Anisa Karolia’s date and nut slices recipe

“Start your day with these nutritious slices. Ideal for Suhoor or Iftar, during Ramadan, they are rich in vitamins and minerals, and packed with lots of energy,” says food blogger Anisa Karolia.

“These will help suppress sugar cravings and control your appetite through the day.”

Date and nut slices

Ingredients:

(Makes 28)

50g butter

250g pitted dates, finely chopped

50g granulated sugar

20g chopped pistachios

20g chopped almonds

20g chopped cashews

50g Marie biscuits or digestive biscuits, broken into pieces

Method:

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan on a low heat and add the dates and sugar. Cook until the dates soften and start to look mushy. This will take eight to 10 minutes. Add the chopped nuts and biscuits, and stir everything together.

The Ramadan Cookbook by Anisa Karolia is published by Ebury Press on March 9, priced £22. Photography by Ellis Parrinder.