Cherry Chocolate Smoothie with Superfood Triphala
A delicious, creamy smoothie with a chocolate note and Superfood Triphala
Ingredients
- 100 g fresh or frozen cherries
- 100 g ripe avocado
- 1 tsp triphala powder(2.3 grams)
- 2-3 tsp carob powder/cocoa powder (6-10 grams)
- 400 ml water/ almond milk
- 1 banana (100 grams) (Optional) you can replace it for 1-2 soft dates (approx. 10 grams)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixer (a high-speed mixer will give you the best results). Blend all the ingredients until you get a smooth consistency. Use frozen cherries for a refreshing result, or blend in some ice cubes. Adapt the amount of liquid to get the desired consistency.
- Optional: add 1 small banana instead or date for sweetness.
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Notes
The caloric value was calculated per serving.
As Triphala has sweet, sour, astringent, and bitter qualities, can be added to this smoothie to balance all doshas.
Extra benefits:
• healthy skin and eyes;
• promotes longevity;
• rejuvenation of the digestive tract.
More reasons why you should use Triphala regularly are listed here and try the Tridosha-balancing-smoothie.
Recommendations for doshas:
Vata: is a good recipe for an afternoon snack. Carob is a great alternative to cocoa powder. It does not overstimulate the nervous system and provides extra calcium and a natural chocolate taste. Avoid drinking it cold.
Pitta: Cherries have heating qualities which can increase pitta. Replace them with strawberries, for example.
Kapha: Without bananas and dates is a good smoothie for Kapha. Use cacao powder instead of carob. Cacao has heating and bitter qualities, which are beneficial for a kapha type.