Spiced Pumpkin Seeds (GF + V)

I’m back! Between an onslaught of exams and college essays, I’ve been quite busy – probably like you. Hopefully, now I can spend more time on To: You From: Scratch because I’ve been accepted to college (Tufts!).

Anyways, one of the recipes that have been fueling me through this intense period is that of spiced pumpkin seeds. Dazzled with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and perfectly roasted with gooey maple syrup, this concoction is quite simply pumpkin seeds at their best. Case closed.

Let’s get to the star ingredient:

Pumpkin seeds.  Pumpkin seeds are kind of underrated – and they shouldn’t be! These seeds are high in antioxidants, fiber, and magnesium. Antioxidants help reduce inflammation, fiber helps you stay fuller longer (yay!), and magnesium helps control blood pressure and form/maintain healthy bones. Fun fact: 79% of US adults have a magnesium intake below the recommended amount – so this snack can help to up your levels!

RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw unsalted pumpkin seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp oil (grapeseed oil, coconut oil work)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• heaping 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• heaping 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• pinch cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 300F. Cover a pan with parchment paper.
2. Toss seeds in a bowl with oil and maple syrup. Add spices and mix.
3. Put seeds onto the pan and distribute evenly across one layer.
4. Bake seeds for 20-25 minutes, moving them around with a wooden spatula in between.
5. Let them cool and store in a glass jar.

I hope you enjoy this recipe! And I’ll be back on track with delicious recipes soon 🙂

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-benefits-of-pumpkin-seeds#section5