Mar 28, 2024, 02:07 PM IST

Ways to incorporate pumpkin seeds into your meals

Deepika Shakya

Here are creative ways to incorporate pumpkin seeds into your meals

Sprinkle roasted pumpkin seeds on top of your favorite salads for added crunch and nuttiness.

Salads

Combine pumpkin seeds with nuts, dried fruits, and perhaps a few chocolate chips for a delicious and nutritious trail mix.

Trail mix

Add pumpkin seeds to your homemade granola mix for an extra boost of protein, healthy fats, and crunch.

Granola

Sprinkle roasted pumpkin seeds on top of soups and stews just before serving for a satisfying crunch. 

Soups 

Incorporate pumpkin seeds into baked goods such as bread, muffins, cookies, and bars.

Baked goods

Use pumpkin seeds as a topping for smoothie bowls along with fresh fruit, granola, and a drizzle of nut butter.

Smoothie bowls

Replace or supplement traditional pine nuts with pumpkin seeds when making pesto.

Pesto

Sprinkle roasted pumpkin seeds on top of yogurt or oatmeal along with fresh fruit, honey or maple syrup, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Yogurt or oatmeal