5 from 18 votes
Roasted Pepitas
Roasted Pepitas are pumpkin seeds tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper then baked until crisp. This roasting method enhances their natural nuttiness and adds a balance of sweetness, warmth from cinnamon, and a mild hint of heat from cayenne.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
199 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds pepitas, raw, shelled
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss all of the ingredients together until combined. Spread seeds on baking sheet in an even layer. Roast in oven for 6 minutes, tossing once half way through. Let cool completely and store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups of roasted pepitas.
- Use raw shelled pumpkin seeds for the recommended nutritional profile, but standard pumpkin seeds with shells can be used with possible flavor differences.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey, though the flavor will be affected.
- Spices are optional but contribute significantly to the taste.
- Store roasted pepitas in an airtight container for up to two weeks to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cups
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
274mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cups | |
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.