15/02/2017

Dried cranberries and coconut bars, healthy sweet snack.


Urinary tract infections are one of the most frequent woman bacterial infections. Most often caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli. Cranberry contains proanthocyanidins - very unique nutrient which will prevent E. coli to locate in the urinary bladder, reducing the risk of developing this type of infection. Cranberry is also a wealth of vitamin C, fiber and manganese. It taste sour and a little bit of sweet in the end. Together with a hint of coconut is a delicious idea for a sweet snack.

Ingredients (7 servings):

  • 250g dried cranberries
  • 2 flat tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons of desiccated coconut
  • 4 tablespoons of oat bran


Method:
Melt coconut oil and mix it with dried cranberries. Blend it to make a smooth mixture. Stir in desiccated coconut and bran. Wrap in cling film to form a flat rectangle. Put in the fridge for about 3 hours. Then cut up into bars. 




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