Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas Snack (Printable Version)

Crunchy roasted chickpeas with cinnamon, maple syrup, and coconut sugar for a naturally sweet 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 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 will crisp up further as they cool. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

01 -

You get that perfect sweet-and-spicy balance that feels indulgent but secretly wholesome
The texture transformation from soft chickpea to crunchy nugget is genuinely satisfying
They keep amazingly well, making them ideal for impromptu snacking moments

02 -

Soggy chickpeas never recover, so don't rush the drying step no matter how eager you are to start eating
The sugar coating can go from perfect to burned in moments, so stay nearby during those final minutes
They must cool completely before storing, or trapped steam will ruin your hard-earned crunch

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Letting chickpeas air-dry for 30 minutes after rinsing adds extra crunch that's worth the wait
Try cardamom or ginger for variation that keeps the same cozy feeling but tastes excitingly new