Sunshine Sharon fruit smoothie… and all things orange

With fruit smoothies I think I’d rather just eat the fruit but this Sharon fruit smoothie its a perfect way to enjoy a fruit that’s bit different.

Add in some  lovely vegetables  and spice – then you’ve got a very delicious smoothie 

Surely that’s got to be good for us??

Come on!! 

So what is Sharon Fruit?

Sharon fruit is the trade name of a variety of persimmon grown in Israel.

It is shaped like a tomato with thin, orange skin, a green stalk and orange flesh.

It is a ‘non-astringent’ variety of persimmon but still has a tannic taste.

Nutritious Sharon fruit 

Sharon fruit are a fantastic source of fibre and vitamin C!

I didn’t know a huge amount about them but now I’ve just discovered they contain Betulin acid which is an anti cancer agent- what’s not to love.

I have Sharon fruit in lots of smoothies ( delicious with dark frozen cherries) and even better is most of the supermarkets do a pack of 3 for 99p…..

So why not mix it up a bit and start trying some new fruits.

This Sharon fruit smoothie is so so delicious with carrot, orange and ginger too! Try it – devine 

Other fruit and vegetable Smoothies

If you love this then I’m sure you’ll also like  my  Get Over the Greens?

Have a look at this too

Have fun with these lovely smoothies and juices!

Big Love Cx

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Enjoy 

Much Love Clare x 

Sharon fruit smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 146kcal

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A delicious blend of Sharon fruit, carrot, orange and ginger

Ingredients

• 1 large Carrot
• 1 large Orange freshly squeezed
• 1/2 a Persimmon Sharon Fruit
• 1/2 teaspoon of ginger either frozen or fresh.
• 150 ml Water approx.
• Handful of ice

Instructions

• Put a handful of ice onto the blender.
• Wash the carrot and chop the end off but don't bother peeling the carrot.
• Cut into small rounds and put into the blender/ smoothie maker / Nutribullet
• Add 1/2 a Sharon fruit cut into a couple of pieces and the Juice from 1 squeezed Orange.
• Add about 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, the ready chopped frozen ginger is brilliant.
• If using fresh, cut off a small piece, peel it and then either chop or grate.
• Add about 150ml of water but it's really down to personal preference how creamy or not you want this.
• I like it more juice than smoothie so always start with at least 150ml.
• Blitz, Pour and Enjoy

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Sharon fruit smoothie

Amount per Serving

Calories

146

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Sodium

 

51

mg

2

%

Potassium

 

572

mg

16

%

Carbohydrates

 

37

g

12

%

Fiber

 

8

g

33

%

Sugar

 

26

g

29

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

11852

IU

237

%

Vitamin C

 

80

mg

97

%

Calcium

 

84

mg

8

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.