We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING
Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.Pumpkin and sunflower seeds - what to do with them?
![[Deleted User]](https://us-noi.v-cdn.net/6031891/uploads/defaultavatar/nFA7H6UNOO0N5.jpg)
[Deleted User]
Posts: 0 Newbie



I bought a bag of each and apart from putting them on porridge or museli or yoghurt, where else can I put them?
Are they any good in slow cooker casseroles?
Also, can I just put them in the breadmaker along with the other ingredients?
I'm trying to buy a supposedly 'good for you' item each week to try it. Seems I bought two!
Are they any good in slow cooker casseroles?
Also, can I just put them in the breadmaker along with the other ingredients?
I'm trying to buy a supposedly 'good for you' item each week to try it. Seems I bought two!
0
Comments
-
i add them to any cookies / cakes / flapjacks / bread i make0
-
That has to be the fastest ever reply!0
-
As a snack you can toast them in then add a little soy sauce and honey to them in the pan, once cooled they are lovelyGC: £400/ £00
-
I toast them and sprinkle them on top of salad....0
-
From The World'sHealthiest Foods
Pumpkin seeds
Sunflower seeds
serving suggestions and health benefits.My weight loss following Doktor Dahlqvist' Dietary Program
Start 23rd Jan 2008 14st 9lbs Current 10st 12lbs0 -
I mix pumpkin and sunflower seeds into cereal (normally bran flakes or special K) along with some dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, etc).0
-
I keep a mix of both in a jar near the table and sprinkle them on salads. Also nice toasted and stirred into pasta with some pesto."Harry, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot black coffee."0
-
Sprinkle pumkin seeds on top of a pizza about five minutes before it's ready to come out of the oven. Really delicious.0
-
I whizz a few handfulls up in my food processor and add to bread (just reduce the amount of flour used) after the second kneading cycle sprinkle a few on the top of the loaf as it bakes.
I try to eat the seeds as a healthy snack when I have an energy lull (somehow a biscuit and a coffee always seems more appealing but I do try!) I've found that mixing sunflower and pumpkins seeds together tastes better than either eaten on their own (if that makes any sense)weaving through the chaos...0 -
They would also be good in an Asian-style stir fry of vegetables and any meat you wanted to put in. Probably better to have the pumpkin seeds hulled for this; for snacking, I prefer to have them in the hulls. They are also great in baking -- substitute for any other kind of nuts, or just toss in a handful. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, and have a good food processor, you can make either one of these into a "butter" to spread on toast, etc. Drizzle in a bit of oil as you're processing them, until the texture's how you like it. Keep it in a closed jar in the fridge, and stir it up before use.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 349.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.7K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453K Spending & Discounts
- 242.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 619.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.4K Life & Family
- 255.8K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards