Sugar and Spice Pepitas
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Sugar and Spice Pepitas—a crunchy, flavorful blend of sweet, smoky, and spicy notes that will keep you coming back for more. Made with raw shelled pumpkin seeds, these addictive treats are coated in a frothy egg white mixture flavored with vanilla, then dusted with a bold seasoning mix of sugar, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne for just the right kick. Perfectly roasted to golden perfection in under 20 minutes, they’re an easy, gluten-free snack that’s ideal for everything from entertaining guests to adding a gourmet touch to salads or charcuterie boards. Whip up a batch in just 30 minutes and enjoy this deliciously crunchy, protein-packed snack all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons ground smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until it becomes frothy, about 30 seconds. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the pepitas to the egg white mixture and stir until the seeds are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the pepitas and stir well to ensure they are fully coated with the seasoning.
Spread the seasoned pepitas in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even roasting. The pepitas should be dry and lightly golden when finished.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the pepitas cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the Sugar and Spice Pepitas to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.1 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 336 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 56.2 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1838 mg | 39% | |
*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.
