Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are a nutritious seed that are perfect for adding a nutty crunch to baked goods, salads, grain bowls, and more. Whether you have a stash in the fridge or find yourself with a bowlful after carving your pumpkin, here are 15 amazing ways to use pumpkin seeds.
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Recipe and photo credit: The Heirloom Pantry
Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Pumpkin banana muffins are a delicious combination of ripe banana, pumpkin, and warm fall flavors. Enjoy these tender, moist muffins as is or add mix-ins, like chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Banana Muffins
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Homemade Nut-Free Trail Mix
This trail mix without nuts is easy to make in just 5 minutes with only a handful of everyday ingredients. It's perfect for camping, hiking, snacking, or kids lunch boxes.
Get the recipe: Nut-Free Trail Mix
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Recipe and photo credit: The Dizzy Cook
Pepita Crusted Salmon
Healthy, fast, delicious, this pepita crusted salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner that will help boost brain health and fit many dietary restrictions.
Get the recipe: Pepita Crusted Salmon
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Recipe and photo credit: Piper Cooks
Pepita Pesto
Ever tried pesto with pumpkin seeds? Its unique nutty flavor, thanks to the toasted pumpkin seeds, will take your homemade pesto to another level.
Get the recipe: Pepita Pesto
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Spiced Pepitas
These toasted spiced pepitas are an easy, nutritious snack that requires only 5 ingredients and are ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for hiking, camping, or as an easy party snack.
Get the recipe: Spiced Pepitas
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Recipe and photo credit: Our Love Language is Food
Dark Chocolate Bark with Fruit and Nuts
This easy better-for-you dessert option is made with dark chocolate, nuts, seeds, and dried cherries create the ultimate sweet and salty treat!
Get the recipe: Dark Chocolate Bark
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Recipe and photo credit: Carne Diem
Smoked Pumpkin Seeds
Don’t let those pumpkin seeds from carving your Jack-O-Lanterns go to waste. These roasted pumpkin seeds make the perfect salty snack. With so many different flavor options, everyone in the family can enjoy their favorite.
Get the recipe: Smoked Pumpkin Seeds
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Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella
Savoury Steak and Squash Salad
This savoury steak and squash salad salad has a wonderful apple maple dressing. This is one of the best fall salads!
Get the recipe: Steak and Squash Salad
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Recipe and photo credit: Kitchen at Hoskins
Breakfast Cookies
These breakfast cookies are one of the healthiest cookies you’ll ever eat! Made using nutritious ingredients, they have a hearty and chewy texture with crispy edges. And they're made in one bowl!
Get the recipe: Breakfast Cookies
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Grilled Tuna Steak Salad
This tuna steak salad made with fresh grilled tuna, sweet blackberries, mixed greens, crunchy spiced pumpkin seeds, and a zesty lemon herb dressing is an easy, healthy meal.
Get the recipe: Grilled Tuna Salad
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Recipe and photo credit: Running to the Kitchen
Smooth & Creamy Pumpkin Seed Butter
This super creamy homemade pumpkin seed butter with hints of honey and vanilla is a great nut-free alternative spread.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Seed Butter
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Recipe and photo credit: Chew Out Loud
No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites
Let the snack times roll, with these easy and healthy pumpkin energy bites! Packed with only the good stuff.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites
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Recipe and photo credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop
Pumpkin and Sunflower Seed Bread
Made with white whole wheat flour and nutritious seeds, his pumpkin and sunflower seed bread is tasty and delicious.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin and Sunflower Seed Bread
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Recipe and photo credit: My Kids Lick the Bowl
Homemade Energy Bars
These no-bake seed and nut bars are easy to make and loaded with nutritious goodies, including almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
Get the recipe: Homemade Energy Bars
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Recipe and photo credit: In the Kitch
Pumpkin Seed Milk
Pumpkin seed milk is an easy, vegan milk recipe. It is sweetened with a touch of agave nectar and flavored with a hint of vanilla.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Seed Milk
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