Best Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

I try to stay away from premade packaged trail mixes because they are often loaded with added sugar, salt, and sometimes even artificial colors and flavors. However, I am always making my own clean nut mix for an easy grab-and-go snack! Mix your favorite raw nuts and seeds with a few dried berries and throw them in a small Ziploc bag. This is a great energy-boosting snack when you need that extra push come 2 p.m.! Just be mindful of the portion size. Although nuts and seeds are super nutritious, they have a high calorie content, so it’s easy to overdo it. Fill each baggie with a handful of the nut mix, store them in the fridge (yes the fridge!) to keep them fresh, and stick to only one baggie per day.This recipe is provided by Jennifer Leah Gottlieb.

Make your regular warm, winter bowl of oatmeal even tastier and cozier by infusing it with those delicious pumpkin spice flavors.This recipe is courtesy of Food Network.

Chef Kyle Rourke at Red Star Tavern in Portland, Ore., shares his recipe for Pumpkin Seed Dip, perfect for the fall months. The even better part is that it's vegan and filled with nutrients, using avocado as a substitute for sour cream. They serve the dip with housemade sesame crackers and pickled vegetables.

My co-workers often tease me that almost every dish I make includes feta and tomatoes. While they are mostly right, I opted to use sweet, tiny Champagne grapes in lieu of tomatoes for this recipe. Though they are difficult to eat off the stem, they provide a tiny burst of flavor in each bite that nicely balances the tangy feta, while the pumpkin seeds offer a satisfying "crunch."  Click here to see 7 Ideas for Fall Salads.