This Pepitas! is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
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As you gut the pumpkins, keep all the seeds—and guts—in a bowl.
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Throw them into a colander and rinse them under cold water, pulling away the chunks of pulp as you go.
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Spread the rinsed seeds out on a baking sheet.
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Allow the seeds to dry several hours or overnight. And beware: they’re quite sticky/slimy, so don’t place them on paper towels! Just leave ‘em on the baking sheet and they’ll be fine.
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When they’re nice and dry, go ahead and preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
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Begin by drizzling the seeds with a couple teaspoons of olive oil.
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Use your fingers to toss the seeds around to coat.
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Then salt and season the seeds to taste.
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Pop ‘em in the oven for an hour or so, until the seeds are light golden brown.
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Let them cool for a few minutes…then let the snacking begin!
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Pepitas need to be stored in an airtight container if they last beyond the first day.
Why this Pepitas! works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Pepitas! that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pepitas! recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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