Source: diabete.net

Presentation

Biscuits with little sugar but appetizing for a higher butter content, also prepared with wholemeal flour, almonds, sugar and lemon.

Ingredients

For about 24 biscuits

140 g (4.9 oz) whole-wheat flour
25 g (0.9 oz) chopped almonds
90 g (3.2 oz) butter
Up to 2 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar
Grated zest of ½ lemon

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C

Oil a baking sheet

Combine the flour, chopped almonds, softened butter, sugar and lemon zest

Chopping

Transfer to the baking tray

Leveling

Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown

Remove from oven

Immediately draw lines to form squares

Allow to cool

They can be kept for up to 2 weeks in a closed container

Allergens

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

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

Almonds: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011; it has cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Birch and Gramineae.

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Sugar that can be replaced with a sweetener (e.g. stevia or erythritol) or maple or agave juice or with a fruit concentrate (e.g. date or quince, etc.)

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Wholemeal flour: provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Almonds: they are a source of Vitamin E which 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

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Safety / Intended use

Also recommended in case of:

• Anorexia and weight loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation

Not to be administered in case of:

• Mucositis
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)