Sweet & Salty Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin carving is always a grand family event. Once the pumpkins are lit, gather the seeds and make a sweet treat or a savory snack--both are perfect for little hands!

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This recipe is a healthy choice for your preschooler. Prepare it together to familiarize your child with its good-for-you ingredients.

Try this recipe at your child's next party. Double the ingredients or divide them in half, depending on the size of your celebration.

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 15 min.

Cook Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

2 cups separated and dried pumpkin seeds (from your jack-o'-lantern)
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Tip: Choose sweet (sugar and cinnamon) or savory ingredients (cumin and salt), or try a sweet and salty mix.

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 4
In a bowl, toss the seeds with the butter and either the savory or sweet seasonings.
Step 5
Spread the seeds evenly in one layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring the seeds every few minutes.
Step 6
Remove from the oven and cool completely. Taste the seeds and re-season if desired.

Nurtition Facts

Calories: 88
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 2mg
Sodium: 10mg
Total Carbs: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 2g

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Sweet & Salty Pumpkin Seeds

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 15 min.

Cook Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

Directions

Nurtition Facts