5 Cashew Butter Recipes That Can Wow Your Whole Family

Why go on depressing diets when you can simply turn to healthy, nutritious yet decadent, and delicious snacks instead? But is cashew butter good for you? Absolutely! It's packed with healthy fats, iron, copper, and phosphorus — as well as a healthy dose of protein. 

One of the most important cashew butter recipe tips is to look for cashew butter with no artificial sweeteners, fillers, and preservatives. Keep it simple, healthy, and tasty!

Check out these five cashew butter recipes that your family will love and will change the way you see healthy food.

1. Cashew Butter Granola Bars 

Who doesn't love granola bars? A chewy, delicious energy boost made even better with the addition of cashew butter! For a fruity kick, we recommend using our handcrafted Blueberry Brunch cashew butter in this recipe. 

Use the ingredients list as a guideline as these bars are completely customizable with whatever you've got in your fridge. 

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup instant oats 
• 2 tbsp flax seeds
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut 
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/4 tsp sea salt 
• 1/2 cup Blueberry Brunch cashew butter 
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup dried blueberries
• 1/4 chopped pecans

Method:

1. Line a large baking tin with parchment paper 
2. Mix together all of the dry ingredients except for the blueberries and pecans 
3. In another bowl, stir together the cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth
4. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together well
5. Add the dried blueberries and pecans 
6. Pour the mixture into the baking tin and use the bottom of a glass to flatten it 
7. Allow the bars to set in the fridge for a minimum of one hour 

To jazz it up even further, drizzle some melted white chocolate over the top and return to the fridge for a few minutes before serving. 

2. No-Bake Cashew Energy Balls

If you're looking for cashew butter snacks that are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up, look no further than this simple recipe. You'll get a protein kick and energy boost without the sugar crashes. Containing only a few key ingredients, you can play around with different additions and flavors. 

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Just Plain Nutty cashew butter 
• 1/3 cup almond flour 
• 1/3 shredded coconut 
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 cup chopped dried berries of your choice (cherries and cranberries work great)

Method:

1. Combine everything together, except the dried berries, in a bowl until smooth and thoroughly mixed. 
2. Fold in dried cherries until evenly distributed
3. Scoop a tablespoon serving size of the dough and roll between your palms into a ball
4. Continue making balls until the dough is finished 

You can eat these little treats immediately or store them in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to a month!

3. Creamy Cashew Fudge 

Cashew butter snacks for kids and adults alike can be decadent and delicious as well as healthy! Introducing the most incredible fudge recipe that the entire family will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups I Dream of Cookies & Cream cashew butter 
• 1 cup coconut oil 
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp cacao powder

Method:

1. Combine cashew butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and sea salt in a saucepan over very low heat. Whisk continuously to get a creamy mixture
2. Take the mixture off the heat and allow it to cool before whisking in the cacao
3. Line an 8x8" pan with parchment paper and pour the fudge mixture into the pan
4. Put the fudge in the freezer for at least three hours
5. When the mixture has set, cut it into squares with a hot knife 

These fudge squares keep in the freezer for up to two months, so you'll always have a cashew butter snack on hand! 

4. Vegan and Flourless Cashew Butter Cookies 

A three-ingredient cookie recipe - what could be better? This recipe is easily adaptable to be vegan, keto and paleo so it ticks all of the health boxes! Thick, chewy, and oozing with deliciousness, this is one of the best cashew butter snacks. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup smooth cashew butter 
• 3/4 cup granulated sweetener
• 3 tbsp ground chia seeds OR one large egg
• 1-2 tbsp chocolate chips

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper
2. Combine all of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips and mix it well. Add more chia seeds if the dough is too thin
3. Fold in the chocolate chips 
4. Scoop small balls of dough onto the tray and press them down into a cookie shape
5. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes 

Allow the cookies to cool down before digging into this tasty treat!

5. Sea Salt and Cashew Protein Bars 

Are you looking for the perfect post-workout snack that is mouthwateringly tasty and guilt-free? We've got just the recipe for you. 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cashew butter
• 2 tbsp coconut oil 
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract 
• 2/3 cup chocolate protein powder 
• 2/3 cup rolled oats 
• 1 tbsp chia seeds 
• Chocolate chips and sea salt for topping

Method: 

1. Combine cashew butter, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla in a saucepan over very low heat and mix until creamy 
2. Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the protein powder until smooth 
3. Fold in oats and chia seeds 
4. Pour mixture into an 8x4' pan lined with parchment paper 
5. Melt chocolate for topping over low heat and drizzle over the top of the bars. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top
6. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before cutting into separate bars

You can substitute palm syrup for the honey to keep these bars vegan! This recipe also works wonders with peanut butter or almond butter too.

Which of These Cashew Butter Recipes Are You Excited to Try?

Who knew that healthy eating could be so downright delicious? With these cashew butter recipes, you can snack without feeling guilty and whip up tasty treats with minimal ingredients. Which one will you try first?

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