MOCHA PUMPKIN SEEDS

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Roasted pumpkin seeds are a classic fall snack. Kick them up a notch with instant coffee and cocoa powder for a mix that's mocha genius at any time of year. -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 large egg white
2 cups salted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Place sugar, cocoa and coffee granules in a small food processor; cover and pulse until finely ground., In a bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Stir in pumpkin seeds. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake 20-25 minutes or until dry and no longer sticky, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges