Description
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy, crunchy, and savory snack made with just three ingredients—pumpkin seeds, butter, and salt. This easy fall recipe transforms pumpkin seeds into a golden, toasty treat that’s rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding to salads and trail mixes, these homemade roasted pumpkin seeds are customizable with sweet, savory, or spicy seasonings.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with melted butter and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Rinse seeds before roasting to remove pulp and ensure crispiness.
- Customize with garlic powder, smoked paprika, or cinnamon sugar for flavor variations.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze up to 3 months and re-crisp in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
