These Healthy Mexican Fruit Cups are just 156 calories and are so easy to make!
I’ve even supplied you with some fruit swaps to lower the sugar and calorie content, making these Mexican fruit salads great for any diet.
Fruit with Mexican seasoning is a traditional snack, often found at Mexican fruit stands in both Mexico and California.
They are often made up of fruits (and sometimes veggies like jicama and cucumber) topped with spices and hot sauce. Served with lime juice and a fork to eat on the go, these fruit cups are the perfect warm weather snack!
These Mexican Fruit Cups are just 156 calories!
Healthy Mexican Fruit Cups
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Ingredients in Low Calorie Mexican Fruit Cups
The ingredients on a Mexican fruit salad recipe vary, and you can easily swap out the fruit for veggies (like cucumbers) to cut calories and sugar.
Common Mexican Fruit Cup Fruits and Veggies:
- Watermelon
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Oranges
- Cantaloupe
- Jicama
- Cucumbers
Shopping List for Low Calorie Mexican Fruit Cups:
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Watermelon
- Tajín (or chili powder)
- Chamoy (or any Mexican hot sauce)
- Limes
- Measurements in the recipe card below
How to Make Low Calorie Mexican Fruit Cups
Making Mexican mangoes and fruit cups is easy and fun, and you can modify it to take out the spices. Making kiddos happy too!
For picky eaters, start with the fruit cups and lime. And as they get adventurous (or shall I say if they get adventurous) you can start with adding the tajin seasoning on fruit, and finally the hot sauce.
These Mexican watermelon cups with mango are great with just lime, so season them as you choose.
How to Make Skinny Mexican Fruit Cups:
- Place fruit on cups alternating to ensure each is evenly distributed.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fruit.
- Add a dash (about 1/2 teaspoon) of salsa to each cup, and top with a sprinkle (about 1/4 teaspoon) of Tajín to each cup.
- Serve with a lime wedge on top of each cup.
Healthy Mexican Fruit Cups Recipe
These low calorie Mexican fruit cups are easy to make, and wonderful flavorful snacks!
Be sure to see the nutrition section below for tips on saving even more calories, and tips for cutting sugar too.
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Low Calorie Mexican Fruit Cups
Ingredients
- 1 large mango (peeled and cut into spears)
- 3 cups pineapple (cut into wedges)
- 4 cups watermelon (cut into wedges)
- Tajín or chili powder
- Chamoy or any hot Mexican salsa
- 2 limes one for juicing and one for wedges
Instructions
- Place fruit on cups alternating to ensure each is evenly distributed.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fruit.
- Add a dash (about 1/2 teaspoon) of salsa to each cup, and top with a sprinkle (about 1/4 teaspoon) of Tajín to each cup.
- Serve with a lime wedge on top of each cup.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Mexican Fruit Cups
This nutrition label is based off one Mexican fruit cup (about 2 cups) with tajin, hot sauce, and lime.
If you want to cut calories and carbs, try swapping one fruit for jicama, and one for sliced cucumber.
Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating it is my goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published September 6, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 27, 2023 by Audrey Johns
