If you read my Easy Pumpkin Butter recipe last week, you know I decided to make my pumpkin puree from scratch. That left me with a lot of pumpkin seeds. And, of course, I’ll have more when we carve the pumpkin on the porch! I didn’t want any part of the pumpkin to go to waste. I needed something everyone would enjoy and decided what could be better than chocolate + pumpkin seeds? Boom! This easy Sea Salt Pumpkin Bark Recipe was born. It’s the perfect use for all those leftover pumpkin seeds!
Easy Sea Salt Pumpkin Bark Recipe
This recipe is naturally gluten-free and has only three ingredients or four if you count the one extra used in roasting the pumpkin seeds. It can easily be adapted for a dairy-free version for anyone with dairy allergies by using dairy-free chocolate. I roasted my own pumpkin seeds, but if you don’t want to bother with that step pick up a bag of roasted pumpkin seeds at the store. You can also purchase raw pumpkin seeds if you don’t have fresh pumpkin and roast them yourself.
Tips for Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
*Be sure to rinse the pumpkin seeds to remove any pumpkin strings.
*Pat the seeds dry.
*Use a shallow pan for cooking the pumpkins. (like a cookie sheet or pizza pan.)
*Line the pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Printable Recipe
- 2 cups roasted pumpkin seeds (instructions to roast pumpkin seeds below)
- 2 (4 ounces) premium chocolate bar- I use Lindt Classic Chocolate bar **For a dairy free<version, use a dairy-free chocolate bar or substitute one and a half cups of dairy free baking chips. (I use the Enjoy Life Brand.)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- Roast pumpkin seeds. If fresh, rinse pumpkin seeds and pat dry. Place pumpkin seeds on a shallow foil-lined baking tray. Spray the pumpkin seeds lightly with cooking spray. Roast seeds in a preheated 200-degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until crunchy, stirring frequently.
- Break chocolate into pieces. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds and stir. Return to microwave and melt for 30 more seconds. Stir. If chocolate is not completed melted, return chocolate to the microwave for 30 more seconds.
- Stir in pumpkin seeds. Spread the mixture evenly on a sheet of wax paper. Immediately sprinkle sea salt across the top of the chocolate mixture. Place in the fridge and allow to harden for 10 to 15 minutes. Break into pieces. Store the bark in an airtight container.
What is your favorite Fall recipe using pumpkin?
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Hmm I definitely love this. Seeds with chocos, sounds good. Thanks for the simple recipe.
WOW! I am loving this! So unique!
Now this is a different way to eat pumpkin. Another win for pumpkin lovers for the season.
oh man. I love Pumpkin seeds so much but never put them into anything. I think this will be a hit with me and my family.
This is a great idea! Looks like a great treat for kids!
What a great way to use up pumpkin seeds! I would have never thought of this. So yummy!
I love pumpkin seeds, but other than roasting them I’ve never done much. This sounds like a yummy treat for the fall.
This looks like such a delicious recipe! I love making bark – it’s such a great time of year for it too. I haven’t tried a pumpkin one before, I think I’ll make it this season!!
I make bark recipes during this season and the winter as well. It’s a nice gift to friends and family! It’s easy to make and it’s really yummy too. I can’t wait to give this one a try! I never thought of using pumpkin seeds before.
That looks delightful! I don’t have much pumpkin seeds to roast but I would gladly buy from the grocery just to make this bark recipe!
I love bark recipes because they’re easy to make and they’re yummy! You can mix in different ingredients too. Like pumpkin seeds. I’m sure this one’s amazing!
I love roasted pumpkin seeds. They are not only delicious, but they also provide us with the healthy omega 3 oils. I will save this recipe and make it soon as I have enough pumpkin seeds to roast. Thank you for sharing. BTW, that pumpkin cream cheese bread looks yummy too!
I have a lot of pumpkins to de-seed and roast.
My kids love our seeds more savory.
That chocolate bark looks delicious! I am so making this!
This looks so yummy! I would really enjoy some of this, like right now!
That is such an original recipe! I am really curious to try it now!
This is such a great idea. It’s so much different than most pumpkin seed recipes. I just baked my seeds today. I’ll have to give this a try now.
Yummy and what a great way to utilize pumpkin seeds aside from traditional roasting. I want to make this with dark chocolate!
I am excited to try this Sea Salt Pumpkin Bark recipe. It looks so delicious and easy to make. I am sure it will be a big hit in my house.
That’s a fun way to use pumpkin seeds. I haven’t seen anything quite like this, but I def. want to try it out.
This is a great idea for using up my pumpkin seeds! I have a ton from carving 2 big pumpkins and I couldn’t stand to just throw the seeds away. This is a much tastier plan!
Love the gluten-free with dairy-free option! Now I can make this great bark recipe … and eat it, too!
Oh this is a really cool bark idea. I’m definitely into pumpkin seeds right now and this is a cool way to use them.
This looks so good! I am going to have to make this soon. I haven’t ever had anything quite like it.
I love roasting pumkin seeds but this looks like such an interesting way to eat them! I am totally going to have to try this out.
I love pumpkin seeds…well, I love anything pumpkin. This looks yummy. Can’t wait to give it a try.
These look good! Pumpkin seeds in chocolate great idea,
What a awesome way to use Pumpkin seeds! I’ve never been a huge fan of pumpkin seeds by themselves but mixed into something like this I know I would love them.
I love this unique way to use pumpkin seeds. I’ve always tossed them, but my husband would love this.
What a great variation on bark! I’ve never had pumpkin seed bark, but I enjoy bark made with nuts in it. This looks fantastic!
I love pumpkin seeds but I buy the already shelled ones and it makes it easier. That bark is a great treat for the family or for the Halloween party.
Yes! Get in my belly! I love pumpkin seeds. They’re amazing, especially if you cover them in chocolate! Om nom nom.
Pumpkin seeds are great! They are an awesome snack on their own, and this makes them all that much better.
I am in LOVE with this bark recipe. I am making some today because my family will love it, too.