Description
Crispy, sweet, and spiced with cinnamon sugar these roasted pumpkin seeds are the perfect easy fall snack or homemade gift idea!
Ingredients
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (cleaned and dried)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter (or oil).
3. Add the pumpkin seeds and toss until fully coated.
4. Spread the seeds evenly on the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
6. Cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
For a vegan version, use coconut oil instead of butter.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Try adding cocoa powder or maple syrup for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds, Fall Snack, Pumpkin Recipe