CRANBERRY AND WALNUT

Makes 16 bars

125g walnut pieces 175g pitted dates 120g dried cranberries 60g unsweetened shredded coconut

● Preheat oven to 160C/ 325F. Place the walnuts in a small baking tray and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.

● Line an 8"-square baking tray with cling film. Coat the inside with oil.

● In a food processor, combine the dates, cranberries, walnuts and coconut. Process until ground into fine pieces. Add one tablespoon of water. Process until mixture holds together when pressed with your fingers. Pour the mixture into prepared tray.

● With the back of a spoon, spread the mixture out and press to compact. Refrigerate for one hour, then cut into 16 squares and serve. You can store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for several days.

NUTRITION PER BAR Kcals 130, Carbs 15g, Protein 2g, Fat 8g

Banana, oat and raisin Bananas are rich in the mineral potassium, which is needed to maintain healthy blood pressure.