Deliciously refreshing butternut persimmon smoothie recipe using butternut squash and persimmon as the base, and paired with kiwi, orange, and apple
Today I have a deliciously refreshing butternut persimmon smoothie recipe to share with you. In the summer it practically becomes a habit to roll out of bed in the morning and head straight to my trusty blender to make a morning smoothie. When Fall rolls around I’m more likely to head straight for my tea kettle instead but every once in a while I still start the day off right with a smoothie. This week I decided to use seasonal ingredients to make a smoothie unlike any I’ve made before, using butternut squash and persimmons that I picked up from the farmer’s market as the base. I was suspicious about those flavors in a smoothie but paired with kiwi, orange and apple it turned out fantastic. I sprinkled a few pomegranate seeds on top, which Maverick and I loved but Adelaide and Rick were not fans of, so consider the garnish optional.
Butternut Persimmon Smoothie
Butternut Persimmon Paradise Smoothie
Deliciously refreshing butternut persimmon smoothie recipe using butternut squash and persimmon as the base, and paired with kiwi, orange, and apple.
Ingredients
- 1/2 apple
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 kiwi, peeled
- 1/2 cup butternut squash
- 1 fuyu persimmon
- handful of ice
- 1 cup coconut water can use other liquid like orange juice or water
- pomegranate seeds optional garnish
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to blender, and blend until desired consistency.
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Garnish with pomegranates, optional.
Maverick approves of this smoothie!
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Hi, Emily! Now butternut certainly does sound strange in a smoothie, but since I happen to have one on my counter, I just may try this. I looks really interesting – almost like peanut butter in the photo. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I hope you try it! The butternut squash flavor blends right in and I’ll definitely be using it more often in my smoothies.
This looks amazing! Do you use the butternut squash raw or is it cooked?
Thank you! I used raw butternut squash.
Raw butternut squash a smoothie is a new one for me, will have to try it. Really nice photos!
Thanks for your kind words, Rosemary. I hope you try it, I actually really like it!
What a creative fall smoothie idea! I have literally never thought to put butternut squash and persimmon together in a smoothie and now I cannot wait to try this! I feel like my kids would love this too!
My kids loved it! Thanks Anjali!
This sounds like a very refreshing and delicious smoothie.
Thanks Andrea!
I’m loving the sound of Butternut Squash in a smoothie! Such a great Fall mood!
Thanks Shanika!
This is such a sweet and smooth drink. Do not skip adding the persimmon seeds on top.
Thanks Sharon!
Love the flavors. Sweet, Sour, Tangy and fruity. This is so tempting and I am drooling for sure.
Thanks Veena!