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Simple to prepare and made with all wholesome ingredients, this healthy snack can be taken with you wherever you go!
Everyone has their “witching hour”, right?
I used to think of it as the time of the day when my infant would be cranky. But now I think of it as the time of the day when I start mindlessly snacking.
So when does your “witching hour” begin?
Mine is definitely from 3:30-5:30. Ok, that’s two hours, but you get the idea. I am getting snacks for my kids, helping them with homework and most likely doing ten things at once. Because you know women are the best multi-taskers EVER.
I always try to have my healthy, portion controlled snack ready, but some days I end up eating my kids’ snacks AND my good intentioned nutritious snack. Just keeping it real here, my friends. I am far from perfect. I realize that I need to make every effort into having my own nutritious, protein-packed snacks to try to prevent my mindless overeating.
All this talk about food…who’s hungry?
I love snacking on roasted chickpeas. The one problem with them is that they are seriously addictive. And, well, we all know you shouldn’t eat an entire can of beans in one serving, right? Right. Especially me since I have major intestinal issues. You catch my drift?
I thought if I added some other healthy ingredients and make it into a “trail mix”, then I could stretch it out longer and make the most amazing, delicious, healthy snack in the entire world.
What’s also amazing about this is that this is completely customizable to whatever you like. One week I added dried blueberries, one week I added some granola, another time I added almonds, the possibilities are endless. Go ahead and use whatever you have in your house.
Roasted Chickpea Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted chickpeas
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chocolate chipss
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup puffed brown rice
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
Instructions
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Completely cool roasted chickpeas.
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Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
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Separate into individual containers or resealable bags containing 1/4 cup each.
I hope you enjoy this healthy snack! Don’t forget to put them into individualized servings or you just might eat it all in one serving. Just saying…
I love that this has just enough natural sweetness in it to keep me away from the unhealthy carbs! Thanks, Lauren!
Yes! I need to prevent that mindless snacking Becca!
Lauren–this mix is great.. Like you, I could eat those roasted chickpeas all by myself and digestive issues would arise here too 🙂 This mix–perfection!
Thanks Kristen!!
My snacking hours are the same as yours – it’s the worst! I think it’s boredom for sure! Not that I don’t have a million times I could be doing, but I want to snack while I’m doing them 🙂 Love this idea to keep me on my healthy eating streak!
Yes, I think it’s boredom and stress Ashley!
This is such a fabulous idea! And yup, I have the same snack food witching hour. I often ruin my dinner!
Me too Carolyn! Hope this trail mix prevents that 🙂
I often make my own Trail Mix and never would have thought to use roasted Chickpeas as an ingredient (even though I am somewhat addicted to them) Thank you for the great idea!
Thanks for stopping by Christopher! I hope you like it!
This trail mix sounds amazing! It’s perfect for a car trip or to take on a plane this summer! I love these easy combos where you can just toss what you have in the pantry into the mix. So easy!
I love EASY Karyn 🙂
This looks delicious Lauren! I love the twist on the traditional mix with the chickpeas!
My witching hour is between 10 and noon….sometimes I even end up eating my lunch at 10 because I’m so hungry! I love this idea for a snack mix with the roasted chickpeas!
Sounds terrific, I bet kids would love it too!
Mine did Sylvie 🙂
I love this combo — and your idea to stretch out the roasted chickpeas! So perfect to add a couple other things to mix up the nutrients. I sooooo need this trail mix. ASAP.
Thanks Kelly!
Oh, I’m all for anything that can help with the witching hour! This looks fabulous!
Thank you!
This looks so good, I could snack on it all day!
How do you roast the chickpeas? Sorry, I am new to this!
Thanks!
Carolyn
Hi Carolyn! Here is the link to roast the chickpeas! https://laurenkellynutrition.com/sweet-and-spicy-roasted-chickpeas/