Pumpkin Seed Brittle

April 2, 2025
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Your typical brittle candy is made with sugar, water and nuts – with peanut brittle being one of the most popular combinations. And it is well known for its sweetness and crunch.

This deliciously crunchy pumpkin seed brittle is a flavorful low sugar alternative to more traditional toffee-like brittle candy.

How Many Calories and WeightWatchers Points in Pumpkin Seed Brittle?

According to my calculations, each serving (2 pieces of brittle) has 131 calories.

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Recipe Ingredients

Honey

Brown sugar

Olive oil

Salt

Ground cinnamon

Raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Old-fashioned rolled oats

How to Make Pumpkin Seed Brittle, Step-by-Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Step 2: Preheat oven to 300F degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the honey, brown sugar, olive oil, salt and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Add the pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and rolled oats and stir until well coated.

Step 4: Add the mixture to the prepared cookie sheets. With slightly dampened hands or that back of a large spoon, pat the mixture into a thin layer, approximately 10×12-inches.

Step 5: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and set pan on a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Break the brittle into 30 pieces, about 2×2-inches each.

Recipe Notes

If desired, replace the brown sugar with your favorite zero calorie brown sugar replacement. A little shredded coconut sprinkled in while mixing before baking would be delicious.

Serving Suggestions

A great tea time or coffee break treat, this honey sweetened crunchy pumpkin seed brittle bark also makes ideal lunch box or after school snacks. I like to crumble some over my Greek yogurt in the morning with some fresh berries.

Ways to Use Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe

A family-favorite low sugar alternative to high calorie peanut brittle candy, this easy Pumpkin Seed Brittle has just 131 calories in each serving.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword honey pumpkin seed brittle, low sugar brittle, pumpkin seed brittle bark
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 15
Calories 131kcal
Author Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Parchment Paper
Cookie Sheet

Ingredients

1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup raw pumpkin seeds1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Preheat oven to 300F degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the honey, brown sugar, olive oil, salt and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Add the pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and rolled oats and stir until well coated.
Add the mixture to the prepared cookie sheets. With slightly dampened hands or that back of a large spoon, pat the mixture into a thin layer, approximately 10×12-inches.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and set pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
Break the brittle into 30 pieces, about 2×2-inches.

Notes

Serving size: 2 pieces (1/12th recipe)

WW Points: 5

Check your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
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4 PointsPlus (Old plan)

If desired, replace the brown sugar with your favorite zero calorie brown sugar replacement. A little shredded coconut sprinkled in while mixing before baking would be delicious.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pieces | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

Recipe source: Better Homes & Gardens

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