Mocha Pumpkin Seeds

Name: Mocha Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules; 1 large egg white; 2 cups salted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a classic fall snack. Kick them up a notch with instant coffee and cocoa powder for a mix that’s mocha genius at any time of year. —Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

Ingredients

6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 large egg white
2 cups salted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. Place sugar, cocoa and coffee granules in a small food processor; cover and pulse until finely ground.
In a bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Stir in pumpkin seeds. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer in a parchment paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until dry and no longer sticky, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 142 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Mocha Candied Almonds in Taste of Home September/October 2014

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hkpepin

Oct 2, 2016

I didn't have coffee granules on hand and I subbed out the sugar for honey but otherwise kept it the same. I had trouble separating the pumpkin seeds so it's more like a brittle but I still think it's a hit. Both my kids like it and it's a great snack.
JCV4

Oct 21, 2015

Very tasty! Make sure you stir them so they don't stick together in a big clump.
az_jill

Feb 16, 2015

Very yummy snack and as Sue said~ one that's good for you! I even sub'd a coconut palm sugar that is a little healthier and came out great. Thanks Rebekah!
sgronholz

Feb 4, 2015

What a great recipe! I was looking for a "good-for-you" snack to take to work and these pumpkin seeds are delicious!
judystrachota

Jan 20, 2015

very tasty an excellent treat with a bottle of wine to give as little gift.
lorjd

Nov 5, 2014

My Family really liked them . I like to put some in my yogurt .
aug2295

Oct 30, 2014

I didn't shell the pumpkin seeds but this came out great.