Jars of Renewal: Pumpkin Style
Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds coming out of your jack-o-lantern? May I make a suggestion, including using up a few more of those jars we’re recycling? Wash and dry the seeds {handy instructions} and then consider throwing them into a batch of granola. Pumpkin seeds are high in protein and you are keeping them out of the trash, or compost, by enjoying them toasted instead.
This is my go-to granola recipe. I simply substituted the coconut and craisins for the pumpkin seeds and a dash of pumpkin pie spice. Voila — a fabulous snack that has my coworkers and neighbors skipping this week. {Alrighty, it may be the cooler weather we’ve been dreaming about for months and not the granola, but still. Lots of skipping, smiling, and thanking the weather Gods in Phoenix this week!}
~Kelli
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I’m a sucker for all things pumpkin
And all things in cute packaging
Two loves satisfied in one blog post.
October 6th, 2008 at 7:26 pmMy favorite jar to date! Can’t wait to see what else you have in store!!
October 6th, 2008 at 7:27 pmHmm…I just made granola last night. Yum and easy.
I bet yours is great!!!
October 6th, 2008 at 7:29 pmGreat YUMMY idea!
October 6th, 2008 at 8:17 pmThanks for sharing!
beautifully presented. love the pumpkin card. delicious looking granola.
October 6th, 2008 at 9:18 pmi love roasted pumpkin seeds with a little sea salt on them.
they get eaten up fast, warm, right out of the oven. yum.
Yumma yumma!
October 7th, 2008 at 3:53 amThis is my favorite jar yet! I can’t wait to try it.
October 7th, 2008 at 3:55 amI wrote this posts comment on your other granola post. Duh. Its early. Anyhow…
This looks delicious! Such pretty presentation!
October 7th, 2008 at 3:57 amCute labels! It looks delicious too!
October 7th, 2008 at 4:46 amMmmm yummy! And pretty packaging too. I am sure this will cause some skipping among your coworkers and neighbors. Good food just magnifies the fun of good weather
October 7th, 2008 at 5:00 amLooks yummy!
October 7th, 2008 at 7:31 amI MUST try this! Perfect for the fall.
October 7th, 2008 at 8:39 amCute idea, as always. Your gronala recipe sounds tasty. Will try making some this weekend! ~D
October 7th, 2008 at 10:30 amCute packaging, yummy granola - you’re awesome!
October 7th, 2008 at 11:09 amYum! Send some my way!
October 7th, 2008 at 12:00 pmLove,
Moms
This may just be the year we try pumpkin seeds.
October 7th, 2008 at 12:54 pmYum! I was planning to make some trail mix this week for snacking. Thank you for the timely and tasty reminder that pumpkin seeds would be a good addition.
And, once again, I love all the “jars of renewal” inspiration. The jar shelf is overflowing!
October 7th, 2008 at 2:46 pmThat is a GREAT gift idea!
October 7th, 2008 at 3:21 pmOh this is awesome! I’m gonna totally try this granola! I love pumpkin and granola so this is right up my alley! Thanks for this post, I never know what to do with all those pumpkin seeds:)
October 7th, 2008 at 7:40 pmHow did you know I had raw pumpkin seeds in my pantry for some reason? I had all the ingredients so I just whipped up a half batch. Smells yummy and I can’t wait to have it for breakfast.
Thank you!
October 7th, 2008 at 7:56 pmThose look wonderful. And the tags are darling. I might have to borrow that idea.
I’m using some of my jars to make a Halloween Snack Mix gift for DS’s teacher and school staffers.
October 7th, 2008 at 8:31 pmYUMMY!!!!
October 8th, 2008 at 3:59 amThanks for the idea. Yum.
October 8th, 2008 at 7:34 amGreat idea, I love pumpkins seeds. I also love the cards in the pic of the day, you are so creative!
October 8th, 2008 at 8:57 amThat looks yummy. And you make it look so festive with those ribbons and tags and all . . .
October 8th, 2008 at 9:09 amThese look great!
October 8th, 2008 at 11:01 am[…] Now that we’ve all got pumpkins decorating our homes and our porches, there’s plenty of pumpkin seeds floating around most of our homes. Rather than simply use them to make seasoned pumpkin seeds, you can follow African Kelli’s tutorial for turning them into granola! […]
October 9th, 2008 at 10:04 amLove this…….it is so Fall!
October 10th, 2008 at 3:26 amI tried this one!! And I lovvvvvvve it! I take some to work everyday and snack on it. ;D Granola is yummy
October 11th, 2008 at 11:38 pmThank you for the recipe!
[…] October 14, 2008 This weekend my boyfriend I printed Kelli’s trusty granola recipe and headed to Fresh & Easy to gather the ingredients. […]
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