Description
A high-protein, high-fiber bariatric pumpkin seed recipe that’s perfect for healthy snacking, appetite control, and post-surgery support.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine all seeds with spices and oil. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread mixture on baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in a jar for up to 2 weeks.
Sprinkle on yogurt, salads, or eat as a snack.
Soak seeds overnight for better digestion if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bariatric Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
