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    Home » Recipe Round-ups

    Top 10 Best Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes

    October 27, 2017 • Updated: October 31, 2021 • by Renée • This post may contain affiliate links.

    Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a savory seasonal treat, and super easy to make, too! We've collected  10 of the tastiest pumpkin seed recipes around to get you started! (Be sure to check our tips for easy pumpkin seed clean-up, too!)


    Pumpkin carving was always a BIG night for me. Dad would give me a piece of paper to work out the details on – mouth, eyes, nose – and then we would trace my drawing onto the front of the pumpkin.

    With a few sheets of the Oregon Journal covering our kitchen table, Daddy would cut the top and pull it off, and then he and I would degut the pumpkin together while my mom watched. (She didn't like the feel of pumpkin guts and left that part entirely to us.)

    Then Dad would help me carve the face, letting me hold the knife and showing me how to carefully cut each angle and line, all the while entertaining me with a steady string of Halloween dad/teacher jokes.

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    Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes collage

    What do ghosts put on their cereal? ........Booberries!
    What kind of pants do ghosts wear? ........Boo-jeans.
    What happens when a vampire goes out in the snow? ..........Frost-bite.

    I remember being so excited when our Jack-o-lantern was done!

    Mom would put some aluminum foil in the bottom of the pumpkin and set a white candle inside, and Dad used a long-handled match from our fireplace to reach down in and light the candle. When the candle was lit, Daddy put the lid on the pumpkin and dimmed the front room lights, and then we stood back and watched the candle dance inside.

    That was the best, best, best part of Halloween.

    The trick-or-treating was fine, and the candy was great too, but that moment when we lit our pumpkin – that was Magic! 

    Nowadays, a lot folks are painting their pumpkins or covering them with glitter and such, but not me. As long as I can manage it, there will be a Jack-o-Lantern on my porch – glowing warmly and filling the night air with the scent of warm pumpkin.

    I am a Princess
    The scariest thing about Halloween "back in the day"? Trying to breathe under those masks! (Also, I was four or five in this picture, and I have no idea what motivated me to draw a beard on my Jack-o-lantern, but there it is.)

    The Easiest Way to Separate & Clean Pumpkin Seeds

    Before you can roast your pumpkin seeds, you need to separate them from the pumpkin pulp and clean them. 

    I used to cringe just thinking of having to clean off all those sticky seeds, until I learned this simple trick! Now, cleaning off the pumpkin seeds is a snap!

    1. First, carve out your pumpkin. Remove the pulp and seeds together onto a clean baking tray. 
    2. Separate as much of the pulp as you can by hand. ("As much as you can" really means as long as you can stand it. For me, that's about a minute. Pumpkin guts make my hands itch.)
    3. Get a big bowl and fill it halfway with water.
    4. Put the seeds into the water - pulp and all - and start squishing them around with your hands. The pulp will sink to the bottom, and the seeds will rise to the top. Easy peasy.

    Top 10 Best Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes

    Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a savory seasonal treat, and super easy to make, too! We've collected some of the tastiest pumpkin seed recipes around to get you started!

    Photo Credit: www.flavourandsavour.com

    Spiced Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

    Spiced Pumpkin Seeds make a healthy snack for a tailgate party, an addition to a cheese platter, or a garnish for soup or salad. Love spicy pepitas? These are mildly salty with a kick from chipotle peppers!

    Photo Credit: livingsweetmoments.com

    Crunchy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Roasted Pumpkin Seeds – don’t know what to do with the seeds after you carve that pumpkin? Create a healthy crunchy snack with the seeds. Easy and delish!

    Photo Credit: www.sidewalkshoes.com

    Sweet & Salty Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    You are going to love the sweet and salty addictiveness of these Sweet and Salty Roasted Pumpkin Seeds! 

    Photo Credit: www.nutmegnanny.com

    Sweet Salty Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    These sweet salty roasted pumpkin seeds are the perfect snack to make after carving pumpkins. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, salty and cinnamon flavor.

    Photo Credit: www.perspectiveportions.com

    Chocolate Lovers Roasted Seeds

    Transform the seeds inside winter squashes into a crunchy snack with these cocoa roasted seeds.

    Photo Credit: petersfoodadventures.com

    Sweet Chili Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    This sweet and spicy roasted pumpkin seed recipe is a delicious snack with amazing health benefits - Sweet Chili Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Photo Credit: 4sonrus.com

    Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Pumpkin seeds toasted to perfection with the perfect blend of bold Cajun spice and a solid savory with hints of paprika and Worcestershire.

    Photo Credit: sugarspunrun.com

    Sweet Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

    Sweetened pumpkin seeds roasted on the stovetop and coated in pumpkin spice (or cinnamon) and sugar!

    Photo Credit: gardeninthekitchen.com

    Salted Caramel Pumpkin Seeds

    These Salted Caramel Pumpkin Seeds are the most addicting snack of all times! The perfect balance between sweet, salty and crunchy madness!

    Photo Credit: thisissogoodhome.com

    Pumpkin Spiced Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

    You can store these Pumpkin Spiced Pepitas in an air-tight container for up to a week, but they probably won’t last that long!

    More Pumpkin Recipes on GHW

    We love all those pumpkiny, fall flavors! Here are a few of our favorites:

    Have you ever tried Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin? Overflowing with savory fruits, nuts, veggies, and whole grains and complete with pumpkin gravy, it makes the perfect vegetarian centerpiece for your holiday table. 

    Planning on doing some fall baking? Be sure to mix up a batch of our fresh Pumpkin Spice Mix. (It's so easy to make!) And our easy-to-make Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Scones are truly scrumptious!


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    1. Mary says

      October 30, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      This is PERFECT timing. We carved our pumpkins last night and have a huge tray full of clean pumpkin seeds and was looking for recipes this morning. Now to narrow it down. Maybe some sweet chili for me, and some salted caramel ones for the kids? Thanks for all the great ideas!

      Reply
    2. Pech says

      October 27, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      I hate the texture and smell of carving pumpkin and pumpkin guts, but I have no problem enjoying pumpkin seeds in all the ways you listed!!

      Reply
    3. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

      October 27, 2017 at 10:43 pm

      Sweet family memory 🙂 I mostly remember the candy! We never really ate pumpkin seeds when I was a kid but these all look really tasty!

      Reply
    4. Elaine @ Flavour and Savour says

      October 27, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      I have fond memories of that moment when the pumpkin was lit, too! Now I love watching my grandkids eyes light up when the candle is lit. Thanks so much for including my pumpkin seed recipe in this round up! So many great ideas to check out.

      Reply
    5. Jessica @ Delicious Obsessions says

      November 14, 2013 at 2:32 pm

      Thank you for the link love! 🙂

      Reply
      • Renée ♥ says

        November 14, 2013 at 3:19 pm

        I love all things coconut, so when I saw your Cinnamon Coconut Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, I just had to include them in my round-up!!

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    6. Tami Von Zalez says

      October 24, 2013 at 1:30 pm

      I never did wear one of those gawd-awful masks!

      Popped by from SITS Girls Throwback Thursday.

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      • Renée ♥ says

        October 24, 2013 at 1:32 pm

        You don't know what you missed!! (Lucky you!)

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    7. Rabia @TheLiebers says

      October 24, 2013 at 12:59 pm

      Your beautifully written memory of pumpkin carving brings back some similar memories for me. Thank you. I'm also pinning your seed roasting ideas because I always seem to mess them up.

      My Halloween memory post for the SITS Blogtober challenge is here: http://www.thelieberfamily.com/2011/10/halloween-2011.html

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      • Renée ♥ says

        October 24, 2013 at 1:36 pm

        Thank you for the kind words, Rabia! I checked your post - adorable costumes!! (I'm a little partial to that little grey mouse.)

        Reply
    8. Brandi Hegerty says

      October 24, 2013 at 9:26 am

      I had to pin the pumpkin seed recipes!! And you were just being creative with your pumpkin! 🙂 I found you thru Throw Back Thursday, and I hope you have a super, fun, and safe Halloween this year.

      Brandi

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      • Renée ♥ says

        October 24, 2013 at 12:20 pm

        Thanks for stopping in, Brandy! I hope your Halloween is boo-tiful too!

        Reply
    9. alice chase says

      October 24, 2013 at 7:59 am

      Lol! I remember those plastic masks!! We would be sweating on the inside but loves those characters. My favorite costume like that was my Strawberry Shortcake one. Thanks for all the great ideas for pumpkin seeds too! Glad to have found you through SITS today 🙂

      Reply
    10. Sue says

      October 24, 2013 at 7:55 am

      Love the old retro costume - so cool. Those masks were crazy! Can't breath - lol

      Thanks for the tips on the pumpkin seeds - I love them but never tried the flavored ones. I will check out some of these ideas.

      Stopping by from SITS 🙂

      Reply
      • Renée ♥ says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:57 am

        I remember that costume so clearly. I could hardly see and barely breathe - its was not nearly as much fun as it looked like it would be in the store!

        Reply
    11. Amy @ Mommy Rodeo says

      October 24, 2013 at 7:28 am

      SO glad to have found your blog on SITS today! We've already done one pumpkin and I was determined to cook the seeds. Cooked them right to burnt. I'm using your guts tip and we're going to try one of the recipes. Thanks!

      Reply
    12. pech says

      October 20, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      I'm with your mom, pumpkin guts are gross! But you've inspired me to dig up a photo of me in those plastic costumes

      Reply
    13. Allegra says

      October 18, 2013 at 9:40 am

      Ooh, I love pumpkin seeds! Spiced maple?? That sounds delicious.

      Reply
    14. Tracy says

      October 17, 2013 at 11:07 am

      Great seed recipes. I love how you are trying to incorporate different styles of cooking to meet the needs of your family (and others). What a great service for the rest of us! I'm gluten-free, dairy-free myself.

      Reply
      • Renée ♥ says

        October 17, 2013 at 11:31 am

        Thank you, Tracy! I find that more and more people are having to adapt to different needs at their table, and it can be a challenge sometimes.

        I don't know why you are gluten-free, so forgive me for being presumptuous, but have you ever tried Sourdough bread? I'm working with a friend who is very gluten sensitive - making her long-rise sourdough; the natural sourdough yeast apparently predigests the gluten. There is some solid research that backs this up, and the fact that she is eating bread for the first time in years without the usual side effects is pretty awesome.

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        • Tracy says

          October 17, 2013 at 2:07 pm

          I'm currently on the GAPS diet, a grain-free, sugar-free program, to try and heal my gut. Have you heard of it? I've got multiple food sensitivities. I've heard that sourdough is a good option for some people that are gluten-free. I hope to be able to try it someday. Right now, I'm making good progress, but thank you for the suggestion!

    15. Bill Volckening says

      October 17, 2013 at 10:31 am

      Ooooooooh! I have to try some of these recipes! I'm not sure if I'll carve a jack-o-lantern or make something with the pumpkin...maybe a pumpkin pie from scratch. 🙂

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      • Renée ♥ says

        October 17, 2013 at 10:49 am

        I have a good recipe for Homemade Pumpkin Butter here: https://thegoodheartedwoman.com/how-to-make-pumpkin-butter-with-real-pumpkins/ I find the seeds from those little Sugar Pie Pumpkins to be really tasty.

        Reply

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