Make Our Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds

Inside: Does the world need one more pumpkin spice flavored recipe? Heck yeah! We weigh in with our easy to make Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds.

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I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making something pumpkin spice for a while now, thus our Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds. Lots to love about these. For one, they are so simple to make and require such few ingredients. For another, they’re perfect to make with the kids or to whip up for a quick snack or last minute “hey I need to bring something to the party” dish.

Pumpkin Seeds as Health Food

Did I mention pumpkin seeds are good for you? Pepitas (another name for the raw, hulled pumpkin seeds) boast an impressive list of nutrients, including magnesium, copper, manganese, protein, omega 3s, and zinc. Pumpkin seeds are a natural food for men’s health because of the zinc, and the phytoestrogens in the seeds reduce menopausal symptoms in women. Among other benefits, they can help regulate insulin and because of the rich source of tryptophan, they may improve sleep. Pumpkin seed oil also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Where to Look for Pumpkin Seeds

First off, let’s make sure we’re on the same page. Recipes for whole roasted pumpkin seeds abound, but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m referring to hulled, raw pepitas, which are a lovely shade of green. I’ve found them in my Kroger store in the health food area with the nuts and seeds. In other stores I’ve seen them in the buy in bulk areas of the store. Nowadays they’re much easier to find, but should you have a problem, here’s a source.

Roasted pumpkin seeds with pumpkin spice. — Easy to make and good for you, too!

The Recipe

Are you hungry? Here goes!

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Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds

Author: Amy Harke-Moore

Recipe type: Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 15 mins

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup of hulled, raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice
1½ tablespoons of sweetener (or sugar if no dietary restrictions)
1½ tablespoons of melted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a bowl mix seeds, melted butter, and spices well and spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Bake for 10 minutes and let seeds cool before serving.
Enjoy!

And there you have it–autumn goodness in a jar!

Just a quick note, you can grind a little sea salt on top to add a salty dimension to the sweet. Then resist the urge to snack on them straight off the baking sheet.

Makes a nice little “thinking of you” gift for someone you love. Celebrate the season and bake a batch today!