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!
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee
I know I would love the crunch from these!
Liz
Love this sweet and spicy snack. I'll TRY not to eat the whole batch in one sitting 😉
Brenda@SugarfreeMom
Sweet ad spicy combo is always a win in my book!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
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!!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
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.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
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!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
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!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
But are they crunchy? Haha. Just kidding. 😉 I love your tips for making them crunchy! Thanks for sharing.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
I love roasted chickpeas, such a yummy, healthy snack! Love the flavor combination in yours!
Nutmeg Nanny
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.
Lora @savoringitaly
I just love chickpeas! Now I can make my own sweet and spicy chickpeas to snack on during the day. Love this!
The Food Hunter
I love making spiced chickpeas..this recipe sounds like one I need to try.
Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker
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!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
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!!
Maria
Sweet and spicy is the BEST! Love this recipe. 🙂