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Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

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By Deborah Harroun
Updated Jun 14, 2019
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If you've never made your own pumpkin seeds before, you're in for a treat. This version includes a sprinkling of cinnamon for a sweet touch of autumn flavor. Baked, not fried, they're a fun snack and a great way to make good use of pumpkin-carving leftovers.

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  • Even after this season’s Halloween jack-o-lantern carving is completed, you can still enjoy the fruits of the harvest season—our guide to roasting pumpkin seeds makes it easy. You can feel good about reducing food waste and serving up a creative treat you make yourself. Baking your own pumpkin seeds is an easy process that allows plenty of room for creativity with the addition of flavors and spices. Once you try a basic recipe, you can add your own creative touches as you branch out into new pumpkin seed recipe variations including savory, spicy or sweet options. Do you like a touch of dessert in your snacking? Then cinnamon-sugar is definitely for you. Ready to turn up the heat? Get out the chile powder and add a touch of fire. Making your own deliciously addictive pumpkin seed snacks just might become your favorite part of autumn pumpkin carving.

Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

  • Prep Time 5 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix all ingredients. Spread on ungreased cookie sheet in single layer.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until seeds begin to brown. Cool.

Nutrition

190 Calories
10g Total Fat
4g Protein
20g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
190
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
16%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
23%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
50mg
2%
Potassium
230mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
7g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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