Ingredients
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
¼ tsp sea salt (optional)
¼ tsp smoked paprika or cumin
Pinch of garlic powder (optional)
Dash of black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Toss seeds with oil and spices in a bowl.
3. Spread seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Roast for 12–15 minutes, stirring once halfway.
5. Cool completely before storing.
6. Grind seeds to make powder, if desired.
7. Mix 1 tbsp of powder with almond milk for the tonic.
Notes
Grind seeds to make a bariatric-safe powder to use in purees, soft foods, or drinks.
Use the warm tonic before bed to help with satiety and better sleep.
Always chew thoroughly or opt for ground versions during early post-op stages.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Bariatric Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 57
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg