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Presentation

Dessert made with milk, banana, cocoa, ice, sugar or stevia, dark chocolate

Ingredients

Semi-skimmed cow’s milk or plant-based milk (for a vegan version) – 120 ml (4 fl oz / ½ cup)

Banana – 1 medium (≈ 120 g / 4.2 oz peeled)

Unsweetened cocoa powder – 1 heaped tablespoon (≈ 8 g / 0.28 oz)

Ice cubes – 2 cubes (≈ 30 g / 1 oz total)

Sugar or stevia – 1 teaspoon (≈ 4 g sugar / to taste if stevia)

Dark chocolate (for decoration) – to taste (≈ 10 g / 0.35 oz, shaved or grated)

Method

Place the peeled and chopped banana, cocoa, sugar, milk and ice in the blender.

Blend everything at maximum speed and pour into glasses.

You can enjoy it immediately or put it in the freezer for a few minutes.

Decorate with dark chocolate chips

Serve

Allergens

Banana: possible individual intolerance and cross-reaction to latex allergy

Cocoa: possible reactivity in case of allergy to spices

Dark chocolate: check for soy lecithin

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

Stevia: possible individual allergy to the plant; excessive consumption leads to diarrhea

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Bananas: It has a high content of potassium, an essential mineral that acts significantly on hypertension and related diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Cocoa: powerful antioxidant rich in purine alkaloids (theobromine, caffeine, adenine), tannins, flavonoids, polyphenols, proteins, starches and sugars and B vitamins favorable to basal metabolism and cardio-vascular well-being because it lowers blood pressure and promotes blood flow at the level of the coronary arteries. It contains phenylethylamine capable of decreasing the production of cortisol (stress hormone).

Dark chocolate: (at least 70% cocoa): it supports the functionality of the immune system and in particular stimulates the production of T lymphocytes, which act against infections, as well as being rich in ingredients (serotonin, endorphins and diphenyldantoin) which are antidepressants, support mood and inhibit pain.

Milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

“Oat milk”: it provides factors that promote the functionality of the immune system and regulate blood sugar, useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Coconut “milk”: rich in vitamins, minerals, vitamin C and E that support the immune system. It has mildly diuretic properties

“Barley milk”: it provides factors that promote the functionality of the immune system and regulate blood sugar; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

“Corn milk“: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system:

Almond “milk”: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Rice “milk”: provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients:

Soy “milk”: provides isoflavones, phytoestrogens useful for improving the functionality of the cardiovascular system and reducing cholesterol levels, and potassium useful for regulating blood pressure.

Stevia: a set of polyols with sweetening properties but also laxative, diuretic, hypoglycemic and hypotensive properties.

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

Product also intended for subjects suffering from:

• Anorexia-weight loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea