Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert of Hungarian origin prepared with flour, baking powder, eggs. sugar, plain yogurt, seed oil, apples, cinnamon, orange

Ingredients
Serves 12

• 250 g all-purpose flour (about 8.8 oz / 2 cups)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (about 8 g)
• 2 eggs
• 100 g sugar (about 3.5 oz / ½ cup)
• 245 g plain yogurt (about 8.6 oz / 1 cup)
• 50 g vegetable oil (about ¼ cup / 1.7 fl oz)
• 2 apples, peeled and diced
• Ground cinnamon, to taste
• 1 packet vanilla sugar (about 8–10 g / 2 teaspoons)
• Grated orange zest, as needed

Method

Grease a 12-muffin tin with margarine

Preheat the oven to 175 degrees.

Grate the apples, sprinkle them with cinnamon and vanilla sugar and set them aside so that they release the juice.

Mix the flour and baking powder.

Mix the eggs with the sugar, then add the yogurt and grated orange zest.

Mash the apples and add the juice to the mixture together with the oil.

Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ones and add the grated apples to the batter.

Divide it into molds and cook for 20-25 minutes

Allergens

Orange: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Cinnamon: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Various seed oils: check for allergens among the ingredients on the label

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Yogurt: milk proteins and lactose

Notes

You can reduce the phosphorus content by replacing baking powder with baking soda

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Oranges: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems: also indicated for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Cinnamon: able to strengthen the immune system

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Seed oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Yoghurt: fermented products rich in lactic ferments that regulate the intestinal flora and promote the functionality of the immune system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of probiotics, vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

Also recommended in case of:

• Anorexia and weight loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation

To be administered with caution in case of:

• Mucositis (Inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea