Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Ripe avocado | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 450 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Soft dates | 35 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the ripe avocado and soft dates.
- 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 green cardamom and blend briefly again.
- Serve immediately at cool room temperature without ice.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international smoothie adaptation)
Avocado Almond-Milk 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 Avocado Almond-Milk Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (393g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 61 kcal | 240 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.3 g | 24.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 16.0 g |
| Calcium | 103.3 mg | 406.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.36 mg | 1.40 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg | 51.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 32.1 mg | 126.0 mg |
| Potassium | 159 mg | 627 mg |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 142 mg |
| Zinc | 0.27 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg | 9.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 25.1 µg | 98.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.33 mg | 17.00 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.9 µg | 19.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.50 mg | 1.96 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 19.4 µg | 76.2 µg |
| Choline | 5.3 mg | 20.9 mg |
