Pumpkin Seeds Detail

Candied Pumpkin Seeds made with Truvía® Brown Sugar Blend

Instead of tossing out those pumpkin seeds, toss them in Truvia® Brown Sugar Blend and bake for the perfect salty-sweet fall snack, with less sugar and fewer calories! This recipe has 78% less sugar and 23% fewer calories* per serving than the full-sugar version. Makes 4 servings.

Serving size

¼ cup (27g)

Calories

130 Calories

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 mL) pumpkin seeds, cleaned

  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Truvía® Brown Sugar Blend

  • ½ tsp (3 mL) cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp (2 mL) salt

  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) water (optional)

Directions

  • 1.

    Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

  • 2.

    In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Add water as need to create well glazed seeds.

  • 3.

    Spread onto a sprayed/greased foil lined baking sheet.

  • 4.

    Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until crisp.

  • 5.

    Cool completely.

  • 6.

    Store leftovers in an airtight container.

*Each serving has 130 calories and 3 grams of sugar per serving, compared to the full-sugar version that has and 170 calories and 14 grams of sugar per serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

Total Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 150mg
Total Carbohydrate 8g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 3g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A 0% DV
Vitamin C 0% DV
Calcium 0% DV
Iron 10% DV