Simple to prepare and made with all wholesome ingredients, this Roasted Chickpea Trail Mix is a healthy snack that can be taken with you wherever you go! This trail mix is vegan, gluten free, dairy free and loaded with protein and fiber.
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.
If you are looking for more healthy snack recipes, you will love these No Bake Almond Cranberry Balls, Carrot Cake Bars, Slow Cooker Pumpkin Quinoa Granola and definitely these Low Carb Key Lime Truffles!
These would be extra delicious with some Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even some Spiked Apple Cider!
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Why You Should Make This Roasted Chickpea Trail Mix
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.
I realize that I need to make every effort into having my own nutritious, protein-packed snacks to try to prevent my mindless overeating.
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.
Recipe Tips
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 trail mix 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.
After I prepare this for the week, I divide them up into 8 even portions and place in plastic bags or airtight containers so we can easily access a portion controlled snack.
Related Recipes
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Chickpeas from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Pistachio Oat Bars from Love and Lemons
Pistachio Trail Mix from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Trail Mix Granola Bars from Downshiftology
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Roasted Chickpea Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted chickpeas
- 1 cup cashews
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chocolate chipss
- ½ cup dried tart cherries
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup puffed brown rice
- ½ cup dried apricots
Instructions
- Completely cool roasted chickpeas.
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Separate into individual containers or resealable bags containing ¼ cup each.
Betsy
Wonderful mix of ingredients! Never thought to use chickpeas in a trail mix before! Loved this. In all honesty, I increased the chocolate chips because...well, chocolate! 😀 Wonderful trail mix. I love how healthy this is!...well, except for the extra chocolate chips I added... lol!
Lauren Kelly
Always extra chocolate chips! Glad you liked it!
Laura
We loved this snack mix. The chick peas are the star!!
Lauren Kelly
I agree, roasted chickpeas are the best!
Carolyn L Kennedy
How do you roast the chickpeas? Sorry, I am new to this!
Thanks!
Carolyn
lauren.kelly
Hi Carolyn! Here is the link to roast the chickpeas! https://laurenkellynutrition.com/sweet-and-spicy-roasted-chickpeas/
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
This looks so good, I could snack on it all day!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
Oh, I'm all for anything that can help with the witching hour! This looks fabulous!
lauren.kelly
Thank you!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
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.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kelly!
Sylvie
Sounds terrific, I bet kids would love it too!
lauren.kelly
Mine did Sylvie 🙂
taylor @ greens & chocolate
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!
Cynthia/What A Girl Eats
This looks delicious Lauren! I love the twist on the traditional mix with the chickpeas!
Carolyn
This is such a fabulous idea! And yup, I have the same snack food witching hour. I often ruin my dinner!
lauren.kelly
Me too Carolyn! Hope this trail mix prevents that 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
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!
lauren.kelly
Yes, I think it's boredom and stress Ashley!
Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker
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!
lauren.kelly
I love EASY Karyn 🙂
Christopher
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!
lauren.kelly
Thanks for stopping by Christopher! I hope you like it!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
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!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kristen!!
Becca Heflin
I love that this has just enough natural sweetness in it to keep me away from the unhealthy carbs! Thanks, Lauren!
lauren.kelly
Yes! I need to prevent that mindless snacking Becca!