Sugar-Free Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Craving a guilt-free, crunchy, and flavorful snack? These Sugar-Free Candied Pumpkin Seeds are the perfect combination of sweet and savory without the added sugar! Coated in a luscious blend of cinnamon, vanilla, and a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit, these roasted pumpkin seeds are brought to life with a hint of coconut oil for the ultimate crisp. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes in the oven, this easy recipe is a wholesome alternative to traditional candied snacks, making it ideal for clean eating or keto-friendly diets. Enjoy them as a delicious on-the-go snack, a salad topper, or even a festive fall treat, and savor their irresistibly golden, crunchy perfection.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, stevia or monk fruit sweetener, and melted coconut oil.
Step 3
Stir until the pumpkin seeds are well coated with the mixture.
Step 4
Spread the coated pumpkin seeds onto the prepared baking sheet in a single, even layer.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the seeds are golden and fragrant.
Step 6
Remove from the oven and let the seeds cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Step 7
Store any leftover seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (135.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 741.7 |
| Total Fat 65.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 610.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.3g | |
| Protein 28.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 86.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 919.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories