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August 19, 2020 By Sara 11 Comments

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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These roasted pumpkin seeds are coated in butter and seasonings, then baked until golden brown. The perfect healthier snack option, and a great way to use up the insides of those Halloween jack-o-lanterns!

When the fall season rolls around, I make a variety of pumpkin dishes including pumpkin chocolate chip muffins and pumpkin cheesecake. I always keep the seeds when I’m cooking with pumpkin to make a big batch of roasted pumpkin seeds to enjoy later on.

These roasted pumpkin seeds are coated in butter and seasonings, then baked until golden brown. These roasted pumpkin seeds are coated in butter and seasonings, then baked until golden brown.

A bowl of roasted pumpkin seeds surrounded by pumpkins and gourds.

What’s the best part of carving a pumpkin? Saving the insides to make roasted pumpkin seeds! This recipe couldn’t be any easier to make, and it’s always a hit with both kids and adults alike.

How to clean pumpkin seeds

The hardest part of this recipe is preparing your pumpkin seeds for roasting. First, use a spoon to scoop out the insides of your pumpkin. Place the pumpkin seeds in a large bowl, and fill the bowl with cold water. Use your hands to remove any flesh or fibers attached to the seeds. When the seeds are clean, remove them from the bowl and spread them out on paper towels to dry.

The seeds should be completely dry before you place them in the oven. If the seeds are damp, they will steam instead of roast. I recommend letting your seeds dry overnight. If you don’t want to wait, you can spread the seeds out in a single layer on a rack over a sheet pan, then bake the seeds at 250 degrees until they’re dry. This usually takes about 5-10 minutes.

Pumpkin seeds and pumpkin flesh in a bowl.

How do you make roasted pumpkin seeds?

Once you have clean pumpkin seeds, you’ll be ready to make this delightful snack. Toss the pumpkin seeds in melted butter, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Spread the seeds out in a single layer on a sheet pan, then roast until the seeds are golden brown. Be sure to stir your seeds occasionally so that they cook evenly. Cool, then serve and enjoy. You can store your roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Cleaned pumpkin seeds.

Roasted pumpkin seeds variations

This is a basic recipe for baked pumpkin seeds, but you can customize it to your tastes by adding a variety of seasonings to the mix!

  • Taco: Use 1 tablespoon taco seasoning instead of the seasonings listed in the recipe.
  • Ranch: Toss the seeds in 2 teaspoons of ranch seasoning, reduce the salt to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Chili Lime: Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili lime seasoning (such as Tajin).
  • Bacon: Add 1/3 cup finely diced bacon to the sheet pan when roasting the seeds. Cook until the seeds are browned and bacon is crispy.

Seeds coated in seasonings and spread on a sheet pan.

How to eat pumpkin seeds

You can eat your pumpkin seeds with the shells on, or the shells removed. If you choose to remove the shells, you’ll have to use your fingers to pry open each shell to remove the seed inside. Otherwise, you can simply pop the seeds in your mouth, shell and all. I prefer to eat my seeds with the shells on, as all of the seasonings are on the outer shell.

Are pumpkin seeds healthy?

Pumpkin seeds are a great choice for a healthy diet, and are high in both protein and fiber. Pumpkin seeds are also low in carbs, and contain many nutrients such as Vitamin K, manganese, phosphorous, iron, zinc and copper.

Roasted pumpkin seeds on a sheet pan.

These homemade pumpkin seeds are way better than what you’d buy at the store, and take just minutes to put together. You’ll find yourself making them on repeat during the fall months!

More fall favorites you’ll enjoy

  • Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
  • Pumpkin Dip
  • Pumpkin Bars
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Pumpkin Enchiladas

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A bowl of roasted pumpkin seeds surrounded by pumpkins and gourds.
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

These roasted pumpkin seeds are coated in butter and seasonings, then baked until golden brown. The perfect healthier snack option, and a great way to use up the insides of those Halloween jack-o-lanterns!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword roasted pumpkin seeds
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 115kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pumpkin seeds raw, whole seeds
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Place the pumpkin seeds, butter, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl; toss to coat evenly.
  • Spread the seeds in a single layer on the pan. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until seeds are golden brown.
  • Cool and serve, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Betsy says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    YES! This brings back so many memories from my childhood. Roasted pumpkin seeds are such a wonderful autumn treat! Great recipe. So delicious! Personally, I love to eat them when they’re still warm!

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    Pumpkin seeds are the best! Great recipe

    Reply
  3. Jen says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    I’m the one who usually ends up with steamed seeds so thank you for the tip about letting them dry overnight to allow them to roast. You just saved me this year!

    Reply
  4. Kristyn says

    September 3, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    It wasn’t until recently that I discovered my love for pumpkin seeds & these are amazing!! I am so excited to make some!!

    Reply
  5. Suzy says

    August 30, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    5 stars
    This is perfect! We never know what to do with our seeds when cutting open then pumpkin, now we do!

    Reply
  6. Cathy says

    August 28, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    This recipe has me so excited for pumpkin season!

    Reply
  7. Kevin says

    August 28, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    I cannot wait to make pumpkin seeds! These sound amazing!

    Reply
  8. Toni Dash says

    August 28, 2020 at 7:34 am

    5 stars
    We love pumpkin seeds too! And we really enjoy roasted pumpkin seeds after carving! I will definitely try this!

    Reply
  9. Beth says

    August 28, 2020 at 6:55 am

    5 stars
    Yummy! These are so delicious and the perfect snack! We love them here and could eat them all day! Love this recipe! I will definitely be making these again!

    Reply
  10. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    August 27, 2020 at 6:18 pm

    5 stars
    These roasted pumpkin seeds would disappear in our house!

    Reply
  11. Amanda says

    August 27, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    Perfect timing to make some of this delicious treat!

    Reply

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