Sesame Free Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These little no-bake bites are genuinely stunning — jewel-bright pomegranate arils tucked into a creamy cashew-and-date base, finished with fresh mint and a snowy coconut coating. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, breaking the cashews down into a coarse crumb before the dates pull everything into a naturally sweet, fudgy dough that holds together beautifully. A splash of fresh lemon juice keeps the flavors bright and stops the richness from feeling too heavy. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly sesame-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden tahini or sesame oil sneaking in the way it sometimes does in date-and-nut snack products. Rolling the finished balls in shredded coconut gives them a satisfying texture and makes them look like something from a fancy dessert counter. After a quick chill in the fridge they firm up perfectly, making them ideal for meal-prepping ahead of a party, a lunchbox, or just a week of genuinely good snacking.
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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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