Anti Inflammatory Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These little no-bake bites pack a serious flavor punch — creamy cashews, chewy Medjool dates, bright pomegranate arils, and fresh mint all rolled into one satisfying bite-sized treat. Every ingredient here pulls double duty, delivering natural sweetness and real nutritional value without any refined sugar, artificial additives, or inflammatory oils to worry about. The base comes together in a food processor in under a minute, and folding in the juicy pomegranate arils and chopped mint by hand keeps them whole and vibrant throughout each bite. A quick roll in shredded coconut gives the outside a light, toasty finish that makes them look as good as they taste. After just 30 minutes in the fridge they firm up beautifully, making them ideal for meal prep — this batch yields 12 generous servings, so you'll have plenty to snack on all week. Keep them cold and grab one whenever you need something sweet that actually works with your body rather than against it.
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12 servings
- 1 ½ cups raw cashews
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted (about 10 dates)
- ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus 2 tbsp for rolling
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For rolling
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. If your dates feel dry or firm, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry before using.
- 2
Add the raw cashews to a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until they are broken into coarse, sand-like crumbs — stop before they turn into a paste.
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