Why Cashews Give Nut n' Pip Bars Their Creaminess
Cashews aren't actually nuts. They're a seed that grows on the outside of a fruit called a cashew apple. That doesn't change whether they belong in a paleo diet, though - paleo comes down to avoiding grains, legumes, and processed food, not botanical technicalities. A cashew fits the same reasoning as almonds and walnuts: whole, unprocessed, nothing added.
Nutrition at a Glance
Per 1 oz, about 18 cashews
- 157 calories
- 5.2g protein
- 12.4g total fat
- 8.6g carbohydrates
- 0.9g fiber
- 0.6mg copper (~67% DV)
- 83mg magnesium (~20% DV)
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Copper doesn't get talked about the way calcium or iron does, but cashews are one of the better sources of it. Your body uses it for energy production and building connective tissue.
Texture is where cashews earn their spot. I like having at least one ingredient in the mix that's soft, almost creamy, with none of the bitterness walnuts have - it keeps a bar from being all crunch and edge.
Same lineup as the others - Original, Triple C, Vegan, and Holiday, plus the Crumble. Taco Seasoning skips them.