How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a delicious, crunchy snack and they’re easy to make!

Pumpkin seeds, like many other seeds, are deliciously crunch. Simply rinse, season and bake.

White bowl of Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Fall is the perfect time of year for all of my favorite pumpkin recipes from Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies to Homemade Pumpkin Pie! As you carve out your pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern this year, don’t discard those seeds!

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

This is a fun activity to do with your kids after carving!

  1. Clean and rinse the pumpkin seeds.
  2. Toss the seeds with a bit of oil and some seasoning.
  3. Bake per the recipe below until golden.

pumpkin seeds on a sheet pan for how to roast pumpkin seeds

Sweet and Seasoning Ideas

The following are a few of my favorite ways to season them. Start with a dash of olive oil.

How to Eat Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a favorite and you can eat the shell or peel the shell and eat them more like you would eat a sunflower seed. I find a smaller pumpkin has a more tender shell and is better if you want to eat the whole thing. Roasted pumpkin seeds are a great snack option in place of crackers or croutons.

Storing

Like most nuts, roasted pumpkin seeds have a high fat content and should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The pumpkin seeds will keep this way for about 3-4 months.

Alternately, put them in a sealed bag and pop them into the freezer. They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to a year.

Using a wooden spatula to lift out Roasted Pumpkin Seeds from a baking sheet

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a delicious, crunchy treat that is so easy to make right at home!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120
Author Holly Nilsson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • seasonings as desired see notes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Clean pumpkin seeds removing any pulp or fibers. Rinse well and pat dry.
  • Toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil (about 1 tablespoon per cup of seeds) and desired seasonings.
  • Place seeds on a baking sheet and bake 15 minutes. Stir and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden.

Video

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1/4 cup of seeds.
Seasoning suggestions:
  • Salt and pepper
  • Ranch Seasoning
  • Cinnamon and sugar
  • Onion and garlic powder and seasoning salt
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Chili Powder, a squeeze of lime and salt

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 120 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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