Sweet Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Coconut Sugar
Transform leftover pumpkin seeds into an irresistible snack that balances sweet coconut sugar with warming spices and a hint of smoke. The combination of cinnamon and smoked paprika creates a complex flavor profile that's perfect for fall entertaining or healthy snacking. These crunchy, golden seeds make excellent use of what's typically discarded and deliver satisfying texture with nutritious benefits. The coconut oil helps the spices adhere while adding subtle richness.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F
- 2
Scoop out all seeds from pumpkin and place in colander
- 3
Run water over seeds and use fingers to remove any orange flesh
- 4
Discard flesh and keep seeds in colander
- 5
Rinse cleaned seeds thoroughly
- 6
Spread seeds on paper towel or clean dish towel for 2 hours to dry
- 7
Transfer dried seeds to bowl
- 8
Mix seeds with coconut oil, coconut sugar, salt, paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder, and pepper
- 9
Spread seasoned seeds on parchment-lined baking sheet
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned and toasted
- 11
Transfer to serving bowl
Tips
Don't skip the drying step as wet seeds won't crisp properly and may steam instead of roast.
Store cooled seeds in airtight container for up to one week, re-crisp in 300F oven if needed.
Save time by cleaning seeds immediately after carving pumpkins before pulp dries and hardens.
Good to Know
airtight container up to 1 week
can prep and season day before, roast when ready
room temperature immediately or store for later
Common Mistakes
dry seeds properly to avoid steaming instead of crisping
don't overcrowd baking sheet or seeds won't brown evenly
Substitutions
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use other pumpkin varieties for the seeds
Yes, any pumpkin variety works though sugar pumpkins and carving pumpkins have slightly different sized seeds with similar results.
What if my seeds aren't getting crispy enough
Extend baking time by 5-10 minutes and ensure seeds were properly dried beforehand, wet seeds will steam rather than roast.
How long do these roasted seeds keep
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, re-crisp in 300F oven for 5 minutes if needed.