Looking for a sweet snack that takes 10 minutes to throw together, isn’t loaded with sugar and boasts plenty of gut health benefits? This coconut bite recipe from Bio&Me (founded by The Gut Health Doctor herself, Dr Megan Rossi) ticks all the boxes.

These little bombs are sweetened by medjool dates, which are full of fibre and release sugar slowly (making this an excellent mid-afternoon tea-break snack) and are filled with desiccated coconut and coconut cream. Coconut is packed with manganese and copper, which help with enzyme function and heart health. It’s also full of fibre and fat. Studies have found that coconut oil can help to boost good cholesterol (HDL) and reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol, with one four-week test concluding that coconut oil might be more effective at improving cholesterol levels than olive oil or unsalted butter.

You can use any granola you like for the base but we recommend you look for one that’s low in sugar and added syrups. If you’d rather make your own, simply mix a cup of oats and a handful of different seeds (and dried fruit if you like) in a bowl with a tablespoon of oil and honey or agave syrup. Make sure it’s all coated before popping on a tray and baking for 10-15 minutes on a low heat.

Make these gut-loving coconut bites the next time you need a sugar hit