QUICK BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE -PERSIMMON, STRAWBERRY and COCONUT SMOOTHIE -

                                                                          

PERSIMMONS, AKA SHARON FRUIT  ARE WONDERFUL FRUITS THAT TASTE GREAT IN SMOOTHIES . - ORIGINALLY  CULTIVATED IN THE FAR EAST  THEY HAVE NOW BECOME A GLOBAL FRUIT THAT PACKS A PUNCH WITH ITS HEALTH BENEFITS.

To avoid bitterness, the  paler  varieties should be  eaten only when very ripe, usually peeled.

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS?

 A powerhouse of vitamin A  Vitamin C and high amounts of manganese, this colourful fruit certainly packs a punch of health benefits; an excellent source of fiber, with B-complex vitamins  present which can  aid your metabolic system; high in anti-oxidents, persimmons are  anti-inflammatory fruit, which is great for those of us that have those aches and pains as we age! . This little golden fruit is certainly a super one to have in your diet and its so easy to pop into a quick and easy smoothie for breakfast or as a post workout.  

                                                                         

PERSIMMON AND STRAWBERRY BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE

2 Persimmons ( sharon fruit) 

1 banana ( from frozen, cut into slices - makes it creamier)

 handful of frozen strawberries ( 6 if you can get fresh ones) 

1/2 teaspoon Cacoa Tablespoon flax seeds 

1/2 can of coconut milk/ or water

 1 teaspoon of honey ( to taste)

TO MAKE:

Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

                                                                    

                                                                    

Pour into glass and add flax seeds,

For EXTRA goodness add some chopped cashews/ poppyseeds / toasted sesame seeds to the top and ENJOY:)

                                                                   

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