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Presentation

Breakfast recipe for porridge prepared with milk or vegetable drink, oat flakes, pistachios, almonds, chocolate squares, banana

Ingredients

100 ml cow’s or vegetable milk (hazelnut, coconut, rice)

100 ml of water

50 g oat flakes

10 pistachios

10 almonds

2 squares of dark chocolate

1 banana

Honey or maple syrup

Method

Pour the oat flakes into a small bowl and set aside.

In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.

Pour boiling water over the oat flakes

Stir and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Once the water has been completely absorbed, transfer the mixture to a saucepan and put it back on low heat for another 3 minutes or so, adding the milk little by little.

Adjust the addition of milk according to the preferred density, considering that once removed from the heat the porridge will continue to set.

Remove from heat and let it rest.

Coarsely chop the almonds, pistachios and chocolate and cut the banana into slices.

When the porridge has cooled, transfer it to a bowl

Add the mix of dried fruit, chocolate and banana and a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup,

Allergens

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

Vegetable drink: check the allergenicity of the seeds of origin,

Dark chocolate: check for soy lecithin

Oat flakes: oats: one of the cereals containing gluten covered by EU Regulation 1169/2011. May cause cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Milk: included among the allergens 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.

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

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

Maple syrup: to be consumed by people with allergies

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

“Milk” is a very common term but by law it can only be used for the mammary secretion of animals. In fact, in 2017 the Court of Justice of the European Union prohibited the use of the term “milk” for plant products.

It is therefore correct to speak of a drink

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

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.

Oat flakes: Oats provide 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, minerals and antioxidants. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood.

Whole 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.

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. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.

Pistachios: they are a 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. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Maple syrup: rich in potassium and calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and B vitamins, it has antioxidant properties favorable to the functioning of the immune system, diuretic and purifying properties.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects suffering from:

• Anorexia – weight loss
• Constipation without meteorism

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Dysphagia
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)