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!
I am glad you warned me that my stomach won’t feel well if I eat the whole batch–it will be hard to stop!!
Sweet and spicy is the BEST! Love this recipe. 🙂
I 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!
I love making spiced chickpeas..this recipe sounds like one I need to try.
I just love chickpeas! Now I can make my own sweet and spicy chickpeas to snack on during the day. Love this!
Oh 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.
I love roasted chickpeas, such a yummy, healthy snack! Love the flavor combination in yours!
I 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!
But are they crunchy? Haha. Just kidding. 😉 I love your tips for making them crunchy! Thanks for sharing.
I fell in love with chickpeas a few years ago and I just love to make them at home. These are the perfect little snack!
Oh 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.
Chickpeas 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!!
Sweet ad spicy combo is always a win in my book!
Love this sweet and spicy snack. I’ll TRY not to eat the whole batch in one sitting 😉
I know I would love the crunch from these!
I’m excited to make these. Roasted chickpeas are my favorite “crouton” on salads.
Roasted Chickpeas make the best snacks!
I love roasted chickpeas! So addicting!
The 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.
Epic fail. Followed the recipe to a T. They did not crisp up and they had almost no flavor. Very disappointed.
Oh 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!