It depends who you ask and what your goals are on a ketogenic diet. Since cashews have a higher amount of carbs and natural sugars, some say to avoid them completely. If you're following a more strict keto diet and trying to stay under 20g net carbs per day, you might think cashews are out of the question. However, total net carbs and its affect on ketosis can really vary for each individual and your serving size. This sunflower cashew ricotta recipe calls for 3/4 cup raw cashews, which is equivalent to 21 grams net carbs and 6 grams of sugar. But chances are, you won't be eating the whole bowl (nearly 2 cups total serving size). By adding the sunflower seeds, we're adding more fiber, and one serving size-- just over three tablespoons-- of this sunflower cashew ricotta has about 2.5 grams net carbs. The short answer is, while cashews are not the most keto-friendly nut, I believe they can have a place in a keto diet, as long as you watch your serving size.