Cornflake and ginger cookies

Prep time: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Serves: 12

For a special treat this simple cookie recipe is low in potassium, phosphate and protein.

Nutrition

	Low phosphate
	Low potassium
	Low protein
	Low salt
20.0g	Carbohydrate
150.0Kcal	Energy
	Low fat
£0.00	Price Per Portion

	Low phosphate		Low protein
	Low potassium		Low salt
20.0g	Carbohydrate	150.0Kcal	Energy
	Low fat	£0.00	Price Per Portion

Nutrition values are calculated per serving
Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual
Consult your dietitian or doctor for the specific diet that is right for you

Baker Lizzie Morey

With crunchy cornflakes and warming ginger these cookies make a really lovely indulgence for a special occasion.

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Ingredients

100g unsalted butter

1 egg

75g golden caster sugar

40g cornflakes

130g self raising flour

60g stem ginger

Method

Preheat oven to 200°c/gas mark 6. Line 2 baking sheets with greaseproof paper.

Cream together butter & sugar until light & fluffy. Then whisk in the egg until smooth. Add the flour, cornflakes and chopped stem ginger. Mix to a soft dough.

Roll into 12 walnut sized balls, place onto baking tray and slightly press down with fingertips, leaving plenty of space between cookies.

Bake for 15 minutes until the cookies are golden, then transfer onto a cooling rack.

Food Facts

Carbohydrate

The main sources of carbohydrate in this dish are the flour, sugar, cornflakes and stem ginger. Carbohydrate values have been provided for those trained in insulin adjustment.

Phosphate/potassium

Following the quantities provided these cookies are low in potassium and phosphate so you can enjoy one as a special treat when following dietary restrictions.

Protein

These cookies are low in protein and therefore can be enjoyed as an occasional treat if following a low protein diet.

Gluten free

These cookies can be made with gluten free flour and cornflakes.

Healthier option

These cookies are just over the criteria to be classed as low salt, which is likely due to the salt added to Cornflakes. When buying cornflakes, it is best to check the nutrition label and to opt for the one with the lowest salt per 100g. To reduce the fat and calorie content of these cookies you could try baking with a low fat spread in place of the butter.

Cheaper option

Normal caster sugar can be used instead of golden caster sugar which may help reduce the cost.

Storage

Once cooled, store in an airtight container and consume within 1 week.

Tips

For an alternative flavour to stem ginger, 60g of dried cranberries could be used and the recipe remains low in potassium, phosphate, salt and protein.