Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4

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

Steps

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

  • Pumpkin seeds (like sunflower and sesame) are relatively high in fat, so are more perishable than other foods. Store them in a cool, dry place (tightly covered in canning jar works well) or in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
  • Try using a serrated-edged grapefruit spoon to scrape out the seeds and pulp from inside the pumpkin. Spoon everything into a large bowl and cover with cool water, swishing things around to separate the seeds—it’s okay if some of the fibers are still clinging to them. Spread the seeds out on a kitchen towel and vigorously rub them dry before tossing them with the butter and seasonings.
  • Mix up how you flavor these crisp snacks: sneak in some ground ginger, freshly grated nutmeg, or a little freshly ground black pepper with the cinnamon for a warmly spicy-sweet edge.

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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