Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds
Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds deliver a crisp, candy-like shell around toasty pumpkin seeds, with warm cinnamon balanced by buttery sweetness. Each bite has a light crunch that makes them perfect for snacking, topping yogurt, or adding to fall desserts. Serve them at autumn gatherings, movie nights, or as a festive treat after carving pumpkins.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 9 / 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.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 16
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Remove the pulp and strings from the pumpkin seeds. Rinse and dry the seeds thoroughly.
- 3
Put the melted butter in a large bowl; add the seeds and toss until evenly coated. Move the seeds to the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir to coat, then spread them in a single layer.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle the seeds with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; stir to coat, spread into a single layer, and bake for 5 minutes more.
- 6
Sprinkle the seeds with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; stir to coat, spread into a single layer, and bake 5 minutes more.
- 7
Sprinkle the seeds with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; stir to coat and spread into a single layer.
- 8
Bake until the sugar coats the seeds, about 10 minutes more. Cool the seeds on the baking sheet.
- Calories 285.75 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 13.15 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 13.24 g 5%
- Total Fat 19.44 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.82 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 4.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.93 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 8.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.36 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 306.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Powdered Sugar, and Pumpkin Seeds. Each serving provides about 285.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Powdered Sugar, Pumpkin Seeds. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 285.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds healthy?
- Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds has an easyChef Pro health score of 25/100. Per serving, it provides 285.75 calories and 13.15 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.82 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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