Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Blueberries | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent, Sour · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 430 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almonds, soaked | 30 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the blueberries 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)
Blueberry Almond 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 Blueberry Almond Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (400g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 49 kcal | 197 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.7 g | 22.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | 14.3 g |
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 10.9 g |
| Calcium | 105.2 mg | 421.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.38 mg | 1.53 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.1 mg | 64.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 37.1 mg | 148.7 mg |
| Potassium | 65 mg | 260 mg |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 131 mg |
| Zinc | 0.26 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg | 10.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 22.9 µg | 91.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.72 mg | 18.90 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.3 µg | 21.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.29 mg | 1.17 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.7 µg | 14.9 µg |
| Choline | 5.3 mg | 21.1 mg |
