Baked Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

When many people are turning to spiced lattes and any thing pumpkin all I really want are some pumpkin seeds. But honestly, homemade plain pumpkin seeds are not my favorite. I like to spice things up to make them savory or sweet. That is why I am sharing five baked pumpkin seeds recipes that are sure to mix things up.

Baking homemade pumpkin seeds does take a little prep, but if you are already planning on carving out pumpkins go ahead and take this extra step to make a yummy snack. Besides the kiddos will enjoy the process.

Step 1: Separate the pumpkin seeds from the pulp.

Step 2: Lay seeds out flat to dry over night.

Step 3: Prep a recipe below. Mix ingredients in a bowl with pumpkin seeds.

Step 4: Put seeds on baking sheet in an even layer. Preheat oven 250 degrees. Cook 20-30 minutes. Rotating/stirring every 5 minutes.

You can find a few good pointers on Oh She Glows where she shares her thoughts on how to make the perfect pumpkin seeds.

• Savory: 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
• Lemony:  4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper
• Halloweeny:  4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt,  and 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice.
• Spicy: 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Natural: 1 teaspoon sea salt or other salt, 4 tablespoons melted butter

You could also create your own baked pumpkin seeds recipes out of things you have in the cabinet or have a contest between each person who carves a pumpkin in your family. Or simply put the seeds in a baggy or jar to add them to a Halloween gift for your man.

Take pumpkin carving a step further to create a little more fun along with a healthy snack! Crunching on pumpkin seeds in what tells me Fall is here!

What is your favorite baked pumpkin seeds recipe?

Until Next Time – Truly Love,

Cassie