top of page

October Nutrition Spotlight – Pepitas


Registered Dietitian, Nikki Stahr shares the health benefits of Pepitas and shows how to create a delicious and nutritious homemade granola.


Key Points

  1. Ever carved a pumpkin and wondered if the seeds are edible? They are! Pepitas are what remain when the shell is removed from a pumpkin seed.

  2. Pepitas are tasty on their own but they can lend a boost of flavor when added to granola, salads, cereals, yogurt, etc.

  3. Like most seeds, pepitas are good sources of healthy fats and protein. A quarter cup of seeds contains 9g protein.


Tasty Pepita Granola

Try this granola on top of your yogurt or grab a handful for an afternoon snack.


This granola is full of nutrient rich ingredients including:

  • whole grain oats

  • almonds

  • walnuts

  • high fiber coconut

  • nutrient- dense pepitas

18 views

Comments


bottom of page