Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert prepared with kefir, strawberries, sugar, flour, egg, sunflower seeds, yeast

Ingredients

For 12 muffins

• 125 g kefir (about ½ cup / 4.2 oz, equal to 1 small jar)
• 200 g strawberries (about 7 oz / 1¼ cups, chopped)
• 100 g sugar (about ½ cup / 3.5 oz)
• 3 jars all-purpose flour (type “0”)
  (about 375 g / 13 oz / ~3 cups)
• 1 large egg
• ½ jar sunflower seed oil
  (about 60–65 ml / ¼ cup / 2 fl oz)
• ½ packet baking powder
  (about 8 g / 2 teaspoons)

Method

Sift the flour and mix it with the baking powder.

Wash the strawberries and cut them into quarters.

Blend half of the strawberries until puree.

Beat the whole egg with the sugar until fluffy.

Add oil, kefir and strawberry puree, blending at low speed.

Add the flour, already mixed with the baking powder, a little at a time, continuing to blend at low speed.

Pour the mixture into the muffin tins, filling them halfway.

Before baking, decorate the surface with two or three pieces of

Bake in a static oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes, lowering in the last 5 minutes to 180 degrees.

Allergens

• Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011
• Strawberries: individual intolerance; possible cross-reactivity in case of birch allergy
• Kefir: milk allergens
• Sunflower seeds: possible reaction in case of allergy to Asteraceae (Ambrosia, Chrysanthemum, Daisy)
• Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

• To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

• Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.
• Strawberries: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act as a protection of the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients, useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution 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
• Kefir useful for liver function for the supply of probiotics also useful for the immune system. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression.
• Sunflower seeds: 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
• Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders
• 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

Also recommended in case of:

• Anorexia and weight loss,
• Nausea and vomiting,
• Constipation

To be administered with caution in case of:

• Mucositis
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea