Nuts are one of the healthiest foods in the world, and pretty much everyone can benefit from adding a serving or two to their diet. Macadamia nuts, in particular, are a super-nut and are jam-packed with antioxidants and a high concentration of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. If you’d like to start eating more macadamia nuts but aren’t sure where to start, then here are four delicious and healthy ways to incorporate them into your daily diet. 

1. Make Some Macadamia Nut Butter

Nut butter is a convenient and delicious way to add a variety of different nuts into your diet. Add a spoonful to your oatmeal, add a dollop to your smoothies or eat it off the spoon if you like! Macadamia nut butter feels like a really indulgent treat. It’s thick, rich, and creamy, and when combined with a bit of salt and honey, it tastes just like a dessert. While you can buy macadamia nut butter in some grocery stores, it’s also easy to make yourself. Simply add high-quality raw macadamia nuts to a food processor and process until they form a thick, buttery paste. For a smoother nut butter, add in a bit of coconut oil, and for a sweet nut butter, add in a drizzle of honey. 

2. Create Your Own Fruit & Nut Mix

Fruit and nut mix is the ultimate healthy snack and is a great way to balance carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Here, at Ayoub’s Dried Fruit and Nuts, we stock everything you need to create your own personalized fruit and nut mix, so if you don’t like raisins or hate hazelnuts, you can still enjoy this healthy snack. Combine raw macadamia nuts with some dried mango, dried kiwi, and dried bananas for a tropical mix. Combine raw macadamia and chocolate-coated macadamia with Turkish figs and chewy rolled apricots for a sweet and indulgent treat. 

3. Blend Macadamia Nuts Into Your Smoothies

You don’t need to have macadamia nut butter on hand to be able to add macadamia nuts to your smoothies. Just toss in a small handful of raw macadamia nuts and let your blender do the work. Adding nuts to your smoothies is a great way to incorporate healthy fats, and the balance of protein, fiber, and fat will also help you to feel full for longer. When added to your smoothies, you’ll barely taste the macadamia nuts, and so this is a great way to eat more of them if you don’t necessarily love how they taste. 

4. Sprinkle Macadamia Nuts on Your Salads

Lastly, nuts and seeds make great salad toppers. Simply chop your macadamia nuts finely, and then sprinkle them over your salad to add a little bit of crunch and additional interest. Macadamia nuts can also be chopped and sprinkled over freshly steamed veggies, roasted meat, and even rice dishes - the possibilities are endless! For a delicious toasted flavor, gently toast your macadamia nuts in a pan before chopping and adding them to your dish. 

So there you have it! Four easy ways that you can add more macadamia nuts to your diet. Now there’s no excuse not to eat more of them. To learn more about macadamia nuts check out our blog Everything You Need To Know About Macadamia Nuts.