Make homemade roasted pumpkin seeds in six amazing flavors to curb all your cravings!
Have pumpkin seeds you’ve saving to roast? Shake things up by adding your favorite spices and natural sweeteners! With both sweet and savory flavors to choose from, there are plenty of yummy combos to make. Best of all, they’re a quick on-the-go snack you can enjoy anytime!
Each recipe below uses in-shell pumpkin seeds to boost up antioxidants. (1) When creating multiple flavors, their white exteriors make it easier to distinguish the spices and herbs used in each batch. If you prefer to use green pumpkin seeds instead, you can always substitute them in equal quantities.
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Adding a bit of coconut oil seals in the spices while increasing healthy fats. Along with adding a subtle touch of sweetness, it also helps bring out the seed’s rich nutty textures. Easy to bake, each recipe only takes 25 minutes and packs in an extra crispy crunch.
No matter which recipe you choose, all six flavors are bursting with tasty spices and herbs. Whether you’re a fan of smoky paprika or honey cinnamon, you’re sure to find a recipe to fit all your snacking needs.
Spicy Smoked Paprika
Love a good bit of heat? This combination of ground paprika and black pepper is just for you. With a bit of pink Himalayan salt for sharp flavor, you’ve got a snack that’s both healthy and delicious!
Turmeric Curry
For an anti-inflammatory snack, try adding turmeric and red curry to your seeds. Not only will it add a vibrant yellow color, but it’ll also give your seeds a mild spicy flavor with bonus antioxidants.
Garlic “Parmesan”
Missing the flavor of good old cheese? Combine dried minced garlic with nutritional yeast for a Paleo-friendly alternative to Parmesan cheese!
Coffee Pumpkin Spice
Fall is synonymous with pumpkin spice lattes and these roasted seeds do not disappoint. It combines ground coffee with pumpkin spice for a boost of energy and a heavenly aroma.
Honey Cinnamon
There’s nothing like a bit of honey and cinnamon mixed together! Bursting with natural health benefits, it’s a classic combo that’s both sweet and nutritious!
Salted Caramel
If you like salty-sweet combinations, try whipping up this tasty treat. Healthier than caramel popcorn, it’s made with coconut sugar, Himalayan salt, and a touch of raw vanilla.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, 6 Easy Ways
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, 6 Easy Ways
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Spicy Smoked Paprika:
- 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds
- 1 T ground paprika
- 1 t ground black pepper
- 1 t Himalayan pink salt
- 1 T melted coconut oil
Turmeric Curry:
- 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds
- 1 T ground turmeric
- 1 t red curry powder
- 1 T melted coconut oil
Garlic 'Parmesan':
- 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds
- 1 T dried minced garlic
- 1 T nutritional yeast
- 1 T melted coconut oil
Pumpkin Spice Latte:
- 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds
- 1 T pumpkin spice
- 2 t ground coffee
- 1 t pure vanilla extract
- 1 T melted coconut oil
Honey Cinnamon:
- 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds
- 1 T raw honey
- 1 T ground cinnamon
- 1 T melted coconut oil
Salted Caramel:
- 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds
- 1 T coconut sugar
- 1 t pure vanilla extract
- ½ t Himalayan pink salt
- 1 T melted coconut oil
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ingredients of your choice and mix well until the pumpkin seeds are evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated pumpkin seeds onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them into a single layer. Roast the pumpkin seeds for 25 minutes, tossing them with a spatula halfway through. This will ensure they are evenly roasted.
- When finished, allow the pumpkin seeds to fully cool at room temperature. Serve and enjoy or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to six months.
Looking for Paleo ingredients? Here are a few we’d recommend:
Paprika (Simply Organic)
Black pepper (Frontier)
Cold pressed coconut oil (Viva Naturals)
Turmeric (Simply Organic)
Garlic powder (Frontier)
Nutritional yeast (NOW Foods)
Vanilla extract (Frontier)
Raw honey (Bee Farms)
Ground cinnamon (Simply Organic)
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