Roasted pumpkin seeds are available for purchase, or you can roast them yourself after carving a pumpkin. Tips for Consuming Pumpkin SeedsYou can enjoy pumpkin seeds shelled or unshelled. You can eat pumpkin seeds with or without their shells. Just make sure you drink plenty of water if you eat shelled pumpkin seeds. Although rare, there have been some reports of men with intestinal blockages after consuming large quantities of shelled pumpkin seeds.