Lactose Free Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These little no-bake bites are built entirely on whole-food ingredients — raw cashews, Medjool dates, and coconut oil — so there's not a drop of dairy anywhere in the mix. The dates do double duty as both a natural sweetener and the sticky binder that holds everything together, meaning no butter, no cream, and no compromise on texture. Pomegranate arils add juicy little bursts of tartness, while fresh mint keeps each bite tasting bright and almost refreshing rather than heavy. A quick roll in shredded coconut gives the outside a subtle chew and a pretty finish that makes them look far more effort-intensive than they actually are. The food processor does most of the work, and after a short chill in the fridge they firm up into satisfying, snackable spheres you can grab straight from the baking sheet. They're the kind of treat that disappears fast at a party, and nobody ever suspects they're completely free of dairy.
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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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