Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Strawberries | 170 g | Sweet, Sour, Astringent · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 430 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ripe banana | 140 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the strawberries and ripe banana.
- 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)
Strawberry Banana 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 Strawberry Banana Almond-Milk Smoothie
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (430g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 31 kcal | 134 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.1 g | 26.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | 15.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 90.2 mg | 388.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.28 mg | 1.22 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.9 mg | 46.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 23.5 mg | 101.2 mg |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 453 mg |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 131 mg |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 1.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 13.0 mg | 56.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 21.2 µg | 91.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.39 mg | 14.58 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 µg | 2.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.22 mg | 0.96 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 8.0 µg | 34.4 µg |
| Choline | 4.3 mg | 18.4 mg |
