Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pineapple, diced | 240 g | Sweet, Sour · Heating |
 Plain yogurt | 360 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 10 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
| Water | 180 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the diced pineapple and rock sugar.
- Place the prepared ingredients in a blender with the plain yogurt and water.
- Blend until completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides.
- Add the fennel seeds and blend briefly again.
- Serve immediately at cool room temperature without ice.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international smoothie adaptation)
This pineapple-yogurt smoothie is flagged for combining sour fruit with dairy. Vata: serve at room temperature. Pitta: reduce pineapple. Kapha: take a half portion. Compliant variant: replace yogurt with unsweetened coconut water.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Pineapple Yogurt Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (396g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 56 kcal | 223 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 7.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.9 g | 31.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | 24.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 8.4 g |
| Calcium | 65.4 mg | 258.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.14 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.8 mg | 39.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 49.6 mg | 196.3 mg |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 443 mg |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 81 mg |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 0.96 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Manganese | 0.30 mg | 1.18 mg |
| Selenium | 1.0 µg | 4.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 14.8 mg | 58.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 22.7 µg | 90.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.23 mg | 0.90 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 8.6 µg | 34.2 µg |
| Choline | 8.6 mg | 34.0 mg |
