Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Ripe banana | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 430 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almonds, soaked | 25 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the ripe banana 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)
Banana 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 Banana Almond-Milk Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (398g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 54 kcal | 217 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 5.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.9 g | 31.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | 16.7 g |
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Calcium | 103.9 mg | 413.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.36 mg | 1.42 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.2 mg | 80.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 37.2 mg | 147.9 mg |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 552 mg |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 131 mg |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 0.96 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | 9.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 23.0 µg | 91.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.36 mg | 17.37 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.34 mg | 1.35 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 7.3 µg | 28.9 µg |
| Choline | 6.0 mg | 24.0 mg |
