Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Crackling cinnamon brown sugar pumpkin seeds is just the thing to smell first thing in the morning during the fall season.

I had a full mason jar of raw pumpkin seeds in my pantry and figured it was the right time to whip up an autumn-appropriate recipe to snack on.

Lately, I’ve been on a snack-kick, but the kind of snack-kick that doesn’t require me cranking on the oven or requiring a long list of ingredients and instructions.

Some of these cozy snacks include homemade hot chocolate, roasted chickpeas, and refreshing cucumber tea sandwiches.

Many recipes call for roasted pumpkin seeds cooks in the oven. I opted to cook toast them on a skillet, instead. And for a few reasons: stovetop cooking requires less power than an oven.

Additionally, I wanted to get done with this recipe within just a few minutes.

More Recipes With Pumpkins: 

• Fluffy Chia Seed Pumpkin Muffins 
• Plant-Based Pumpkin Smoothie 
• Pumpkin Pie Spice Oat Bran Pancakes 

Recipe Notes 

1. If you’re working with raw, unsalted pre-packaged pumpkin seeds, they’ll be ready to go for the cooking process. If you’re using pumpkin seeds straight from a pumpkin fruit, you’ll need to first remove the pulp, rinse, and spread out to completely dry before cooking.
2. Use a neutral-flavored oil, for example, canola oil, vegan butter, or vegetable oil. Olive oil works too.  
3. Feel free to be flexible with the ground cinnamon and sugar. Add less or more based on your tastebuds. However, the measurements given in this recipe provides a nice balance of sweetness and cinnamon without being overwhelming. 

Why Are The Pumpkin Seeds Chewy? 

Right out of the skillet, the pumpkin seeds will be slightly tender. However, for a crunchy texture, you’ll need to allow them completely cool and further firm up. 

After the pumpkin seeds have been cooked and toasted, transfer onto a plate or parchment paper and cool for about 10 minutes or so.

How To Eat Toasted Pumpkin Seeds? 

Pumpkin seeds can be eaten straight from a bowl, used as a topping in oatmeal, or used in homemade granola. Some other ideas also include: 

• Toss into a salad 
• Add to a muffin recipe 
• Combine with trail mix 

Are Pumpkin Seeds Healthy?

Pumpkin seeds are great, healthy snacks. A cup of shelled, whole pumpkin seeds contains fiber, protein, a significant amount of magnesium, and potassium.

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Skillet-Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Cinnamon brown sugar skillet toasted pumpkin seeds made with just 4 ingrdients and done in 5 minutes. Made with pantry-friendly ingredients and everyday kitchen equipment.

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Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup raw, whole, unsalted pumpkin seeds
• 2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

 

• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a skillet over medium heat. Pour the pumpkin seeds into a skillet. Shake and stir pumpkin seeds frequently and cook for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
• Remove seeds from skillet and transfer to a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin seeds with 1 tablespoon of oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, a pinch of salt.
• Allow the seeds to cool for about 5 minutes, then serve.

Keyword Fall, Gluten Free, Plant-Based, Toasted, Vegan

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