With fall upon us, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve got a pumpkin laying around. Whether you’re planning on making a pumpkin pie or you just enjoy them as a decoration, be sure to save the seeds! Pumpkin seeds are a super nutritious part of the plant that can be used in so many ways. They’re high in magnesium and vitamin K along with many other nutrients. You can sweeten them up or serve them salty, and we have ideas for whatever you prefer!
Throw Them in a Salad
The best salads are ones that bring together a variety of textures and flavors. Pumpkin seeds add the perfect crunch to any salad and can really round things out when toasted with a little sea salt. It’s a small addition that packs a big punch.
Cinnamon Sugar Seeds
Like candy, but healthier. Drizzling your leftover seeds with a bit of coconut oil and tossing them with cinnamon and sugar is the perfect way to turn them into a tasty snack sure to hit the spot. Our favorite recipe is by Carleigh from PlantYou. Check it out here.
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Maybe not something you’ve heard of before, but trust us. Shelled pumpkin seeds are an amazing addition if you’re looking for a pesto with a little pizazz. Full of fresh herbs and loaded with flavor, here’s one of our favorite takes from Foodoris, who includes the recipe in her photo linked here.
