I always associate Oreos with summer holidays. When I was younger I would spend my days swimming laps of the pool and eating oreos by the dozen under the sun. I am not sure that my calorie burning could keep apace with my insatiable appetite for these chocolate delights! To my twelve year old self this was quite simply living the dream. I couldn’t wait to make my own healthier Oreos and enjoy again one of my childhood favorites. These are simple to make and completely irresistible with a creamy vanilla cashew layer sandwiched between two chewy chocolate cookies. The best thing about making your own Oreos is not just that they are healthy (which means you cant have just one!) but that you can create your own dream Oreo. Personally I think that double stuffed chocolate covered Oreos represents the pinnacle of all things Oreo. In the unlikely event that you have leftovers stash them in the freezer and yes they are even amazing frozen (almost like an Oreo ice cream cookie!).

Cashews make for a wonderfully nutritious addition to any diet. Cashews contain a wide spectrum of minerals including magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium and most notably copper. Copper is utilised by the body in the production of haemoglobin which plays a central role in the transport of oxygen in the body as well in production of elastin a protein found in skin and blood vessels. Zinc another mineral found in cashews activates a wide variety of proteins in the body such as proteins that help maintain a strong and healthy immune system. Not only are cashews a rich source of minerals but they also contain a wide array of vitamins