Description

A crunchy, sweet, and slightly spicy roasted chickpea snack that is high in protein and fiber, making it a healthy, affordable, and kid-approved alternative to store-bought snacks.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cans (15 oz each / about 425g drained) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil
3 tablespoons (45ml) honey
1–2 teaspoons (5-10ml) Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon (2g) garlic powder
½ teaspoon (1g) smoked paprika
½ teaspoon (3g) salt
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts or sesame seeds (optional)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Spread them on paper towels and pat them completely dry, removing any loose skins.
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
Add the dried chickpeas to the bowl and toss until every chickpea is evenly coated in the mixture.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer, ensuring they are not crowded.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Let the chickpeas cool completely on the baking sheet to ensure they become crunchy.
Transfer to an airtight container. If using optional add-ins like peanuts or sesame seeds, sprinkle them on immediately after roasting while warm.

Notes

Ensure chickpeas are thoroughly dried before roasting to achieve crispiness. Do not crowd the baking sheet, as this causes steaming instead of roasting. Let cool completely before storing to maintain crunch. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days. Re-crisp in oven at 350°F if they become soft. Do not freeze.

Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 300
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 6
Protein: 7

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