Description
These oven-roasted chickpeas coat in cinnamon and honey for a sweet-spiced snack. Roasting transforms soft chickpeas into crispy bites satisfying sweet cravings with high protein and fiber.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain chickpeas and rinse thoroughly under cold water, then spread onto a clean lint-free kitchen towel.
- Pat chickpeas completely dry and gently rub with the towel to remove as many loose skins as possible for maximum crispiness.
- Transfer dried chickpeas to a large bowl and add melted coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, coconut sugar, nutmeg, and salt.
- Toss chickpeas until evenly coated with the sweet cinnamon mixture, ensuring no dry spots remain.
- Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without crowding or overlapping.
- Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan and stirring chickpeas every 10 minutes to ensure even browning and crisping.
- Remove from oven when chickpeas are golden brown, crispy on the outside, and no longer soft in the middle.
- Let chickpeas cool completely on the baking sheet for 15 minutes to achieve maximum crunch before transferring to storage container for food safety.
Notes
- Replace coconut oil with melted butter or avocado oil for different flavor profiles.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a deeper caramel sweetness.
- Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract to the coating mixture for enhanced warmth.
- Mix in ¼ teaspoon of cardamom or ginger with the cinnamon for chai-spiced chickpeas.
- Swap coconut sugar for granulated sugar or skip sugar entirely for a less sweet version.
- Toss cooled chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar for a sweeter coating.
- Dry chickpeas thoroughly after rinsing; excess moisture prevents crisping.
- Shake the pan every 10 minutes during roasting to prevent burning.
- Store in an airtight container only after completely cool.
- Re-crisp softened chickpeas in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American