High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Kiwi Lime Trail Mix Cups
Trail mix gets a serious glow-up here, layered into individual cups with juicy kiwi, bright lime, and a drizzle of fresh citrus syrup that makes the whole thing feel almost like dessert. The base is built from toasted pepitas, sunflower seeds, walnut halves, unsweetened coconut, and dark chocolate chips — all held together with just a touch of maple syrup and salt, so every ingredient earns its place. Maple syrup does the sweetening work throughout, both in the mix and in the lime topping, which means there's no corn syrup hiding anywhere in this recipe. That matters more than people realize, since packaged trail mixes and flavored nuts are some of the sneakiest places sweeteners show up uninvited. Toasting the seeds in a dry skillet first is a small step that pays off big — it brings out a nutty depth that makes the whole cup taste more complex and satisfying. The kiwi rounds on top add a tart, tropical freshness that cuts through the richness of the chocolate and walnuts beautifully. Torn mint is optional, but if you have it on hand, don't skip it — it ties the lime and fruit together in a way that feels genuinely special.
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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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