Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

PRESENTATION

A nutritious dessert made with kefir, powdered sugar, biscuits, butter, skim milk, vanilla, lemon, peach, melon, and hazelnuts.

INGREDIENTS:

for 6 small glasses):

220 g kefir (7.8 oz / about 1 cup)

40 g powdered sugar (1.4 oz / about ⅓ cup)

70 g plain dry biscuits (2.5 oz)

50 g butter (1.8 oz)
or 5–6 tablespoons skim milk (for the light version)

Vanillin or grated lemon zest

½ peach

½ slice of melon

10 g chopped hazelnuts (0.35 oz / about 1 tablespoon)

Sugar for fruit topping (optional): 2 teaspoons per glass

METHOD

Flavor the kefir with grated lemon zest or vanillin.

Add the powdered sugar and stir until fully dissolved.

Crumble the biscuits and moisten them with melted butter (or milk).

Place a layer of moistened biscuit crumbs on the bottom of each glass.

Sprinkle a small amount of chopped hazelnuts over the biscuit base.

Pour in the sweetened kefir cream.

Decorate as desired with additional hazelnut crumbs or blended fresh fruit.

ALLERGENS:

Biscuits: contain gluten (EU Regulation 1169/2011)

Butter: milk allergens (unless clarified butter is used)

Kefir: milk allergens

Milk: listed among allergens (EU Regulation 1169/2011)

Lemon: possible intolerance or cross-reactivity in people allergic to grasses

Melon: possible cross-reactivity in grass, Parietaria, or birch pollen allergy

Hazelnuts: listed allergens (EU Regulation 1169/2011)

Peach: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity with grass pollen allergy

Vanilla: possible reactivity in people sensitive to spices

NOTES

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

Nutritional Benefits of Ingredients:

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), beneficial for eye health, mucous membranes, bones, immune system, and blood clotting.

Kefir: rich in probiotics that support liver function and the immune system; contains tryptophan, helpful in counteracting depression.

Skim milk: supports cardiovascular health; tryptophan contributes to mood regulation.

Lemon: rich in antioxidants (vitamin C, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin) that support liver regeneration, immune function, and cardiovascular protection; suitable for kidney patients.

Melon: rich in carotenoids that support immune health, improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, and protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for kidney patients.

Hazelnuts: source of vitamin E, minerals, and antioxidants that protect the immune and cardiovascular systems; rich in magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for mood and cognitive function.

Peach: provides flavonoids and antioxidants that enhance vitamin C activity, supporting immune and cardiovascular health; contributes folic acid linked to serotonin production and improved mood.

Vanilla: supports liver function thanks to digestive, antispasmodic, and hepatoprotective properties.

Sugar: when consumed in moderation and without contraindications, provides quick energy and can positively affect mood.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

Also suitable for individuals with:

• Anorexia / weight loss
• Mucositis (oral inflammation and lesions)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (chewing or swallowing difficulties)