Sweet Vanilla Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds

Sweet Vanilla Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds

A great way to make your pumpkin seeds into a sweet and healthy treat. They smell so good and taste even better!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
12 servings
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 ½ teaspoons vanilla sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

Step 2
Place seeds in a mixing bowl. Pour melted butter over seeds; stir to coat. Combine 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar (see Cook's Note), 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon white sugar in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in vanilla extract. Spread sugar mixture over seeds, stirring to coat evenly.

Step 3
Spread seeds over a baking sheet in a single layer. Combine 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over seeds.

Step 4
Bake seeds in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven, stir seeds, and spread evenly on baking sheet again. Combine 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl and sprinkle over seeds. Return seeds to oven for 30 more minutes.

Step 5
Remove seeds from oven. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla sugar over seeds, and return to oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, pour into a serving bowl, and serve warm.

Cook’s Note:

Actual baking time may vary depending on how wet or dry your seeds were to begin with.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219
Calories
19g
Fat
8g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 24%
Saturated Fat5g 24%
Cholesterol8mg 3%
Sodium27mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate8g 3%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars2g
Protein9g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium22mg 2%
Iron5mg 29%
Potassium282mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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