Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pear, chopped | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 430 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Spinach, lightly steamed and cooled | 80 g | Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the chopped pear and lightly steamed and cooled spinach.
- 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 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)
Spinach Pear 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 Spinach Pear Almond-Milk Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (431g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 28 kcal | 121 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.3 g | 22.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | 14.0 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 100.1 mg | 431.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.49 mg | 2.10 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.7 mg | 59.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 23.8 mg | 102.8 mg |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 440 mg |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 163 mg |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 0.74 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | 16.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 64.3 µg | 277.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.52 mg | 15.18 mg |
| Vitamin K | 46.0 µg | 198.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.16 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 19.9 µg | 85.6 µg |
| Choline | 4.7 mg | 20.3 mg |
