MSG Free Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These little no-bake bites are a genuinely exciting combination of textures and flavors — creamy cashew, chewy Medjool date, juicy pomegranate, and a bright hit of fresh mint all rolled into one cool, coconut-dusted sphere. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means no hidden additives, flavor enhancers, or anything that doesn't belong on a clean ingredient list. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, breaking the cashews into a coarse crumb before the dates bring everything together into a naturally sweet, fudgy base. Folding in the pomegranate arils and chopped mint by hand keeps those pops of color and freshness intact rather than blending them away. A quick roll in shredded coconut gives each bite a delicate, snowy coating that makes them look as good as they taste. After just 30 minutes in the fridge they firm up beautifully and hold their shape, making them ideal for prepping ahead and pulling out whenever a snack craving hits. They're the kind of treat that feels indulgent but is built entirely from ingredients you can feel good about.
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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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