Low Fat Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible **Low Fat Candied Pumpkin Seeds**, a healthy twist on a classic snack. Sweetened naturally with **maple syrup** and infused with the warm flavors of **cinnamon**, **vanilla**, and a hint of **nutmeg**, these crunchy treats are baked to perfection with no added oil, making them a guilt-free option for snacking or salad toppings. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe requires just a handful of pantry staples and minimal effort, ensuring a quick and wholesome addition to your weekly snack rotation. Perfect for fall, holiday gatherings, or anytime you're craving a sweet yet nourishing treat, these low-fat pumpkin seeds are a must-try for lovers of simple, oven-roasted goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the raw pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, salt, nutmeg, and water. Stir the ingredients together until the pumpkin seeds are well-coated.
Spread the coated pumpkin seeds out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the seeds are golden brown. Stir the seeds halfway through baking to ensure even caramelization.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the seeds to cool completely. They will become crisp as they cool.
Once cooled, break apart any clusters and store your low-fat candied pumpkin seeds in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.1 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 614 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 920 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
