Want a Sweet Healthy Snack?
Try Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
I was scanning Facebook this morning to find relevant health and vitality information to share with our readers and found a great article about Pumpkin Seeds and Pumpkin Seed Oil. So, I reposted it to our newsfeed and searched for a recipe that included Honey and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds. Roast pumpkin seeds in a cast iron skillet, and they will really get really crunchy!
What Are the Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Vegetarians, vegans, and people with compromised digestion are often looking for ways to increase the amount of protein they eat. Look no further than the humble pumpkin seed. Here’s a rundown of the health benefits of pumpkin seeds.
The Recipe
Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 2 c. pumpkin seeds (about 2 small pumpkins), cleaned
- 2 tsp. pumpkin seed oil
- 2 tbsp.Bee Wild raw honey
- Finishing sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Set your oven to 325 degrees F
- Clean your pumpkin and remove the seeds.
- Make sure the seeds are clean and dry, while you make a pumpkin pie!
- Warm your iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add oil.
- Saute pumpkin seeds until they are golden brown.
- Stir in the honey, coating the pumpkin seeds thoroughly.
- Place the skillet in the oven for about 20-30 minutes, stirring the pumpkin seeds every few minutes so they don't stick or burn.
- When the pumpkin seeds are crisp with a little softness in the middle, they are done.
- Sprinkle with finishing salt while the seeds are warm.
- Cool on a teflon or non-stick baking sheet.
- It's time to have a snack!
