Persimmon Smoothie with Almonds and Date Syrup
By Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen - Tuesday, January 03, 2017
Persimmon, i had and still have difficulty in pronouncing this fruit name. For many days, i have called it permisson 😦. While reading about them, i came to know, there are lot of varieties of Persimmon and some are non-edible by humans😯. Among the edible varieties like hachiya, kaki, jiro they are also classified as Astringent and non-astringent. Astringent varieties, need to be fully ripened before eating them, or else it will give you a very bad after taste, you will hate that fruit.
The variety i used for this smoothie, hachiya persimmon is astringent. I picked up well-ripened fruit, that was very soft and makes a mark when touched with finger.
Another warning about the smoothie, this smoothie congeals/gels fast. So, serve it immediately, do not rest it for even 10 minutes. We don't mind a bit thicker pudding-like smoothies. If you are left with jelled smoothie, dont worry, make a smoothie bowl with it. I served this in a bowl to my hubby, garnished it with some cut persimmons and almond silvers.
Ingredients (serves 2)
1 persimmon
4-5 almonds
1 cup fresh milk
1 tbsp Date syrup or 4-5 nos dates
Method
- Wash and cut the persimmon into chunks, take the fruit chunks and almonds in a blender and blend smooth.Add milk and dates syrup to the fruit pulp and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
- This smoothie congeals/jells pretty fast. If left for 10 minutes, it will turn like a pudding, so serve immediately. If you don't mind pudding like consistency, then serve it as a smoothie bowl, topped with some fresh cut fruits and nuts.
15 comments
Refreshing and filling smoothie,love the color.
ReplyDeleteWow what a healthy smoothie I don't know some how I take step back when thinking about smoothie but now will sure give a try to this...
ReplyDeleteLooks like we are in same wavelength, even i prepared a smoothie with persimmon for this theme but in a different way, delicious refreshing smoothie there.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful click, Priya. I love the bottles you've used to serve your smoothie in.
ReplyDeleteOk then I will rest by enjoying your creation Priya...even I end up saying permission..lol...and girl is there no limit to your research and search for more phds?..:)..btw those individual serving and the whole setup looks so amazing..
ReplyDeleteLove the color of the smoothie and presentation.
ReplyDeleteI was able to get hold of good ripe persimmons only once and then I couldn't find it... :( This smoothie is so nutty...
ReplyDeleteI love the fruit but it's not available here😕. I am sure a smoothie with it is going to taste awesome .
ReplyDeleteLol on the smoothie bowl. Love the fruit colour we get just the orange one here.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful clicks Priya. Even I have pronounced this the wrong way and this is one other fruit that I miss here.
ReplyDeleteCreamy and delicious looking fruit smoothie. Never used persimmon in smoothies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely texture of the smoothie! Love the use of almonds :)
ReplyDeleteI had high hopes regarding persimmons this season but the entire batch just disappointed me :( This smoothie sounds wonderful though.
ReplyDeleteI love persimmons and that is creamy and tasty smoothie.
ReplyDeleteIts mine fav fruit.. love it..
ReplyDeleteThanks a Lot for taking your time out and Visiting my Kitchen!!!!! Your Valuable Comments keep me going!!! Feel free to ask your doubts , i will definitely try reply you back. Good Day!!!