Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas Snack (Printable)

Crunchy roasted chickpeas coated in cinnamon and maple syrup create a sweet-spicy snack perfect for healthy cravings.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas)

02 - 1½ tbsp olive oil

03 - 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)

04 - 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

05 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

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 (if using), 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'll crisp up further as they cool. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

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The way they transform from soft beans to impossibly crunchy snacks feels like kitchen magic
They satisfy that craving for something sweet and crispy while actually being good for you

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Drying the chickpeas thoroughly is the difference between slightly crisp and restaurant-quality crunchy
The sugar coating can burn quickly in those final minutes, so set a timer and watch like a hawk

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For the crispiest result, use chickpeas you have cooked yourself rather than canned—they tend to dry out better
Let them cool completely before storing, otherwise trapped moisture will soften your perfect crunch