Whole30 Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Elevate your snacking game with these irresistible Whole30 Candied Pumpkin Seeds—a wholesome twist on a classic treat! Packed with nutrient-rich raw pumpkin seeds and sweetened naturally with a homemade quasi-caramel sauce made from dates and water, this recipe is free from refined sugars and fully compliant with Whole30 dietary guidelines. A sprinkle of warm cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt add depth and balance to every crunchy bite, while a hint of vanilla rounds out the flavor profile. Roasted to perfection in just 20 minutes, these healthy candied pumpkin seeds make an ideal snack or topping for salads and smoothie bowls. Simple to prepare and bursting with fall-inspired flavors, they’re the ultimate guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons quasi-caramel sauce (blend of dates and water)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil and quasi-caramel sauce until well mixed.
In a larger mixing bowl, add the pumpkin seeds, then pour the coconut oil and quasi-caramel mixture over them, stirring until the seeds are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon and sea salt over the coated pumpkin seeds. Mix again to distribute the spices evenly.
Spread the pumpkin seeds in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting. Keep a close eye on the seeds to prevent burning.
Once the seeds are golden and crisp, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
Transfer the slightly cooled pumpkin seeds to a bowl and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the seeds to cool completely before serving or storing them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.9 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.1 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 1954 mg | 42% | |
*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.
