Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Carrot, steamed and cooled | 260 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 430 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 4 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the steamed and cooled carrot and fresh ginger.
- 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)
Carrot Ginger 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 Carrot Ginger Almond-Milk Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (407g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 24 kcal | 99 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.0 g | 16.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | 8.8 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Calcium | 102.5 mg | 417.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 1.07 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.0 mg | 32.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.2 mg | 111.0 mg |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 493 mg |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 219 mg |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Selenium | 0.04 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 7.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 288.0 µg | 1173.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.70 mg | 15.06 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.2 µg | 17.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.36 mg | 1.46 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 6.1 µg | 24.9 µg |
| Choline | 4.6 mg | 18.7 mg |
