cashew clusters: A Sweet & salty treat

In general, nuts and seeds contain good fats (unsaturated fat), high fiber and supply a good source of protein.  This Kirkland brand Cashew Clusters product includes combination of cashew nuts, almonds and pumpkin seeds.  This makes it is a good snack option for people who are eating plant-based foods or are sensitive to gluten. 

I utilized the sweet and salty combination to create crispy chicken strips and brown sugar cookies.  These recipes are also adaptable to other ingredients you may have on hand.

Spray the chicken strips with oil spray before baking to make the crust crispy. The salty and sweet flavor of the crust takes your chicken strips to the next level! Instead of making chicken strips, you can also substitute white fish or salmon.

You can also add the cashew clusters to most of your favorite cookie recipes. Because the cashew clusters are already sweet, you can even reduce the amount of sugar called for in your cookie recipe by up to 25%.

I am very excited for you to try these recipes. Let me know if you get inspired and create something new of your own!