The persimmon is a fall and winter fruit (available from October to February) that is uniquely plump and sweet. It is an underrated fruit, primarily because a lot of people ignore them in the grocery store. They know what the fruit looks like, but since they don’t know what to do with it, the fruit remains in the store. For those who love persimmons and have countless recipes, we applaud your culinary knowledge and skills. If you are familiar with persimmons, then you know they are not for everyone, especially, kids, but this smoothie may change the way the little ones feel about the unique fruit.
If you are new to persimmons, it can be tricky to determine their ripeness. Just like other fruits, persimmons taste best when you allow them to fully ripen. Hachiya persimmons take a little longer to ripen than Fuyu persimmons, which you will want to buy for this recipe. Many people think that Fuyu persimmons have a sweeter flavor profile and that they are less astringent than Hachiya persimmons. A Fuyu persimmon is ripe when it is a little squishy, but still slightly firm to the touch. Firm Hachiya persimmons are very tart, and only sweeten up once they fully ripen.
As far as flavor goes, Fuyu persimmons have a mild taste with a honey-like flavor. You can eat them raw, removing the tops and the skin before slicing them up. Just make sure to discard any large seeds, especially before you blend them into this smoothie. The persimmons are the only fruit or vegetable in this smoothie and they are slightly sour, the homemade almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon juice will balance that tartness. We hope you (and the kids!) love this simple persimmon smoothie. It’s definitely one for the books that is very easy to make.
- Prep Time:5m
- Total Time:3m
- Serves: 1 serving
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 medium persimmons, peeled and seeded
- 1 c homemade almond milk
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- To chill the smoothie, add one cup of ice and continue blending. Alternatively, cube the persimmon the night before and place it in the freezer overnight. Add the frozen persimmon and the rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
