Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sweet cherries, pitted | 250 g | Sweet, Sour, Astringent · Heating |
 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 pitted sweet cherries 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)
Cherry 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 Cherry Almond-Milk Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (413g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 48 kcal | 198 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.4 g | 26.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | 19.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 9.4 g |
| Calcium | 102.7 mg | 424.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.38 mg | 1.58 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.6 mg | 64.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 36.3 mg | 149.9 mg |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 435 mg |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 130 mg |
| Zinc | 0.21 mg | 0.88 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Selenium | 0.06 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.1 mg | 8.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 22.3 µg | 92.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.20 mg | 17.34 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.7 µg | 2.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.20 mg | 0.81 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 2.9 µg | 11.9 µg |
| Choline | 5.1 mg | 20.9 mg |
