Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Soft dates, pitted | 100 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 440 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almonds, soaked | 30 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the pitted soft dates 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 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)
Date 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 Date Almond-Milk Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (345g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 80 kcal | 276 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.8 g | 44.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 5.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | 35.0 g |
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 10.8 g |
| Calcium | 127.2 mg | 439.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.51 mg | 1.78 mg |
| Magnesium | 23.3 mg | 80.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 48.8 mg | 168.5 mg |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 509 mg |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 134 mg |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 1.06 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium | 0.5 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.09 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 26.1 µg | 90.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 5.22 mg | 18.04 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.39 mg | 1.35 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 5.1 µg | 17.8 µg |
| Choline | 5.1 mg | 17.8 mg |
