Persimmon Latte (Hongshi Latte) (Edit recipe)

Creamy and naturally sweet persimmon latte is a wonderful and comforting paleo and vegan latte during Fall and Winter. The flavor of persimmon is amplified with cinnamon, and made creamy and dreamy with dairy free milk. Inspired by the Korean hongshi latte, it’s quick and easy to make and can be served iced or hot. It’s just heaven in a cup if you are a persimmon fan like me!

5 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	59
Fat:	4 g
Carbohydrates:	6 g
Protein:	1 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	165 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	4 g
Calculated per serving.

by What Great Grandma Ate

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Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 whole Persimmons, (ripe hachiya persimmon, or 1 1/2 fuyu persimmons)
2 cup Almond Milk, (or your favorite dairy-free milk; coconut milk for AIP)
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
2-3 tsp Pure Maple Syrup, optional
Coconut Cream, frothed, optional (or frothed milk, and/or cinnamon for topping)

For caffeinated latte

1/4 cup strongly brewed Coffee, or 2 shots of espresso

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Cut the persimmon in half, then remove the peel. If the skin doesn't peel off easily, use a grapefruit spoon or a regular spoon to scoop out the flesh from the skin. Remove seeds, if any, and cut into chunks.
Add the persimmon chunks, almond milk, and cinnamon to a high-powered blender, and blend until smooth. You can also add coffee or espresso here if you are making it caffeinated.
Taste then add maple syrup, if needed.
For hot latte: Pour into a small saucepan and heat over medium low heat for 5 minutes while stirring often, making sure the mixture doesn't come to a boil. If it does, lower the heat more. Pour the mixture in to a mug or a glass.
For iced latte: No need to heat up the blended mixture. Fill a glass with ice, then pour into the glass.
Top with frothed milk, whipped coconut cream, and/or cinnamon before serving.

Notes

I highly recommend using hachiya persimmon (longer in shape) since they are much softer for blending. However, fuyu persimmon will work in a pinch and they may be easier to find. Use a high-powered blender to break them down completely. // You can use any dairy-free milk you have on hand. Cashew milk will also work beautifully. If you are making an AIP latte or if you are nut-free, use coconut milk instead.// To froth milk, you can heat it up gently over medium low to low heat on the stovetop. Use a frothing wand to froth. If you want to make it real easy, just add milk to an electric frother and let it do the job. // While this yummy persimmon latte is caffeine free, you can definitely make this recipe with coffee or espresso if you want! When blending the persimmon and milk together, simply add 1/4 cup of strongly brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso. Warm up on the stove together for a hot latte, or pour over ice if you want to enjoy it cold.