Ingredients
2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (cleaned and dried)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon maple syrup (for sweet version)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for savory)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for spicy)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C)
Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet
In a bowl, mix olive oil, sea salt, and chosen seasonings (paprika + cayenne/spicy, cinnamon + maple syrup/sweet, or garlic + paprika/savory)
Pour seasoning blend over seeds, tossing to coat evenly
Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crispy
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Customize seasonings: try chili lime, herbed (rosemary + thyme), or sesame + soy sauce (soy sauce is omitted here due to alcohol content, but use tamari if preferred)
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg