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Fall Snacks

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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 baking sheet and toss to evenly coat with Olive Oil, Salt, Garlic Powder and Smoked Paprika. Oil allows the salt and seasonings to stick a