Peanut Free Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These little no-bake bites are bursting with bright, jewel-like pomegranate arils, fresh mint, and a toasty coconut coating that makes them almost too pretty to eat. Medjool dates and raw cashews come together in the food processor to create a naturally sweet, chewy base that holds its shape beautifully without any binders or refined sugar. A splash of fresh lemon juice lifts everything and keeps the flavors tasting clean and vibrant rather than heavy. Because the ingredient list is straightforward and entirely free from peanuts or peanut-derived products, you can roll these up with total confidence — no label-scanning required. They come together with minimal equipment and zero baking, which means the hardest part is honestly just waiting the 30 minutes for them to firm up in the fridge. Pack them into lunchboxes, serve them at a party, or keep a stash in the refrigerator for a quick snack that genuinely feels like a treat.
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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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