This unassuming fruit is actually a power house of nutrition and is packed with fiber. Here are some of the benefits of enjoying prunes followed by a simple but yummy recipe. Enjoy xx
The Benefits of Eating Prunes
Relieves Constipation
Full of antioxidants
High
in vitamins
Good
source of iron
Protects
Against Osteoporosis
Reduces
cholesterol levels
Lowers
blood pressure.
Good
for the heart
Lovely Prune Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
12
pitted prunes
1-2
tablespoons rice syrup (optional)
Pinch sea salt
1 ½ cups
spring water plus a little more
1 teaspoon
powdered cinnamon
1 generous tablespoon kuzu diluted in a little cold water
Almond
or oat cream or amasake
Preparation
Place prunes into a bowl and cover with 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Let stand for 1 hour.
Remove
the prunes but save the liquid.
Cut
the prunes into small pieces.
Add
more hot water to the reserved prune water so it totals 1 ½ cup.
Place
prunes and prune water into a saucepan and add the rice syrup, sea salt and powdered
cinnamon. Stir to combine.
Bring
to a boil on a medium flame and then simmer for 10 minutes.
Add
the diluted kuzu to the prune mixture and cook over low heat for a few minutes,
stirring constantly, to thicken the mixture.
Ladle
the pudding into small bowls.
Let
cool, then chill in the refrigerator.
Serve
cold with almond or oat cream or amasake.
