Cinnamon Free Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These no-bake bites are a genuinely exciting combination of creamy, chewy, and fresh — the kind of snack that disappears fast at any gathering. Medjool dates and blended cashews form a naturally sweet, fudgy base, while juicy pomegranate arils and bright chopped mint make every bite feel a little celebratory. A roll in shredded coconut gives them a satisfying finish and keeps your hands clean once they're chilled. So many packaged energy balls and snack bites sneak in warming spices that can be a real problem if you're avoiding cinnamon, but this recipe keeps things clean and fruit-forward with zero spice blends to second-guess. The whole process happens in a food processor and a bowl — no baking, no complicated steps — and a 30-minute chill in the fridge is all it takes to get them perfectly firm and snackable. Fresh lemon juice and sea salt do the heavy lifting in the flavor department, keeping everything balanced without relying on anything you'd need to avoid. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have a bright, satisfying treat ready to grab all week long.
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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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