Shellfish Free Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These little no-bake bites are bursting with bright, jewel-like pomegranate arils, fresh mint, and the natural caramel sweetness of Medjool dates — a combination that feels fancy but comes together entirely in a food processor. Cashews form the base, pulsed into a coarse crumb that gives each bite a satisfying, slightly chunky texture before the dates and coconut oil bind everything into a rollable dough. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps the flavors lively and stops the sweetness from feeling heavy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from shellfish and ocean-derived additives, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contact stress — just clean, whole-food snacking. After folding in the pomegranate and mint, you roll the mixture into small spheres and coat them in shredded coconut for a snowy, tropical finish. A quick chill in the refrigerator firms them up beautifully, and they're just as good served straight from the fridge as they are at room temperature. Whether you're packing them for a party platter or keeping a stash in the fridge for afternoon snacking, these bites 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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