Lightly sweet with a slight kick, these roasted chickpeas are crunchy and packed with nutrition!
Ahhh….my new favorite snack….roasted chickpeas.
I make these at least twice a week. I love mixing up the flavors and next to my Chocolate Covered Roasted Chickpeas, these are my favorite.
Just so you know, your stomach won’t feel well if you eat the whole batch in one day. Especially a few months after you’ve had an intestinal blockage and an extensive surgery at that. These are extremely addictive so I recommend putting these in portion-controlled containers to prevent said overeating. Not that I would know from experience.
I personally LOVE the sweet and spicy combination. One thing, these aren’t very spicy, they just have a slight kick to them. You can easily leave off the chili powder if you’d like them to just be sweet. But I like them with a little extra punch!
So now, onto these crunchy chickpeas…
The key to making them crunchy is to make sure they are completely dry before putting them in the oven. I learned this the hard way. They still taste delicious, just not crunchy. And sometimes you just want something with a CRUNCH.
Also, make sure the “skins” come off, either when you rinse the chickpeas or you can just peel them off. They also prevent the from being crunchy. Are you sensing a theme here?
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can chickpeas rinsed, drained and thoroughly patted dry
- 3 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
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After the chickpeas are rinsed, drained and thoroughly patted dry, place in a medium bowl.
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Remove any excess "skins" by picking through with your hands.
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Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
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Lay in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, making sure to shake the pan half way through.
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Place roasted chickpeas on parchment paper and allow them to dry.
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Eat and enjoy!
Thanks so much, happy snacking!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm says
May 12, 2016 at 12:04 pmI am glad you warned me that my stomach won’t feel well if I eat the whole batch–it will be hard to stop!!
Maria says
May 12, 2016 at 12:11 pmSweet and spicy is the BEST! Love this recipe. 🙂
Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker says
May 12, 2016 at 6:05 pmI love munching on dried chickpeas. I always buy them and have never tried to make them myself. Thanks for the great recipe, I’ll have to give this a try!
The Food Hunter says
May 12, 2016 at 9:21 pmI love making spiced chickpeas..this recipe sounds like one I need to try.
Lora @savoringitaly says
May 13, 2016 at 10:02 amI just love chickpeas! Now I can make my own sweet and spicy chickpeas to snack on during the day. Love this!
Nutmeg Nanny says
May 13, 2016 at 11:57 amOh man just reading this is making me so hungry for breakfast! I really need to start eating before commenting…haha. Love this crunchy little snack and totally dig the sweet and spicy combo.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
May 13, 2016 at 2:46 pmI love roasted chickpeas, such a yummy, healthy snack! Love the flavor combination in yours!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
May 13, 2016 at 7:58 pmI had to giggle at the portion control recommendation…because I was just thinking about how I could probably eat a whole batch in one sitting. Love the sweet and spicy combo!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
May 13, 2016 at 8:07 pmBut are they crunchy? Haha. Just kidding. 😉 I love your tips for making them crunchy! Thanks for sharing.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
May 14, 2016 at 12:37 amI fell in love with chickpeas a few years ago and I just love to make them at home. These are the perfect little snack!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
May 14, 2016 at 12:02 pmOh my goodness! Good tips on getting them crunchy. I’ve roasted chickpeas before but was disappointed when they didn’t crisp. Can’t wait to try these tips.
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
May 16, 2016 at 1:21 pmChickpeas are a true superfood — and I love snacking on them for a nice salty crunch (in lieu of chips or worse (what my hubby eats — cheetos — ugh!!). I will definitely be trying these sweet and salty ones!!
Brenda@SugarfreeMom says
May 17, 2016 at 11:32 amSweet ad spicy combo is always a win in my book!
Liz says
May 17, 2016 at 11:33 amLove this sweet and spicy snack. I’ll TRY not to eat the whole batch in one sitting 😉
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
May 18, 2016 at 11:06 amI know I would love the crunch from these!
Johnna says
May 18, 2016 at 4:43 pmI’m excited to make these. Roasted chickpeas are my favorite “crouton” on salads.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
May 18, 2016 at 11:59 pmRoasted Chickpeas make the best snacks!
ashley - baker by nature says
May 20, 2016 at 2:03 pmI love roasted chickpeas! So addicting!
Sabrina Modelle says
May 20, 2016 at 4:58 pmThe first time I made roasted chickpeas, my husband was like a ravenous beast with them. I kept telling him to be careful. They are, afterall, chickpeas. But he couldn’t stop and he ate an entire can. Let’s just say he won’t repeat that mistake 😉
Yours look awesome. Can’t wait to try these spicy/sweet snacks.
Cel says
October 2, 2016 at 7:19 pmEpic fail. Followed the recipe to a T. They did not crisp up and they had almost no flavor. Very disappointed.
lauren.kelly says
October 2, 2016 at 11:13 pmOh no I am so sorry to hear that! I make these all the time and they are delicious. Oven temperatures may vary so many try adjusting the time? You also need to make sure they are completely dry before roasting or they will not get crisp. I hope that helps!