Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pear, chopped | 270 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Unsweetened oat milk | 420 g | Sweet · Neutral |
 Rolled oats, soaked | 35 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the chopped pear and soaked rolled oats.
- Place the prepared ingredients in a blender with the unsweetened oat 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)
Pear Oat Cardamom 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 Pear Oat Cardamom Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (423g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 57 kcal | 239 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.4 g | 44.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 7.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | 17.6 g |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 6.3 g |
| Calcium | 82.9 mg | 350.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.35 mg | 1.50 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.3 mg | 52.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30.9 mg | 130.8 mg |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 263 mg |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 95 mg |
| Zinc | 0.29 mg | 1.21 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Selenium | 2.0 µg | 8.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.3 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 1.08 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.2 µg | 9.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.13 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 4.6 µg | 19.3 µg |
| Choline | 4.3 mg | 18.2 mg |
