Oats Free Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These little no-bake bites are a genuinely exciting combination of flavors — creamy cashews, chewy Medjool dates, juicy pomegranate arils, and a bright hit of fresh mint all rolled into one satisfying mouthful. The base comes together in a food processor, so there's no baking, no complicated technique, and no mystery ingredients to stress over. Every single component is naturally free of oats and oat derivatives, which means no scanning labels for hidden oat flour or oat-based binders the way you might with store-bought energy balls. A quick roll in shredded coconut gives each bite a delicate, snowy coating that looks as good as it tastes. The lemon juice keeps things fresh and bright, cutting through the richness of the cashews and coconut oil beautifully. After a short chill in the fridge they firm up perfectly, making them easy to grab straight from the baking sheet. Whether you're prepping a snack for the week or bringing something to share, these hold up well and disappear fast.
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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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