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Guilt-Free Dessert? Yes, Please: Cashew Butter Oat Cookies with Karma Nuts’ Lightly Salted Wrapped® Cashews

Craving cookies, but want to keep it clean? These Cashew Butter Oat Cookies check every box: simple, satisfying, and made with better-for-you ingredients that taste indulgent without weighing you down.

The secret? Karma Nuts’ Lightly Salted Wrapped® Cashews. They bring crunch, fiber, and extra nutrition to this gluten-free, vegan treat. Plus, they bring that addictive roasted flavor only air-roasted nuts can offer.

Why Use Wrapped® Cashews in Cookies?

Unlike most cashews, Karma Nuts’ Wrapped® Cashews are air-roasted with their natural skins still on. That skin isn’t just there for texture—it’s packed with twice the fiber of traditional cashews and more antioxidant power than blueberries.

In cookies, they add a crispy bite that contrasts perfectly with the chewy oats and tender crumb. You’re getting a boost of healthy fats, plant protein, and essential minerals (like copper and magnesium), all in one delicious cookie.

The Recipe: Cashew Butter Oat Cookies

What You’ll Need:

  • 1 cup gluten-free flour

  • 1 cup oats

  • ¾ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¼ cup vegan butter, room temperature

  • ¼ cup cashew butter

  • ½ cup coconut sugar

  • 4 tbsp unsweetened plant-based milk (like almond or oat)

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup Karma Nuts Lightly Salted Wrapped® Cashews, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Mix together the cashew butter and vegan butter using an electric mixer until smooth.

  2. Add in coconut sugar and mix again until combined.

  3. Stir in plant-based milk and vanilla extract.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mix. Stir until fully incorporated.

  6. Fold in the chopped cashews.

  7. Scoop onto a lined baking sheet. Gently press each cookie down—they won’t spread much while baking.

  8. Bake at 375°F for 10–13 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool before serving.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Cashew Butter gives the cookies richness and natural sweetness, along with a dose of healthy fats and magnesium.

  • Coconut Sugar is lower on the glycemic index than refined white sugar, helping to avoid post-snack crashes.

  • Oats and cashew skins deliver extra fiber, making these more satisfying and easier on blood sugar.

  • No refined flours, oils, or dairy. Just whole food ingredients doing what they do best.

Pro Tip: Bake a Double Batch

These store well in an airtight container for several days, but they rarely last that long. Try them with a warm cup of chai, crumbled into a breakfast bowl, or packed in lunchboxes for a feel-good afternoon treat.

With just 10 ingredients and no complicated steps, this is a baking project that works just as hard as your favorite snack: clean, functional, and seriously delicious.

Shop Karma Nuts Lightly Salted Wrapped® Cashews

Perfect for baking, snacking, or sharing. These air-roasted cashews add crunch, fiber, and flavor to just about everything. Shop them here.