If you’re planning to host a kids party for Halloween, it’s inevitable that you plan to carve pumpkins. After you host your party at our private events facility, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of pumpkin seeds that you have. Most people usually discard the seeds, or roast them and eat them plain, but there are different ways to eat them so that you don’t get bored with the same recipe.
Directly after the pumpkins are carved, you can prepare these healthy snacks for your guests, or send the kids home with their cleaned seeds and a printed list of recipes that their parents can prepare with them. Not only will it serve as a party favor, but it will prevent food from being wasted. Here are a couple of recipes that can be modified to incorporate pumpkin seeds.
Muesli
Muesli refers to the mix of raw oats, nuts, and dried fruits put over milk or yogurt. Because of the flexibility of ingredients in this recipe, you can shape it to fit what you want. This dish is an easy and delicious way to include pumpkin seeds into your diet.
Smoothies
By putting pumpkin seeds in your smoothie, it will not only add a unique flavor and texture, but it will also make your smoothie more filling.
Pesto
Pumpkin seeds can be substituted in equal measure to where you would use pine nuts. You can use this spread for sandwiches, pasta, or over roasted vegetables.
Salad
Roasted pumpkin seeds are the perfect way to give any salad an extra crunch.
Granola Bars
If you make your own homemade granola bars, don’t be afraid to add pumpkin seeds to the mix. It will give your granola bar an extra layer of flavor, changing your usual recipe.