Sugar-Free Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Get ready for a guilt-free treat with this irresistible Sugar-Free Candied Pumpkin Seeds recipe! Perfectly roasted and delicately sweetened with stevia or monk fruit, these crunchy pepitas are coated in warm cinnamon spice, a splash of vanilla, and a hint of coconut oil for a nourishing twist on traditional candied snacks. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under 15, these seeds offer a quick, wholesome snack that’s high in flavor yet free from added sugar. Whether you're searching for a healthy alternative to sugary snacks or looking for the perfect topping for yogurt, salads, or trail mix, this recipe delivers a deliciously addictive crunch that’s easy to make and easy to love. Store leftovers for up to a week—if you can resist eating them all in one go!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Stevia or monk fruit sweetener (granulated)
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, stevia or monk fruit sweetener, and melted coconut oil.
Stir until the pumpkin seeds are well coated with the mixture.
Spread the coated pumpkin seeds onto the prepared baking sheet in a single, even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the seeds are golden and fragrant.
Remove from the oven and let the seeds cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Store any leftover seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 610 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| 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.
