Choose alternatives that hold batter consistency and help keep a light interior. These batters are sensitive to liquid ratios and acidity, both of which affect fluffiness and browning.
Yes. Start with Sunflower Seeds at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Use 1:1
Similar size and chew. Less mineral flavour.
View full adjustment notes →On CupOrGram, 1 cup of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) is treated as 129 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas) cups to grams →Use Sunflower Seeds at 1:1 — Similar size and chew. Less mineral flavour. Mix as the original recipe directs, then taste and adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.