Cozy Up to Kidney-Friendly Holiday Comforts! 🎄🥘

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Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
December 17, 2024

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As we cozy up for the holidays, let's enjoy kidney-friendly recipes that bring warmth and cheer to your table. This edition is filled with festive dishes and health tips to keep your kidneys thriving. Let's celebrate the season in good health!

30min Easy Kidney Friendly Recipes

I made it a point to start with the most requested feature which is to serve you with quick, easy, and kidney-friendly recipes. Each recipe counts the SPPP: sodium, potassium, phosphorus and protein for easier review. Enjoy!

BREAKFAST

Gingerbread Muffins

6 to 8 Muffins

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Using almond flour keeps phosphorus low, and spices like ginger and cinnamon add festive flavor without extra sodium, making these muffins a delightful, kidney-friendly breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of almond flour

  • 1/4 cup of molasses

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon of ginger

  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, molasses, eggs, ginger, cinnamon, and baking soda until smooth.

  3. Pour batter into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  5. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

45 mg

5 g

90 mg

70 mg

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