Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas Snack (Printable version)

Crispy roasted chickpeas with aromatic cinnamon and natural sweetness—perfect for healthy snacking.

# 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 Prepare:

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 maximum 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 will crisp up further as they cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They satisfy that afternoon craving for something sweet and crunchy but leave you feeling energized instead of sluggish
  • The cinnamon sugar coating tricks your brain into thinking youre eating something decadent when its actually wholesome
  • Theyre portable enough to throw in a bag and satisfying enough to quiet any snack attack
02 -
  • The drying step is nonnegotiable—I skipped it once and ended up with soft chickpeas instead of crunchy ones
  • They will sound softer when you first take them out of the oven but will crisp up significantly as they cool completely
  • Keep an eye on them during those last few minutes because the sugar coating can go from perfect to burned in seconds
03 -
  • Remove any loose skins before roasting for the crispest result—this is what restaurants do
  • Store in an airtight container but don't be surprised if they soften slightly after day two—they're still delicious

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