Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pumpkin, cooked and cooled | 240 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 430 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Soft dates | 55 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the cooked and cooled pumpkin and soft dates.
- 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)
Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin Date Almond-Milk Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (423g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 36 kcal | 153 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 32.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | 23.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Calcium | 97.0 mg | 410.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.45 mg | 1.91 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.0 mg | 42.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31.8 mg | 134.7 mg |
| Potassium | 155 mg | 657 mg |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 131 mg |
| Zinc | 0.20 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 10.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 141.7 µg | 599.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.65 mg | 15.45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 µg | 2.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.29 mg | 1.23 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 5.8 µg | 24.5 µg |
| Choline | 4.3 mg | 18.3 mg |
