Fall Snacks
Pumpkin Seed Snack It’s hard during this season to get all the protein you need and not over eat. Snacking is a healthy way to do both. Baking your own pumpkin seeds is simple, delicious and good for you. Pumpkin Seeds contain about 14g protein per 1/2 cup. If you are eating just ¼ cup of seeds as a snack, that is still 7g of protein in a meal. Feel free to make enough to use later. Pumpkin seeds are great with salads, cottage cheese, poultry, or pork. Separate the seeds from their flesh . Rinse and then boil your seeds to ensure that they toast evenly. Bring a couple quarts of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon salt. Throw in the clean seeds and cook for about ten minutes. Drain in a colander or wire strainer and pat dry with paper towels. Transfer the dry seeds to a baki...