Christmas smoothie with mandarins, persimmon and cinnamon

Christmas smoothie made with mandarins, persimmon, soya yoghurt and oat milk, with almond butter, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom. Vegan and made with seasonal fruit, a smoothie for December, 254 kcal.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 254 kcal per serving
• Protein: 7 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbs: 34 g

Ingredients

• 4 mandarins
• 1 persimmon
• 150g soya yoghurt
• 10g ginger
• 200ml oat milk
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 pinch of cardamom

Method

You’ll need: blender · chopping board · knife

1. Peel the mandarins and separate them into segments.
2. Remove the stalk end of the persimmon and cut it into pieces. Peel the ginger.
3. Put the mandarins, persimmon, ginger, soya yoghurt, oat milk, almond butter, cinnamon and cardamom into a blender.
4. Blend everything for 1 minute until the smoothie is smooth.
5. Pour the Christmas smoothie into two glasses and serve straight away.

Good to know

Mandarins and persimmons are in season in December, and together they taste like a plate of Christmas treats. Cinnamon, cardamom and a piece of ginger make the smoothie wintry, while almond butter and soya yoghurt give it body.

Swaps

Persimmon → banana. Soya yoghurt → natural yoghurt (then vegetarian). Almond butter → cashew butter. Oat milk → almond milk.

Cooking tips

The persimmon should be soft, or it will taste furry. You can also use a sharon fruit while it's still firm.

Storage

Best drunk fresh; covered, it keeps for 1 day in the fridge.

Allergens

Contains soya, almonds and gluten (oat milk, unless labelled gluten-free). Suitable for children and in pregnancy.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a Christmas smoothie keep in the fridge?

Best drunk fresh; covered, it keeps for 1 day in the fridge.

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