Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas Snack (Printable)

Crunchy sweet-and-spicy roasted chickpeas with cinnamon and maple. Perfect healthy snack.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

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

07 - 1½ tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar

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 evenly.

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 up to 3 days.

01 -

The contrast between the crispy exterior and slightly tender center keeps you coming back for just one more handful
Your whole house smells like a cozy autumn afternoon while they roast
They satisfy that craving for something sweet and crunchy without any of the guilt

02 -

The difference between slightly crunchy and perfectly crispy is entirely in how thoroughly you dry the chickpeas before seasoning
They will still feel slightly soft when you first take them out of the oven but crisp up dramatically as they cool
The second sugar coating creates a caramelized shell but also burns faster, so stay close to the oven during those final minutes

03 -

Remove as many loose chickpea skins as possible during drying for the most uniform crunch
Use a silicone baking mat instead of parchment if you have one for even better heat distribution