Description
Sweet Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas are the ultimate quick snack: easy, crunchy, warm, and comforting. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or dessert topping, these chickpeas deliver the perfect sweet crunch. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, they’re ideal for lunchboxes, post-workout bites, or clean snack ideas. A pantry-friendly, high-protein, easy recipe you’ll crave often.
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat completely dry with a towel.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer.
3. Roast for 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.
4. Remove from oven and toss with oil, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Return to oven and roast for another 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
6. Let cool completely to finish crisping.
7. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Notes
Make sure chickpeas are completely dry before roasting for best crispiness.
Stir halfway through both roasting phases for even cooking.
Let cool fully before storing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ⅓ cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted chickpeas, sweet snack, vegan snack, cinnamon sugar, easy recipe