pumpkin seeds!

Because of my grain free living I have really had to search for different things to keep me satisfied. One of the things I have found recently is pumpkin seeds (raw).  I bought them at Earth Fare and although they are really good alone, I decided that I wanted to spice them up the same way I did with the almonds. I also made the almonds for my mom as she is on the grain free diet as well.  I am excited for her to taste them over the holidays because I know she will love them. 

Pumpkin seeds – I used approx 1 cup of pumpkin seeds and could have probably added more to it without adding more spices.

Set oven to 300 degrees 

you will cook these for 15-20 minutes (until slightly browned) and make sure to stir them once or twice while they are cooking.

I put the following spices and oils into a bowl and mixed:

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (if you like it spicy)

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp ginger

1 tsp chili powder

1 tablespoon maple syrup

a drizzle of agave syrup

1 tablespoon olive oil

I also sprinkled sesame seeds on them (this is optional) 

 

mix well and put the pumpkin seeds in the bowl, stir them until they are well coated, place them on a cookie sheet and put in the oven. This is something you can taste as you mix it to make sure that it isn’t to spicy or salty.

I will post a picture next…..