Turmeric Free Pomegranate-Mint Coconut Cashew Bites
These little no-bake bites are a genuinely exciting combination of sweet, tart, and fresh — the kind of snack that disappears from the fridge faster than you expect. Medjool dates and raw cashews form a naturally sticky, fudgy base that holds everything together without any binders or refined sugar. Juicy pomegranate arils and finely chopped fresh mint get folded in at the end, so every bite has a little burst of brightness and a cooling herbal note. A roll in shredded coconut gives them a slightly chewy, snowy finish that makes them look as good as they taste. Many packaged energy balls and snack bites rely on spice blends that can sneak in unwanted ingredients, but this recipe keeps things clean and completely transparent — every ingredient is exactly what it says it is. They come together in a food processor with minimal effort and just need a short chill in the fridge before they're ready to serve. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have a satisfying, naturally sweet treat ready to grab all week long.
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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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