This delicious Asian fruit makes the most perfect vegan autumnal smoothie. It takes less than 10 minutes to whip up using only 7 ingredients.
If you are a fan of persimmons then you will love this smoothie, it's tasty, seasonal and completely dairy free.
This smoothie is bursting with nutrition and optimal fibre levels to help sustain the entire body.
While I do not like the cold weather I do like the whole range of fruit and veggies that the supermarkets like to stock. One of my favourite Autumnal fruits is persimmons, a percy what?
I repeat PERSIMMON and even more as a persimmon smoothie recipe. I had that what-the-heck-is-this-fruit expression on my face too a few years ago.
What is a persimmon?
On a serious note, the persimmon fruit is bright yellow/orange in colour, oval shaped, smooth and very juicy when ripe.
The fruit derives from East Asia and is popular amongst the western hemisphere during the cooler months. There are several persimmon species including
- Sharon fruit
- Fuyu
- Hachiya
- Chocolate persimmon
- Tanenashi
Reason to make this smoothie
- It's a great way to incorporate seasonal fruit
- Perfect for the fall/winter time
- It takes less than 10 minutes to whip up
- Suitable for those who are vegan/dairy free/lactose intolerant/paleo/whole 30
- It's naturally sweet
- Contains only 7 ingredients
The Steps
Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender and blitz into a smooth consistency.
Notes and tips
- Use any species of persimmon to make this recipe, it will work regardless of which one you use.
- For super sweet results, allow the persimmon to ripen until it's soft and almost at the point of bursting.
- Persimmon when firm aren't that sweet so keep that in mind.
- Feel free to add additional nuts/grains to your smoothie or even turn the recipe into a thick smoothie bowl
- Use another plant based milk such as coconut milk or cashew if you want to.
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Persimmon Smoothie (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 2 persimmons
- 1 cup of almond milk or another plant based milk
- ½ of a frozen banana
- 4 medjool dates optional
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
Instructions
- All of the ingredients to a blender and blitz until a smooth consistency is achieved.
Notes
- Use any species of persimmon to make this recipe, it will work regardless of which one you use.
- For super sweet results, allow the persimmon to ripen until it's soft and almost at the point of bursting.
- Persimmon when firm aren't that sweet so keep that in mind
- Feel free to add additional nuts/grains to your smoothie or even turn the recipe into a thick smoothie bowl
- Use another plant based milk such as coconut milk or cashew if you want to.
Katinka
I was looking for choko recipes for a friend's party tomorrow (have tonnes) and found your blog. I love persimmons, I cook them with beef, it's simply divine, but this is a great new idea for me, thank you!
From the sub-tropics in Australia. 🙂
Charla
Hi Katinka, that sounds delicious and something I will definitely try when it is winter here.
Sarah James
Persimmon are one of my favourite fruits and I hadn't thought of making a smoothie with them. Can't wait to try your recipe , thanks for sharing.
Charla
You are more than welcome Sarah.
Healing Tomato
What a great use of persimmons! I have never tried making a smoothie out of them, so, this sounds like a delicious idea. It looks really healthy which always gets my attention. I can't wait to make this smoothie over and over again.
Charla
Thank you and enjoy!!
Jen
I love having smoothies for breakfast because I'm not much of a morning eater but want something to start the day. Can't wait to try this one tomorrow.
Charla
Thanks Jen. I hope you like it!!
Julia
I love persimmon smoothie and make it when persimmon is in season. Haven't tried adding nutmeg in, so will be trying it next time I make it!
Charla
No problem Julia.
Sue
I adore persimmons and I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This is the perfect fall breakfast 🙂
Charla
Thanks Sue and I totally agree!!