Citric Acid Free Kiwi Lime Trail Mix Cups
Crunchy, tropical, and just sweet enough, these little cups are the kind of snack that feels indulgent without any of the usual ingredient stress. Avoiding citric acid — a preservative and flavor enhancer hiding in a surprising number of packaged snacks, candies, and even some chocolate products — means trail mix can be genuinely tricky to pull off. Here, every component is straightforward: toasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, walnuts, shredded coconut, and dark chocolate chips all come together with just a drizzle of maple syrup and a pinch of salt. The brightness you'd normally get from citric acid-spiked additives comes naturally from fresh kiwi and real lime zest and juice, so nothing feels flat or boring. Layering the fruit right on top of the nutty base keeps the textures distinct — chewy coconut, satisfying crunch, and juicy kiwi all in one bite. A little torn mint at the end is optional but genuinely worth it if you have some on hand. These cups are easy to assemble and feel fancy enough to serve to guests, even though the ingredient list is refreshingly simple.
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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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