Turkey 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 richness of Medjool dates — a combination that somehow feels both indulgent and refreshing at the same time. The base comes together entirely in a food processor, with raw cashews pulsed into a coarse crumble and blended with coconut oil and lemon juice until the mixture holds its shape beautifully. Rolling each ball in shredded coconut gives them a snowy, slightly chewy exterior that makes them look as good as they taste. Since every single ingredient here is plant-based and whole-food, there's zero concern about hidden poultry-derived additives or broth-based binders that can sneak into processed snack foods. They're naturally sweet from the dates alone, so no refined sugar is needed — just real ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. A 30-minute chill in the fridge is all it takes to firm them up into perfectly poppable, party-ready bites. Make a batch ahead of time and keep them cold; they're ideal for holiday spreads, lunchboxes, or whenever you need something that feels a little fancy without any fuss.
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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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