Dairy Free Kiwi Lime Trail Mix Cups

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

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These little cups are a serious upgrade from the usual handful of trail mix grabbed on the go. Toasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds bring a satisfying crunch, walnuts add richness, and dark chocolate chips (the good, high-cacao kind) round everything out with a hint of bittersweet depth. A drizzle of maple syrup and a pinch of salt tie the mix together before it all gets topped with fresh kiwi slices and a bright lime-maple dressing that makes the whole thing feel almost tropical. The lime zest and juice cut through the nuttiness in the best way, and a scatter of torn mint takes it from snack to something you'd actually want to serve at a gathering. Every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy — no swaps needed, no label-checking required, just real food that happens to come together beautifully. These cups work as a post-workout snack, a light dessert, or an easy lunchbox treat that feels a little more special than the sum of its parts.

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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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