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    Persimmon Smoothie (Vegan)

    Last Updated January 19, 2023. Published November 7, 2020 By Charla 12 Comments

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    This delicious Asian fruit makes the most perfect vegan autumnal smoothie. It takes less than 10 minutes to whip up using only 7 ingredients.

    smoothie with 3 persimmons on a cloth

    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.

    Persimmon smoothie

    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

    smoothie in a clear straw

    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.

    overhead smoothie shot on a cloth

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    • Mango Coconut Water Smoothie
    • Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
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    smoothie with 2 persimmons

    Persimmon Smoothie (Vegan)

    This delicious persimmon is vegan friendly and takes less than 10 minutes to make.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 1 minute
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 179kcal
    Author: Charla

    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 1mg
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    I'm Charla. Caribbean foodie & Certified Health Coach. Welcome to the heaven of gluten and dairy free recipes as well as modernised healthier alternatives to some of your favourite Caribbean recipes.

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    Comments

    1. Katinka

      July 16, 2022 at 2:08 pm

      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. 🙂

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      • Charla

        July 17, 2022 at 2:01 pm

        Hi Katinka, that sounds delicious and something I will definitely try when it is winter here.

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    2. Sarah James

      November 07, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Charla

        November 07, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        You are more than welcome Sarah.

        Reply
    3. Healing Tomato

      November 07, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Charla

        November 07, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        Thank you and enjoy!!

        Reply
    4. Jen

      November 07, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Charla

        November 07, 2020 at 4:14 pm

        Thanks Jen. I hope you like it!!

        Reply
    5. Julia

      November 07, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Charla

        November 07, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        No problem Julia.

        Reply
    6. Sue

      November 07, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      I adore persimmons and I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This is the perfect fall breakfast 🙂

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      • Charla

        November 07, 2020 at 12:41 pm

        Thanks Sue and I totally agree!!

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