Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Apple, chopped | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 420 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almonds, soaked | 28 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the chopped apple and soaked almonds.
- Place the prepared ingredients in a blender with the unsweetened almond milk and water.
- Blend until completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides.
- Add the cinnamon and blend briefly again.
- Serve immediately at cool room temperature without ice.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international smoothie adaptation)
Apple Almond Cinnamon Smoothie is a freshly blended drink served without ice. 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 Apple Almond Cinnamon Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (414g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 49 kcal | 201 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.8 g | 24.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | 16.3 g |
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 10.1 g |
| Calcium | 99.2 mg | 411.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.32 mg | 1.34 mg |
| Magnesium | 14.8 mg | 61.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 34.3 mg | 142.3 mg |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 297 mg |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 129 mg |
| Zinc | 0.21 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Manganese | 0.03 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Selenium | 0.07 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.00 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 21.7 µg | 90.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.20 mg | 17.42 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.6 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.19 mg | 0.79 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.9 µg | 7.7 µg |
| Choline | 4.9 mg | 20.5 mg |
