Lupin Free Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These little no-bake bites are bright, chewy, and genuinely hard to stop eating — the kind of snack that looks fancy but comes together with a food processor and a handful of whole ingredients. Medjool dates and raw cashews form the base, giving each bite a naturally sweet, buttery richness without any refined sugar or flour. Juicy pomegranate arils and fresh mint folded in at the end add little bursts of tartness and a cool herbal lift that makes the whole thing feel surprisingly refreshing. A roll in shredded coconut finishes them off with a light, toasty coating that holds everything together beautifully. Because the ingredient list is straightforward and plant-based, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden legume flours or fillers that can sneak into packaged snack balls — what you see is exactly what you get. They firm up in the fridge and keep well, so they're a great make-ahead option for lunchboxes, party platters, or an afternoon pick-me-up straight from the refrigerator.
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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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