Description
A refreshing and creamy smoothie made with ripe persimmons, Greek yogurt, and a hint of ginger, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe persimmons, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small banana, fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or a pinch of ground ginger
- 1 to 1.25 cups cold milk of choice (dairy, almond, or oat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 to 6 ice cubes (if necessary)
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Small pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the persimmons.
- Pour milk into the blender first.
- Layer in yogurt, persimmons, banana, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- Blend until creamy, adjusting thickness with additional milk or ice.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with honey or add a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a thicker smoothie, add more ice or use frozen fruit. Feel free to experiment with add-ins like greens or protein powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg