Buffalo-Ranch Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Buffalo-Ranch Roasted Pumpkin Seeds deliver a bold, tangy kick with a hint of herby ranch and citrusy lemon pepper, all baked into a crunchy, addictive bite. They’re perfect for game day snacking or as a flavorful topping for salads and soups. Expect a satisfying heat balanced by savory ranch notes and just the right amount of salt.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo-Ranch Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 77 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- 2
Mix buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, lemon pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Toss the pumpkin seeds in the mixture until evenly coated, then spread them on the prepared sheet in a single layer.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until the seeds are golden brown and crunchy, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 448.84 kcal High 22%
- Protein 26.46 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 10.48 g 4%
- Total Fat 32.47 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 7.43 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.59 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 108.08 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 5.97 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 0.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 6.72 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 619.95 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Buffalo Ranch Roasted Pumpkin Seeds is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Lemon Pepper, Pumpkin Seeds, and Ranch Dressing Mix. Each serving provides about 448.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo-Ranch Roasted Pumpkin Seeds made of?
- The main ingredients are Buffalo Wing Sauce, Lemon Pepper, Pumpkin Seeds, Ranch Dressing Mix, Seasoned Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo-Ranch Roasted Pumpkin Seeds?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 448.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo-Ranch Roasted Pumpkin Seeds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Buffalo-Ranch Roasted Pumpkin Seeds healthy?
- Buffalo-Ranch Roasted Pumpkin Seeds has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 448.84 calories and 26.46 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.43 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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