Source: diabete.net; blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert prepared with potatoes, margarine, polydextrose, raisins, sweetener, cinnamon, egg yolks, seed oil

Ingredients
Yield: about 30 fritters (25–28 g each ≈ 0.9–1 oz each)

• 600 g (about 1.3 lb / 4 cups) potatoes, cooked and mashed
• 80 g (about 2.8 oz / 6 tbsp) margarine
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / ¼ cup) polydextrose
• 30 g (about 1 oz / 3 tbsp) raisins
• 20 g (about 0.7 oz / 1½ tbsp) sweetener
• 10 g (about 0.35 oz / 1 tbsp) ground cinnamon
• 3 egg yolks
• Seed oil, as needed for frying

Method

Boil the potatoes

Peel them and puree them.

Add the slightly softened margarine.

Stirring with energy

Add the egg yolks, cinnamon, polydextrose, sweetener and raisins (soaked in warm water).

Mix well

Form about thirty balls the size of a walnut

Flatten them

Fry in hot oil

Sprinkle with powdered sweetener.

Serve the pancakes hot.

Allergens

Cinnamon: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Margarine: possible allergy or intolerance problems based on the seeds of origin

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

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

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

Raisins: possible presence of sulphites

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cinnamon: able to strengthen the immune system

Margarines: especially the versions enriched with omega-3 and plant sterols help reduce total blood cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health.

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

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. 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

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

Raisins (Sultanas): source of antioxidants, including resveratrol, with anti-inflammatory, anticancer properties and able to reduce blood cholesterol levels. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)