Beef Free Kiwi Lime Trail Mix Cups

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(19)

These little cups are a genuinely fun way to snack — toasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds bring a satisfying crunch, walnuts add richness, and dark chocolate chips keep things just indulgent enough. The whole mix gets a drizzle of maple syrup and a pinch of salt before being topped with fresh kiwi rounds and a bright lime-maple dressing that makes everything pop. It's the kind of combination that sounds unexpected but tastes completely natural together. Every single ingredient here comes from plants, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden animal proteins or worry about what's lurking in a store-bought snack mix. Toasting the seeds in a dry skillet is the one small step that makes a big difference — it deepens the flavor and gives the whole cup a more complex, nutty backbone. Torn fresh mint on top is optional, but it adds a cool, herby finish that really ties the citrus and chocolate together. These are great for meal prep, lunchboxes, or just a midday pick-me-up that actually feels like a treat.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the trail mix

½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup dark chocolate chips (>70% cacao)
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tbsp maple syrup
¼ tsp fine salt

For the topping

4 medium kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp maple syrup

For serving

1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds and toast, stirring frequently, until the pumpkin seeds are puffed and lightly golden, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely, as the seeds can brown quickly.
2
Transfer the toasted seeds to a mixing bowl and let cool for 2 minutes. Add the walnut halves, dark chocolate chips, shredded coconut, maple syrup, and salt. Toss until everything is evenly coated.

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