Pumpkin SeedsNo. 1177 · The 2026 edition
17 Sweet + Savory Fall Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Transform your leftover pumpkin seeds into 17 delicious fall treats with these sweet and savory recipes.
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Explore a variety of ways to enjoy pumpkin seeds, from granola and pesto to chocolate-covered snacks and savory soups. These recipes highlight the versatility of pumpkin seeds, offering both sweet and savory options for any occasion.
Ingredients
Directions
- Stir roasted seeds into your go-to granola blend or create a custom mix using dried fruit and assorted nuts.
- Roast the seeds using three distinct flavor profiles: a sweet and spicy blend, a fragrant curry mix, and a rich black tea and butter combination.
- Create a crunchy brittle by infusing the seeds with spices and caramelizing them until crisp.
- Replace traditional pine nuts with roasted pumpkin seeds in your standard pesto recipe for a nutty twist.
- Whip up a creamy pumpkin seed rice pudding, or simply stir the seeds into a pre-made version for added texture.
- Blend roasted almonds with pumpkin seeds to create a rich, homemade almond-pumpkin seed butter.
- Toss the seeds with a zesty chili lime seasoning, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a splash of fresh lime juice before roasting.
- Fold the seeds into a banana-based batter to bake hearty breakfast muffins.
- Season the seeds with Italian herbs and fresh rosemary, then roast them to achieve an aromatic Italian-style snack.
- Combine gluten-free ingredients with pumpkin seeds to craft nutritious power bars.
- Coat the seeds in cinnamon and maple syrup, then roast them until they reach a sweet, caramelized finish.
- Roast chunks of sweet potatoes and carrots, then garnish the finished soup with a generous topping of toasted seeds.
- Melt chocolate and dip the roasted seeds halfway for a decadent treat.
- Combine toasted seeds with dried cranberries for a quick, naturally sweet snack.
- Toss the seeds in a mixture of honey and sriracha, then roast them until sticky and flavorful.
- Dice fresh jalapeños and cilantro, then stir them into mashed avocados along with the pumpkin seeds for a unique guacamole.
- Roast the seeds with salted caramel until they are coated and crisp.