Of which 20.8 g sugars and 0.2 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Vitamin E (almond) · Magnesium (almond) · Fiber (dates)
Allergens tree nuts
Sweet chestnut cream
A sweet purée of cooked chestnuts, sweetened only with dates.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) peeled chestnuts
- 200 ml (¾ cup) almond milk
- 6 Medjool dates (120 g / 4 oz)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (3 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (3 g)
- sea salt, to taste
Method
- Cook the chestnuts in water for 30–35 minutes, until very soft.
- Drain well and blend with the almond milk and dates until you have a purée.
The full method (5 steps), Rico's tip, the Thermomix® or similar version, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Thermomix® & Co.”. The English edition is coming soon.
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