Pepitas are a wonderful snack because they are high in both iron and zinc, which are vital for enhancing memory, and great for strengthening your immune system and helping boost energy. Moreover, they have a perfect crunch. Add a little salt and a little sweetness and you have a fabulously addictive snack!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (450 g) raw pepitas
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoons (30 g) maple syrup
How to Make It
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the pepitas, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Add the maple syrup and stir until the pumpkin seed mixture is evenly coated. Spread out the seeds evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, or until they start to turn brown, stirring halfway through so they bake evenly. Take out of the oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes. As they cool, they will get even crunchier! Store in an airtight container.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 191 kcal Calories from Fat: 143.1 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 15.9 g 45% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 6.3 g 5% |
Dietary Fiber 2 g 5% |
Protein 9.8 g 20% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |
