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Presentation

Dessert consisting of muffins prepared with 0 flour, wholemeal spelt flour, salt, yeast, agave syrup, sunflower oil, soy “milk”, dark chocolate

Ingredients
Makes 12 muffins

• 150 g all-purpose flour (about 5.3 oz / 1 cup)
• 150 g whole spelt flour (about 5.3 oz / 1¼ cups)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 packet natural baking powder made with cream of tartar (16 g / about 0.56 oz / 1 tablespoon)
• 150 g agave syrup (about 5.3 oz / ½ cup)
• 120 g sunflower oil (about 4.2 oz / ½ cup / 4 fl oz)
• 160 g soy milk or other plant-based milk (about 5.6 oz / ⅔ cup / 5.4 fl oz)
• 100 g dark chocolate, chopped (about 3.5 oz)
• 50 g dark chocolate chips (about 1.8 oz / ⅓ cup)

Method

Sift the flours and baking powder

Add salt and stir.

In another bowl, combine the agave syrup, sunflower oil and soy “milk”. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ones and mix well until soft and homogeneous dough.

Separately, put the dark chocolate in a bowl and melt it in a bain-marie in a saucepan with water over medium heat.

Add it to the dough and mix

Pour the batter into muffin tins

Sprinkle with dark chocolate chips

Bake in a static oven at 180 degrees for about 25/30 minutes.

Allergens

Dark chocolate: check for soy lecithin

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

Spelt: cereals containing gluten covered by EU Regulation 1169/2011

Soy: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011, which can also generate cross-reaction in cases of allergy to Gramineae, Birch and Parietaria.

Agave: possible cases of intolerance

Sunflower oil: possible reactions in case of allergy to plants belonging to the Asteraceae family, such as ragweed, chrysanthemum and daisy

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:

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.

Spelt: due to the presence of fiber, it is particularly suitable in case of constipation. It helps regulate blood glucose levels and results in better insulin sensitivity. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

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.

Agave syrup: sweetener characterized by low glycemic index, antioxidant activity, presence of vitamin C and folate, components useful for the proper functioning of the immune and cardiovascular systems.

Sunflower 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

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

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)