon and as their season is so short it's nice to really make the most of them while we can.
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What ingredients do I need?
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To make this smoothie you will need a blender. High-speed blenders are fantastic to have if you make a lot of smoothies.
The ingredients to make this Cinnamon Persimmon Smoothie are pretty simple:
- Persimmon - Any kind, just make sure it's nice and ripe. It should feel a little squishy.
- Frozen banana - For creaminess and to chill the smoothie
- Dairy-free milk - Any kind. Preferably unsweetened. I like to use oat milk, cashew milk or coconut-based milk for smoothies.
- Cinnamon - Works so well with persimmon and adds some warmth which is important in fall and winter smoothies.
- Cashew nuts - These add some extra staying power thanks to their protein and healthy fats and give a delicious nutty flavour that complements the persimmon and cinnamon. Omit to make the smoothie nut-free (just reduce the milk a little to compensate) or replace with raw sunflower seeds.
- Maple syrup - Optional. use only if you want a little extra sweetness. If your banana and persimmon are very ripe you might not need it.
That's it.
How to make persimmon smoothie
Making a persimmon smoothie is as simple as cutting the persimmon into chunks then adding it along with all of the other ingredients to a blender and blending until smooth. I recommend omitting the maple syrup at first then having a quick taste once it's blended to check the sweetness. You likely won't need to add any but if you do just add a drop and give it a quick blend after to combine.
I like to sprinkle some cinnamon on top of my persimmon smoothie before serving.
What does persimmon taste like?
Persimmon have a texture somewhere between apricot, plum and tomato. They are sweet and mild with cinnamon undertones. Once blended up in this smoothie the flavour is reminiscent of mild sweet pumpkin. Read about the nutritional benefits of persimmon here.
Are persimmon peels edible?
The skin on persimmon is pretty thin much like apple peel and is fine to eat. Just be sure to wash it first and remove the leaves from the top of the fruit.
Variations
Optional extras you could add to this persimmon smoothie include:
- flaxseed or chia seeds for omega 3's
- vegan yogurt for a healthy dose of probiotics
- turmeric
- fresh orange or some orange juice in place of the milk
- a tablespoon of cocoa to make a chocolate persimmon smoothie
How to make a persimmon smoothie bowl
This dairy-free persimmon smoothie can easily be made into a smoothie bowl by reducing the milk to make it extra thick. Start off with half the amount and add a little more as needed to get the thickness you want.
Then you top your persimmon smoothie bowl with all kinds of toppings like:
- fresh persimmon slices
- sliced banana
- date caramel
- nuts & seeds
- dried fruit
- nut butter
- fresh berries
- almond hemp granola
- chocolate chips
- chopped apple or pear
- vegan yogurt
- shredded coconut
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📖 Recipe
Persimmon Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe persimmon
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- about 10 cashew nuts , if you don't have a high powered blender, soak the cashew nuts in hot water for 5 minutes before adding to the blender. See notes for cashew alternatives.
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon , add a little more if you prefer a stronger cinnamon taste
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup , OPTIONAL - add to taste
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INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the leaves from the persimmon, discard, then cut each fruit into a few pieces. Add them along with all of the other ingredients except the maple syrup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Give it a quick taste from the blender and add the maple syrup if necessary. Give it a quick 5-second blend after adding it then serve.
NOTES
Optional extras you could add to this persimmon smoothie include:
- a tablespoon of flaxseed or chia seeds for omega 3's
- vegan yogurt for a healthy dose of probiotics
- a pinch of turmeric or nutmeg
- a tablespoon of cocoa to make a chocolate persimmon smoothie
NUTRITION
Nutritional information is provided for convenience & as a courtesy. The data is a computer generated estimate so should be used as a guide only.
Stephanie says
Sooo yummy! Great way to use up my persimmons! Thank you!
Lucy says
I made this smoothie for breakfast today. My partner and I really enjoyed it. Thank you!
A Virtual Vegan says
You're welcome. I'm glad you both enjoyed it!
Ginger Henderson says
What type of persimmons did you use?
A Virtual Vegan says
They were Fuyu. I will edit the recipe so it says!
Ginger Henderson says
This is amazing!