Pumpkin seeds are small but mighty. These nourishing seeds are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, as well as essential micronutrients such as manganese, magnesium, iron, and zinc. They are associated with numerous health benefits, including improved heart health, balanced blood sugar levels, increased fertility, and better sleep quality.
Offering a similar nutrient profile, pumpkin seeds are also a more economical and allergen-free alternative to nuts. Here are a few ways to get more of these tasty seeds into your diet.
Pumpkin Seed Butter
Make pumpkin seed butter in your bullet blender. All you need is pumpkin seeds, sea salt, and a little pumpkin seed oil or other nut oil and you’ve got yourself a versatile spread that will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks. Enjoy pumpkin seed butter on toast, with crackers, in smoothies or why not make some funky chocolate pumpkin butter cups?!
Toasted Pumpkin Seed Salad Topper
Toasted pumpkin seeds have a delicious deep, savory, and nutty flavor. Simply warm a dry frying pan over medium heat, add the seeds, and toast until they begin to pop! Once cool, you can transfer the seeds to a jar, ready to sprinkle on salads, rice bowls, and other savory dishes
Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls
Add pumpkin seeds to your oat and date energy balls to add even more health-boosting nutrients. You may want to pop them in the food processor to break the seeds up a little, or leave them whole for extra crunch!
