If carving a jack-o’-lantern is on your agenda this season, make sure you put those seeds to good use. From savory to sweet, these flavor combinations will make pumpkin seeds seem less like a nuisance, and more like a favorite snack!

Breadstick Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Breadstick

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Maple Spice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Maple Spice

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
Dill Pickle Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Dill Pickle

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Cinnamon-Sugar 

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
Cup of Joe Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Cup of Joe

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons espresso powder

For all of the savory flavors (breadstick, maple spice, and dill pickle), coat the seeds with olive oil, sprinkle the seasoning, and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 300°F for 20–30 minutes. For the sweet flavors (cinnamon-sugar and cup of joe), coat with melted butter instead of olive oil before baking.

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