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Blueberry, coconut and lime bars

Blueberry, coconut and lime bars

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Fresh blueberries, coconut and lime add something a bit different to these (nearly) healthy bars. Great for lunchboxes, kids' parties and mid-afternoon snacks!

Makes: 16

Ingredients

If blueberries are not available use any soft berry fruits, such as raspberries or blackberries

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60g desiccated coconut
150g punnet fresh blueberries, rinsed
40g plain flour
175g self-raising flour
1tsp baking powder
175g caster sugar
175g unsalted butter, softened
3 medium eggs, beaten
Grated rind and juice of 2 large limes
100g caster sugar

Method

Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4. Lightly grease and line a 23cm square baking tin.
In a small bowl mix together 50g of the coconut, blueberries and plain flour and set aside.
Sift together the self-raising flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl with the caster sugar, butter and eggs. Whisk together using an electric or manual whisk until the sponge is well blended. Stir in the grated lime and fold in the coconut and blueberry mix. Spoon into the prepared tin and smooth over the surface of the sponge mixture.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until risen, or when a skewer inserted in the centre of the sponge comes out clean. Remove the sponge from the oven and set aside to cool.
Whilst the cake is still warm, mix together the lime juice, remaining coconut and caster sugar. Using a skewer prick the sponge all over and drizzle the sweetened lime juice over the surface of the cake. Cut the cake into 15-16 pieces and serve warm or cold.

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Nutritional information per portion

Calories 249(kcal)
Fat 13.0g

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.