Did you know bananas are loaded with valuable micronutrients, especially potassium, and this is one of the most important electrolytes for the body as it regulates heart function and blood pressure. They also contribute to our mental wellbeing, as they contain Tryptophan, which the body converts into mood lifting Serotonin.

This is a really tasty cake, which is oil, dairy and sugar free, as well as being vegan and full of protein, which means you don’t have to ration yourself to one slice! For this one, you will need:

• 4 medium ripe bananas
• 75g finely chopped dates
• 2 grated apples
• 300g buckwheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter*
• 50g plain flour*
• 100ml oat/almond milk

* or substitute these with a scoop of vegan salted caramel protein powder

Preheat the oven to 270^oC. Mash three of the bananas in a bowl (keeping the fourth back), then add all the other ingredients into the bowl, adding the milk last to make a paste. Turn the mix into a loaf tin lined with greaseproof paper (to keep it oil free), then slice the remaining banana on top for decoration. Bake in the oven for around forty minutes, or a little longer if needed. You can serve this warm from the oven or cool, it’s delicious either way!