Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Apples, sliced | 600 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Soft dates, chopped | 100 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rolled oats | 160 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almonds, chopped | 50 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 34 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Maple syrup | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the sliced apples and chopped soft dates and spread them in a shallow baking dish.
- Dot with half the ghee and sprinkle over the cinnamon and sweetener.
- Combine the rolled oats and chopped almonds with the remaining ghee and scatter them evenly.
- Bake until the fruit is soft and bubbling and the topping is gently browned.
- Rest for ten minutes and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international baked-fruit dessert adaptation)
Warm Date Apple Bake is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Warm Date Apple Bake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (161g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 195 kcal | 314 kcal |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 6.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 30.1 g | 48.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | 23.3 g |
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 12.0 g |
| Calcium | 34.6 mg | 55.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.10 mg | 1.78 mg |
| Magnesium | 45.4 mg | 73.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 105.2 mg | 169.4 mg |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 374 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.86 mg | 1.39 mg |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Selenium | 5.2 µg | 8.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.05 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 31.5 µg | 50.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.55 mg | 2.49 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.1 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.14 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.57 mg | 0.92 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 10.1 µg | 16.3 µg |
| Choline | 14.0 mg | 22.6 mg |
