CINNAMON SUGAR PUMPKIN SEEDS PACK A HEALTHY PUNCH

Like other seeds, pumpkin seeds are packed with healthy nutrients and are a great treat to satisfy your crunchy cravings. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium which is important for bone formation, omega 3 fatty acids that aid in maintaining good heart health, antioxidants which can help reduce inflammation and fiber that can help maintain a healthy weight by keeping you feeling fuller longer. Here are some easy ways to make these seeds just a little tastier!

 

                            Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

4 servings

                                        

                               Ingredients

                 2 tbsp. butter                                2 c. pumpkin seeds

                1 tsp. cinnamon                            2 tbsp. sugar

                                Directions:

            Preheat oven to 350° F. As the oven heats, melt butter in the microwave in 20-second                    intervals  until it's fully melted.  Scoop out the seeds from the pumpkin, rinse and dry.                    Toss pumpkin seeds in the melted butter  to  coat them, then toss with cinnamon and                     sugar. Spread the seeds out on a parchment-lined  baking  sheet and roast for 25 to 27                     minutes, or until lightly golden.

 

                Nutrition Facts per serving: 395 calories, 13g carbohydrates, 34g fat, 46mg sodium, 7g sugar