Roasted and Seasoned Chickpeas Recipe

Roasted chickpeas are make for an awesome, versatile treat to keep on hand when you have a mid-afternoon snack attack. We’ve got a sweet and spicy recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth and give you a boost of protein! Can you say winner, winner, chickpea snack before dinner? 🙂

Preheat oven to 450 F.

Drain and rinse a 15 oz can of chickpeas. Pat them dry. Pour them into a bowl and mix with the following ingredients.

• 1 Tbsp cane sugar (or sub date sugar)
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp neutral flavor oil (canola or coconut)

Spread out on parchment lined pan and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy!

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For a savory, sugar-free version of this chickpea snack use the following recipe. Prepare and roast using the same method as above.

• 15 oz can of chickpeas
• 2 tsp neutral flavor oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp oregano

Nutrient information provided using Lose It! App

Roasted Chickpeas Recipe without Nuts or Fruit 

Servings 4 | 167 Calories per Serving

28.6 g carbohydrate; 5.6 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 3.6 g fat; 5 g fiber; 336.4 mg sodium

Roasted Chickpeas Recipe with 1/4 cup chopped pecans and 1/4 cup reduced sugar dried cranberries 

Servings 4 | 239 Calories per Serving

37.3 g carbohydrate; 6.2 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 8.5 g fat; 8.1 g fiber; 336.4 mg sodium

Savory Chickpeas Recipe

Servings 4 | 155 Calories per Serving

25.4 g carbohydrate; 5.6 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 3.6 g fat; 5.6 g fiber; 627.1 mg sodium