Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas Snack (Printable)
Crispy roasted chickpeas with cinnamon and natural sweetness for a healthy crunchy snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chickpeas
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
→ Seasoning
02 - 1½ tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
04 - 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
05 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
06 - ¼ tsp fine sea salt
→ Sweet Finish
07 - 1½ tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the chickpeas very dry with a kitchen towel, removing as much moisture as possible for extra crispiness.
03 - In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.
04 - Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through for even browning.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with coconut sugar or brown sugar, and toss to coat.
07 - Return chickpeas to the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes, until golden and crisp, watching closely to avoid burning.
08 - Let cool completely on the tray—they'll crisp up further as they cool. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They satisfy that crunch craving without the guilt of processed snacks
- The sweet and spicy combo keeps you coming back for just one more handful
02 -
- Patting chickpeas completely dry before seasoning is non-negotiable for the crunch factor
- They may seem slightly soft when you first take them out but will crisp up as they cool
03 -
- Watch closely during those final minutes of roasting as the sugar can burn quickly
- Double the batch because they disappear faster than you expect