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coffee pumpkin seeds

Coffee Pumpkin Seeds

A crunchy, slightly sweet, and bold snack made with earthy pumpkin seeds roasted in coffee, sugar, and spice. These coffee pumpkin seeds are the perfect mix of cozy and energizing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds pepitas, shelled, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee espresso grind works best
  • 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse pumpkin seeds under cool water if dusty. Pat dry thoroughly with a clean towel.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together melted butter and vanilla extract.
  4. Add pumpkin seeds to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  5. In a small bowl, combine ground coffee, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt.
  6. Pour the coffee-spice mixture over the seeds. Stir until every seed is coated.
  7. Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning.
  9. Check during the last 5 minutes. Seeds should be golden brown and fragrant.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. The flavor deepens as they cool.

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