Persimmon Smoothie

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, in between enjoying some delicious and seasonal pumpkin smoothies too.

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• What ingredients do I need?
• How to make persimmon smoothie
• What does persimmon taste like?
• Are persimmon peels edible?
• Variations
• How to make a persimmon smoothie bowl
• Hungry for more?
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What ingredients do I need?

(For detailed measurements and instructions, see the printable recipe card).

To make this vegan 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:

1. flaxseed or chia seeds for omega 3's
2. vegan yogurt for a healthy dose of probiotics
3. turmeric
4. fresh orange or some orange juice in place of the milk
5. 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

Hungry for more?

Love this persimmon smoothie? You might also enjoy these seasonal vegan smoothies:

• Cranberry Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
• Chocolate Smoothie
• Vegan Green Smoothie
• Sweet Potato Smoothie
• Tahini Pumpkin Smoothie

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