Cooking and Meal Prep Recipes Oven-Dried Persimmon Rounds By Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN Facebook Twitter Stephanie Forsythe, MS, RDN, CNSC, is a registered dietitian nutritionist who has developed recipes and blog content for Savor Health. Learn about our editorial process Updated on December 21, 2021 Medically reviewed Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and nutrition and exercise healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN Medically reviewed by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN LinkedIn Twitter Kristy is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist and trained culinary professional. She has worked in a variety of settings, including MSKCC and Rouge Tomate. Learn about our Medical Review Board Print Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN (58 ratings) Total Time: 125 min Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 120 min Servings: 6 (1 persimmon worth each) Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 118 calories 0g fat 31g carbs 1g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 (1 persimmon worth each) Amount per serving Calories 118 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 2mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 21g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 1g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 13mg 1% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 270mg 6% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. Looking for a satisfying and nutritious mid-afternoon snack? You came to the right place. Persimmons look like a bright orange tomato, but they are actually a nutritious and sweet fruit. They come in two varieties: fuya and hachiya. This recipe calls for fuyu persimmons, which can be sliced and eaten raw (versus hachiya persimmons, which need to be soft and peeled in order to eat). After slicing and baking these fuyu persimmon rounds, you can take a mid-day break to enjoy these tasty fruit "chips." Persimmons contain antioxidants called catechins and gallocatechins, as well as high levels of vitamin A and vitamin C. Ingredients 6 medium fuyu persimmons Preparation Preheat oven to 250F. Thinly slice the persimmons crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds. Divide the persimmons between 2 wire racks set atop baking sheets. Bake until the centers look dry and the edges begin to curl up, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Cooking and Serving Tips Need a more calorie dense snack? Quarter these persimmon rounds and use them in a homemade trailmix. Try mixing them with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate chips. You can also add them to a cup of Greek yogurt for a protein and calcium-rich snack. Include these oven-dried persimmon rounds in your favorite salad for an extra crunch of fiber, Vitamin C, and antioxidants. This is a great recipe to have leftovers from because it is so versatile. Make a large batch for the whole week and have them morning, afternoon, or evening to satisfy a sweet, crunchy craving. They are a unique Thanksgiving addition to your appetizer or dessert platter. Pour them in a lined basket and enjoy a festive fall snack. Or, pair them with a batch of kale chips for an extra crunchy and nutrient-rich snack. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! 2 Sources Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Lee JH, Lee YB, Seo WD, Kang ST, Lim JW, Cho KM. Comparative Studies of Antioxidant Activities and Nutritional Constituents of Persimmon Juice (Diospyros kaki L. cv. Gapjubaekmok). Prev Nutr Food Sci. 2012;17(2):141-51. doi:10.3746/pnf.2012.17.2.141 U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture: Food Data Central. Persimmon, raw. April 1, 2020. By Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN Stephanie Forsythe, MS, RDN, CNSC, is a registered dietitian nutritionist who has developed recipes and blog content for Savor Health. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit Advertiser Disclosure × The offers that appear in this table are from companies that partner with and compensate Verywell Fit for displaying their offer. These partnerships do not impact our editorial choices or otherwise influence our editorial content.