Description
A crunchy, savory snack made from leftover pumpkin seeds, perfect for fall and packed with nutrients. Easy to customize with sweet or spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional seasonings: garlic powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon sugar, chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop seeds from the pumpkin and separate them from the pulp.
- Rinse seeds under cold water and pat them thoroughly dry with a towel.
- Toss seeds in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and any preferred seasonings.
- Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- Allow seeds to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- To re-crisp, bake at 300°F for 5–7 minutes.
- Variations: Try cinnamon sugar for sweetness, chili powder for heat, or ranch seasoning for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg