Pumpkin Seed Snack Mix Recipes

PUMPKIN SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. , Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in candy pumpkins.

PUMPKIN SEED POPCORN SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250°F. Spray 17x12-inch half-sheet pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix popcorn and pumpkin seeds; set aside.
• In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Heat to boiling over medium heat; boil 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon and red pepper. Pour over popcorn mixture; stir to coat completely. Spread mixture in pan.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack.

SESAME-PISTACHIO SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325˚ and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until frothy, then whisk in the sugar, thyme, chili powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the pepitas, pistachios and sesame seeds; toss to coat.
• Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake, tossing halfway through, until crisp and dry, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, add the wasabi peas to the warm snack mixture and toss. Let cool.

PUMPKIN SEED SNACK MIX

Steps:

• 1. In 1-gallon container with cover, mix all ingredients; cover tightly.
• Store at room temperature.
• Makes: 26 servings (1/2 cup each).

PUMPKIN SEED TRAIL MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine pumpkin seeds and olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with coarse salt. Toss to combine. Spread in a single layer. Toast, stirring halfway through, until golden, about 8 minutes
• Place toasted pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, almonds, dried cranberries, and candied ginger in a bowl. Mix to combine. Divide among jars, containers, or bags.