Maple Sriracha Roasted Pepitas
Spicy and sweet, with a hint of saltiness, these Maple Sriracha Roasted Pepitas have multiple personalities, but make the ultimate grown up snack and salad topper!
You know those times when you KNOW you’re not hungry, but you just can’t stop eating?! When these Maple Sriracha Roasted Pepitas came out of the oven, I had one of those times. No, I wasn’t hungry but I HAD TO eat the entire tray at once…they’re THAT addictingly good!
You know when your mouth is on fire from all the spiciness and you just can’t stop even though you just want to drink a glass of water/milk to make the my-mouth-is-on-fire-it’s-literally-going-to-melt-off feeling go away, but you won’t because you secretly deep down love it?
Yeah, that was me with these Maple Sriracha Roasted Pepitas.
No, they’re not actually that spicy. Yes, I was totally exaggerating by my description. But, yes, I did almost eat the entire recipe at once. (No, that’s not recommended!)
I saved just enough for some friends and they couldn’t get enough either…although they wanted them spicier!
This “recipe” is SO simple it’s not even a recipe. It’s a you mix it all together, and turn yourself around, that’s what it’s all about type of thaaang.
These spicy and sweet pepitas are:
- Vegan
- Gluten free
- Grain free
- Dairy free
- Nut/Peanut free
- Crunchy
- Sticky
- With just a hint of sweetness
- Taste like fall
- An explosion of flavors in your mouth!
…and come together in under 20 minutes!
Adjust the spiciness to your taste buds and munch away…on top of salad, by their lonesome as a snack or atop spaghetti squash…just enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pepitas (I used Trader Joe’s OR you can use fresh and dry pumpkin seeds)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or other hot chili sauce)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of freshly black pepper
- Generous pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sriracha, maple syrup, olive oil and spices.
- Add raw pepitas and stir until evenly coated.
- On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet (don't forget to line the baking sheet or clean up will be difficult!) spread pepitas evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Once slightly browned, allow pepitas to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Happy Meatless Monday!
XO
P.S. You can buy Sriracha here!
AMEN to sweet and spicy combos! This is the perfect afternoon snack for me! I actually roast my own pumpkin seeds and usually on put cinnamon on them so this is a nice change!
The best! Thanks for your kind words Bethany!
Genius! I don’t have high hopes for my self control around a tasty pan but your recipe sounds (and looks) too good not to make…immediately 🙂
Haha thanks Brie! I can’t wait to hear what you think 🙂
Maple and sriracha yaasss!! Those are two of my favorite flavors! 😀
They go SO well together! Enjoy!
love spicy and sweet! beautiful pics 🙂
Thanks Jessica!
I would most definitely have a hard time not eating ALL of these! Maple & sriracha are amazing together, I just posted a veggie recipe with a maple, balsamic, sriracha sauces today!
Oh yum! I’m going to have to check that out — definitely my favorite new pair!
Well I know what I’m doing with all my raw plain pumpkin seeds!
Yes! Let me know what you think!