Description
Chocolate Pumpkin Seeds are crunchy, sweet, and salty with a hint of fall spice—these chocolate-coated pumpkin seeds are the perfect snack for Halloween treats, autumn movie nights, or a nutritious dessert bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 tsp coconut oil or olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (halal)
- Optional: flaky salt or crushed nuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss pumpkin seeds with oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Spread in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler.
- Dip roasted pumpkin seeds into the melted chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the seeds.
- Spread coated seeds on a parchment-lined tray. Sprinkle with flaky salt or crushed nuts if desired.
- Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to set the chocolate. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Yields about 1½ cups
- To keep this dairy-free and vegan (if desired), use maple syrup only and check that the chocolate is vegan.
- Halal-friendly chocolate chips are used in this recipe; choose halal-certified chocolate if needed.
- Store the coated seeds in an airtight container in a cool place to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting and Chocolate Coating
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Pumpkin Seeds, chocolate-coated pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seeds snack, fall treats, Halloween snacks