Cinnamon Free Kiwi Lime Trail Mix Cups
Trail mix gets a serious glow-up here, layered with toasted pumpkin seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, dark chocolate chips, and coconut, all brought together with a touch of maple syrup and salt. The result is crunchy, a little sweet, and deeply satisfying in a way that feels more like a composed snack than something you'd grab from a bag. What makes this version especially clever is the fresh topping — sliced kiwi, bright lime zest, a squeeze of lime juice, and another drizzle of maple syrup turn a humble trail mix cup into something you'd actually want to serve at a gathering. Avoiding cinnamon can be trickier than it sounds since it sneaks into so many snack mixes, granolas, and chocolate products, but every ingredient here is naturally free of it with no workarounds needed. The toasted seeds add a nutty depth that anchors the tropical fruit on top, and the lime dressing ties everything together with a zippy, refreshing finish. A few torn mint leaves scattered over each cup at the end are optional but genuinely worth it. These are the kind of snack cups that disappear fast.
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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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