Sesame Free Kiwi Lime Trail Mix Cups
Trail mix gets a serious glow-up here, layering toasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and walnuts with dark chocolate chips and shredded coconut — all brought together with a touch of maple syrup and salt. The result is this satisfying mix of crunch, richness, and just enough sweetness that works as a snack, a light dessert, or even a fun breakfast situation. What really sets it apart is the fresh kiwi topping, brightened with lime zest, lime juice, and a drizzle of maple syrup that ties everything together beautifully. Torn mint leaves finish each cup with a cool, herby note that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra effort. For anyone navigating sesame allergies or sensitivities, packaged trail mixes and granola cups are notoriously risky — sesame can hide in coatings, shared production lines, and even flavored seeds. Every ingredient here is naturally free of sesame, and since you're toasting the seeds yourself in a dry skillet, you stay in full control of what goes into the bowl. The toasting step is quick and genuinely worth it — those puffed, golden pepitas add a depth of flavor you just don't get from raw seeds straight out of the bag. Simple, fresh, and completely trustworthy, these cups are the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on repeat.
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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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