A revitalizing, cooling smoothie with soaked basil seeds, fresh berries and creamy plant milk. Ideal for warm days, brings lightness and energy – and provides the body with fiber, antioxidants and fluids.
Ingredients (for 2 glasses)
Smoothie Base:
2 tbsp Basil seeds (Tulsi seeds / Sabja)
250 ml Water (for soaking)
150 g Blueberries or mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
1 Banana
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Agave nectar or date sweetness
250 ml Almond milk (or oat, rice milk)
Optional for Extra Freshness:
4–5 Mint leaves
1 pinch Ground cardamom
Preparation (approx. 15 minutes including soaking time)
Prepare basil seeds: Stir the seeds with 250 ml water and let swell for 10–15 minutes until they become gelatinous.
Blend smoothie: Place berries, banana, lemon juice, sweetener and plant milk in a blender and puree until creamy.
Combine: Gently fold the soaked basil seeds into the smoothie – do not blend.
Serve: Pour into glasses, garnish with fresh mint or berries. Enjoy chilled!
Ayurveda Tips:
Best time of day: Optimal in the morning or as a light breakfast on hot days.
Constitution: Particularly soothing for Pitta – cooling, calming and moisturizing. For Vata, best enjoyed with warm plant milk.
Tip: For a more grounding effect, you can blend in a spoonful of almond butter or oat flakes.
Nutritional Values per Serving
| Nutritional Values | Amount | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 8.3% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 7.0% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.8g | 8.3% |
| Fat | 4.2g | 6.0% |
*Based on a 2000-calorie diet
