Lightly sweet with a slight kick, these Sweet and Spicy Roasted Chickpeas are crunchy and packed with nutrition! These delicious roasted chickpeas are loaded with protein and fiber and are vegan, gluten free and dairy free.
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 crunchy roasted chickpeas will cure your sweet AND salty craving as well as adding plant-based protein. They are so easy to make and completely customizable.
If you are looking for more healthy snack recipes, you will love these No Bake Salted Caramel Chocolate Bars, Low Carb Chocolate Truffles, Roasted Chickpea Trail Mix and definitely these Healthy Homemade Snickers Bars.
Both would be even better with a. cup of my Apple Chai Latte or my Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate!
Why You Should Make These Sweet and Salty Roasted Chickpeas
These sweet and spicy babies are extremely addictive so I recommend putting these in portion-controlled containers to prevent said overeating. I promise you, overeating these are very easy to do.
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...
Tips on Making These Sweet and Spicy Roasted 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.
I like to divide these chickpeas into individual servings so that I don't overeat. With 11 grams of fiber per serving, that's plenty of soluble fiber in one sitting.
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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 30 ounces chickpeas (2 15 ounce cans) rinsed, drained and thoroughly patted dry
- ⅓ cup 100% pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- After the chickpeas are rinsed, drained and thoroughly patted dry, place in a medium bowl.
- Remove any excess "skins" by picking through with your hands.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Lay in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, making sure to shake the pan half way through.
- Place roasted chickpeas on parchment paper and allow them to dry.
- Eat and enjoy!
Toni
I enjoy this fun snack! I love the sweet and spicy flavor combo!
Shar
This chickpeas recipe is a new go-to movie snack recipe! It is full of flavors and filling. A great guilt-free substitute for popcorn!
Lauren Kelly
Yes!! A perfect substitute. Thanks Shar!
Anna
Crunchy, slightly sweet, and that kick? Perfect! Cant wait to make it again on a game night.
Lauren Kelly
So happy you liked them, Anna!
Jennifer
The BEST snack! So flavorful and love that it's healthy too!
Lauren Kelly
Thanks so much Jennifer!
Allyson
My husband would love this healthy snack! Trying it!
Lauren Kelly
I hope you love them!
lauren.kelly
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!
Sabrina Modelle
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.
ashley - baker by nature
I love roasted chickpeas! So addicting!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Roasted Chickpeas make the best snacks!
Johnna
I'm excited to make these. Roasted chickpeas are my favorite "crouton" on salads.