Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Yield: 2 Cups

Ingredients

2 TSP Coconut Oil, melted
2 TSP Garam Masala
2 Cups Raw Pumpkin Seeds
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place melted coconut oil, garam masala and pumpkin seeds in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and toss to make sure seeds are coated.
  3. Spread coated seeds out on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.  
  4. Shake seeds to turn them over and bake for a further 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before eating as a snack or using them as a garnish on salads or other dishes.

Garam Masala is a mix of ground spices used in Indian cuisine. The ingredients vary, but typically include black and white peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, black and green cardamom pods, bay leaf and cumin.

Roasted Cinnamon Seeds

Packed with protein, vitamin E, copper, B1, manganese, selenium and a host of other vitamins, minerals and heart healthy fats, just one 1/4 Cup serving of these will also provide you with 3 grams of fiber.

Ingredients

1 TBSP Coconut Oil, melted
1 TBSP Maple Syrup
1 TSP Ground Cinnamon
1/8 TSP Salt
3 Cups Raw Sunflower Seeds

Directions

  1. Mix all the ingredients together and spread the coated seeds over a baking sheet. 
  2. Toast at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Turn the seeds over and roast for another 6 minutes. 
  3. Allow to cool and enjoy as a healthy snack or as a topping for salads and vegetable dishes.