Barley Free Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These little bites are a burst of color and flavor — jewel-bright pomegranate arils, fresh mint, and a coconut-cashew base that comes together in a food processor with almost no effort. The Medjool dates act as a natural binder and sweetener, so there's no refined sugar, no grains, and absolutely nothing derived from barley anywhere in the mix. That makes them a genuinely safe and satisfying option when you need a snack or dessert that sidesteps grain-based ingredients without sacrificing any indulgence. The lemon juice keeps things bright and balances the richness of the cashews and coconut oil beautifully. Once chilled, they firm up into perfectly rollable, coconut-dusted spheres that look far more impressive than the work involved. Keep a batch in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for one every time you pass the kitchen — they're that good.
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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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