Yogurt Persimmon Smoothie

If you want to try a fun seasonal fruit, this yogurt persimmon smoothie is the perfect place to start. It’s creamy, refreshing, and naturally sweet with cozy fall flavor. Made with simple ingredients and blended in minutes, this smoothie feels festive while still being easy enough for everyday sipping.

This recipe uses ripe persimmons to create a naturally thick and luscious texture without needing frozen fruit or banana. It’s a great way to mix up your smoothie routine and enjoy produce that shines during the cooler months.

Why You’ll Love It

• A delicious way to try seasonal persimmons: Persimmons shine during the fall and early winter months, making this smoothie a fun and delicious way to try something new while leaning into seasonal flavors.
• Creamy texture without banana: Ripe persimmons create a naturally smooth, pudding-like texture that makes this smoothie feel rich and satisfying without needing banana or frozen fruit.
• Naturally sweet and lightly spiced: The natural sweetness of persimmons pairs beautifully with bright citrus and warm cinnamon, creating a smoothie that feels festive, refreshing, and comforting all at once.
• Quick 5-minute recipe: With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, this smoothie blends together in minutes. It’s simple enough for busy mornings or a quick afternoon snack.

Persimmon Smoothie Ingredients

This 5-ingredient smoothie is such a satisfying pairing of sweet, citrus and a bit of deep flavor from the honey and spice.

• Yogurt: You can use plain Greek yogurt or a dairy-free version too, like my fave cashew coconut yogurt.
• Orange: A lightly peeled orange adds a juicy, citrus flavor to this blend while also giving it vitamin C.
• Fuyu persimmons: Fuyu persimmons are sweet, mild, and perfect for smoothies. You’ll typically find them in grocery stores starting in fall. Wait until they’re ripe to use in the recipe!
• Honey: Honey enhances the natural sweetness of persimmons. Maple syrup works great if you prefer a vegan option.
• Cinnamon: A sprinkle of cinnamon adds warmth and cozy seasonal flavor. You can blend it in or sprinkle it on top.

How to Make a Persimmon Smoothie

Since persimmons may be a new-to-you fruit, especially if you aren’t used to tossing them into a smoothie, I added a recipe step on how to prep them (spoiler alert, it’s super easy). Here’s how I’m blending this 5-ingredient smoothie:

Step 1: Since the skin of a persimmon is edible, start by washing the fruit well. Then remove the top stem and you’re ready to toss them into the blender along with the yogurt, orange (peeled) and honey.

Step 2: Blend this mixture until smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed to get the smoothest result. If you thought the liquid was missing, it’s not. Oranges and persimmons are super juicy fruits so they act as both the liquid and the produce in this recipe. If you want to add in a few tablespoons of water to help your blender then go for it.

Step 3: Pour into a glass and sprinkle cinnamon on top. Enjoy!

For more delicious cold-season smoothie recipes, check out my butternut squash smoothie, apple pie smoothie, pomegranate smoothie or a festive fig smoothie. Lean into the flavors of the season and have fun with your daily beverage!

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