Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas (Printable)

Crunchy roasted chickpeas coated with cinnamon, maple syrup, and spices for a naturally sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Seasoning

02 - 1½ tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
04 - 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
05 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
06 - ¼ tsp fine sea salt

→ Sweet Finish

07 - 1½ tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the chickpeas very dry with a kitchen towel, removing as much moisture as possible for maximum crispiness.
03 - In a mixing bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through for even browning.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with coconut sugar or brown sugar, and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Return chickpeas to the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes, until golden and crisp, watching closely to prevent burning.
08 - Let cool completely on the tray. They will crisp up further as they cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The satisfying crunch rivals any packaged snack without the processed aftertaste
  • Sweet and spicy balance hits every craving in just one handful
02 -
  • Any remaining moisture on the chickpeas will prevent them from ever becoming truly crispy
  • The final sugar addition can go from perfectly caramelized to burnt in under a minute
03 -
  • Removing the loose skins from chickpeas before roasting yields the crispiest result
  • Let the baking sheet cool completely before adding the second batch if doubling the recipe

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