Refreshing and delicious cashew dips for students

If you are a college student you should definitely remember one important thing – healthy snacks can help enhance your academic success. It is essential to follow particular eating habits for the brain-boosting benefits. Unfortunately, there are a lot of students who underestimate the importance of carefully selected snack during their studies.

A good snack keeps your energy levels consistent, improves concentration, and just boosts your overall health. There are a lot of good things to eat while learning something. But what about cashews? Their delicious flavor makes them a satisfying snack.

Boost your brainpower by eating cashews

Multiple studies have proved that nuts strengthen our brain. Cashews are among those nuts that can supply your brain with plenty of necessary vitamins. As a result, your ability to grasp, remember, and memorize will enhance significantly.  Here are other astonishing health benefits from eating cashew nuts:

• The nutrients in cashews maintain relaxed blood vessels and lower cholesterol
• Cashews help to lower high blood pressure
• Cashews prevent migraine headache
• Cashews support healthy skin and contribute to healthy bones
• Cashew nuts lower the risk of diabetes

To use cashews to snack on is a wonderful idea. But it`s important to mention that they are an extremely versatile culinary ingredient. You can prepare cashew butter or a cashew dip to make your snacks even more diverse. We are ready to share a few recipes with you!

Cashew Vanilla Fruit Dip

Ingredients:

150g cashew nuts

1 small orange

180ml water

½ tsp vanilla

1-2 tbsp sweetener

Instructions:

• Put all the ingredients in a small blender jug
• Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth
• Add a splash of water if the blender struggles
• Serve with fruit

Basil, Parmesan and Cashew Dip

Ingredients:

1/3 cup cashews

250g fresh basil

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

½ crushed garlic clove

1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions:

• Place the nuts, basil leaves, parmesan, and garlic into a blender jug
• Blend for several minutes
• Add the olive oil

Curried Cashew Dip

Ingredients:

100g cashew nuts

3 tbsp coconut cream

1-2 juiced limes

2 tbsp Bombay spice mix

2tbsp korma curry paste

Instructions:

• Blend all the ingredients, except the Bombay mix
• Season to taste
• Add a splash of lime juice if the mixture is too thick
• Sprinkle over the Bombay mix
• Serve with naan bread, carrot sticks, and chicken skewers

Avocado Cashew Dip

Ingredients:

1 small avocado, peeled

½ cup raw cashews

1 small jalapeno, seeded

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1/8 cup lime juice

3 cups filtered water

Instructions:

• Soak the cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes
• Drain the cashews and blend them with ¼ cup of water
• Puree 1 small avocado with this cashew cream, cayenne pepper, cilantro, japaleno, lime juice, and salt
• Serve with your favorite vegetables

Chunky Coriander Cashew Dip

Ingredients:

½ cup raw cashews

1 tbs parmesan grated

2 cups coriander roughly chopped

1 tbs semi-dried tomato

½ tbs chili crushed optional

Instructions:

• Put all the ingredients in a blender jug
• Blend until dip is of a desired consistency

Enjoy your snack!