These clean eating roasted chickpeas are the perfect snack while I’m enjoying this new time warping discovery of mine.
You see, I have a new addiction. The Pinterest.com web site is nothing short of an obsession for me lately, and for good reason too! I ran across a recipe for these roasted chickpeas from the Family Fresh Cooking web site and just had to take a crack at them myself.
These would make the perfect, clean snack to have at the movies. (Click here for more clean movie snack ideas.) Clean, healthy and totally portable, these babies have become an instant favorite for me.
Once I made the first batch, I realized that the possibilities for flavoring these little globes of goodness is absolutely endless. You can pretty much pick any spice that you love and it will taste great. Sweet or savory, spicy or salty, these are absolute gems in the snack department. In fact, at the bottom of this recipe you’ll find several suggestions for other flavor combinations.
If you haven’t had these yet, you really should give them a try.
“Simply maaaa-velous! ”
(Extra points in you know who made that last statement famous!)
Other Possible Flavor Combinations:
- Use 3 tablespoons Clean Eating Taco Seasoning + 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Use 3 tablespoons honey + 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon safflower oil
- Use flavored oils in just about any flavor
- Use 1 tablespoon garlic powder, juice of 2 lemons + zest and 2 tablespoon dried rosemary
- Use 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Garlic and onion powder optional here.
- Use 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon. paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Use 2 tablespoons curry, 1 tablespoon garam masala (spicy!!), 1 tablespoon garlic powder and 1 tablespoon olive oil
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY THESE CLEAN EATING RECIPES:
CLEAN EATING ROASTED CHICKPEAS RECIPE:
These delicious chickpeas are the perfect snack-on-the-go! They travel well and are high in fiber. If you're hungry, these should do the trick until you next meal.
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas (canned or homemade)
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
Spread the beans out over a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Bake for about 60 minutes being sure to stir at the 30 minute mark.
Allow to cool and serve.
Please note that the nutrition data below is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.
Recipe from the Gracious Pantry archives, originally posted on 8/31/11.
melissa says
August 31, 2011 at 3:11 pmWill have to try the sweet ones. I made my first batch of hummus recently and was surprised at how easy it was. Chickpeas are becoming my favorite snack.
Anonymous says
August 31, 2011 at 3:19 pmMelissa – Ya, I was surprised the first time I made hummus too. Now I make it all the time! Enjoy the roasted chickpeas!
Wendy Spence Whitehill says
August 31, 2011 at 3:13 pmThese sound delicious. I’m going to try them with one of my favorite flavors – wasabi!
Anonymous says
August 31, 2011 at 3:19 pmWendy – Great! Let me know how you like them!
Jodi says
August 31, 2011 at 4:28 pmYummy! I found a recipe for these online several months ago. Made them with olive oil, garam masala, peppercorn medly and a little sprinkling of Real Salt. They’re gone almost as soon as I make them.
Anonymous says
August 31, 2011 at 8:29 pmJodi – Oh yum!! I’ll try it that way next time. Thanks!
Jennifer says
August 31, 2011 at 6:40 pmI would use canned. After I drain and wash would i let them thoroughly dry first ?
Anonymous says
August 31, 2011 at 8:29 pmJennifer – As long as you let most of the water drip off, I wouldn’t worry about it.
Tracy says
August 31, 2011 at 8:27 pmCan’t wait to give these a try. I’m a pinterest junkie too 😉
Anonymous says
August 31, 2011 at 8:30 pmTracy – Haha! Ya, it’s a tough habit to kick! But I love it!
Jennifer {The Vintage Chain} says
August 31, 2011 at 5:57 pmI’ve got several cans of chickpeas in the pantry I was going to make hummus with, but now I’m going to try a few of these combinations. Such a healthy snack!
Anonymous says
August 31, 2011 at 8:29 pmJennifer – It’s a fantastic snack! Enjoy!
Jenni Smith says
September 1, 2011 at 4:26 amThose look good! Was the quote by Lovey Howell from Gilligan’s Island? Probably not.
Anonymous says
September 1, 2011 at 3:22 pmJenni – Haha!!! No, but good guess!
Anonymous says
September 1, 2011 at 3:23 pmLydia – Fabulous!!! Hope you enjoy them!
Bobby Mooney says
September 2, 2011 at 1:31 amTried the cinnimon and honey variation; balancing the tendency of the honey to burn with the length of time needed to fully roast the beans is a challenge.
Anonymous says
September 2, 2011 at 6:35 pmBobby – Good to know! I recommend covering them loosely with foil. It will keep them from burning and still allow the beans to cook. And if you really get desperate, lower the oven temp and let them cook longer. Hope that helps!
Anonymous says
September 2, 2011 at 6:35 pmBobby – Good to know! I recommend covering them loosely with foil. It will keep them from burning and still allow the beans to cook. And if you really get desperate, lower the oven temp and let them cook longer. Hope that helps!
piscesgal55 says
September 2, 2011 at 6:31 pmI found this recipe years ago in Prevention magazine and it’s still a family favorite!
Anonymous says
September 2, 2011 at 6:41 pmPiscesgal55 – It is very good!
Anonymous says
September 2, 2011 at 6:41 pmPiscesgal55 – It is very good!
piscesgal55 says
September 2, 2011 at 6:31 pmI found this recipe years ago in Prevention magazine and it’s still a family favorite!
Jodi says
September 3, 2011 at 2:29 amBilly Crystal
Anonymous says
September 3, 2011 at 5:54 amJodi – Whoo hooooo!!! You win the prize! You rock!
Ashley says
September 5, 2011 at 12:20 amThe ingredients call for cooked garbanzo beans, if I’m using canned do I have to cook them first?
Anonymous says
September 5, 2011 at 4:00 amAshley – No, canned beans are already cooked. But do rinse them.
Anonymous says
September 5, 2011 at 4:00 amAshley – No, canned beans are already cooked. But do rinse them.
Anonymous says
September 8, 2011 at 3:32 amLindsey – Mine were the same. I actually enjoyed them that way. But I can see where people might expect something crunchy. Try lowering the heat slightly and cooking for up to an hour. Cover loosely with aluminum foil if they start to get too brown. But at the lower temp, you should be okay. I would say shoot for 300-320.
Bette says
September 9, 2011 at 3:39 pmI had to leave mine in longer to get the crunch.(about 20-30 mins. longer) I didn’t like the chewy ones. The dark crunchy ones were crispy and delicious.
Anonymous says
September 9, 2011 at 5:15 pmBette – Great! I may amend my recipe to reflect that. Thanks for the feedback!
Anonymous says
September 9, 2011 at 1:25 amThey sound wonderful!! Did you get them crunchy?
Anonymous says
September 23, 2011 at 4:59 pmLaura – I’ve been so hooked on the savory ones that I haven’t tried anything sweet yet. But I think my first choice would be maple syrup and cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
Anonymous says
September 26, 2011 at 11:51 pmMaggie – Yay!! I would just store them in a ziplock bag or a tupperware container. If you need to keep them for a while, you could freeze them. But I have a feeling they won’t last that long? Just a hunch… Haha! Enjoy!
Anonymous says
October 12, 2011 at 7:02 amMichelle – Glad you enjoyed them!
M C Kellystephan says
October 28, 2011 at 8:16 amLoved them& will make again
Anonymous says
October 28, 2011 at 7:12 pmMC – Fantastic!
Anonymous says
December 13, 2011 at 10:46 amLaura – Thanks! I’m kinda partial to it myself. One of my better shots. 🙂
Anonymous says
January 29, 2012 at 11:47 amDonna Maria – Glad you enjoyed them! I’ll have to try them with the maple syrup. I want to do more versions of these. Such a healthy snack!
Anonymous says
February 7, 2012 at 8:16 amAmy – Enjoy!
Anonymous says
February 9, 2012 at 5:37 pmLori – Keep them in a ziplock bag or air-tight container and store in the fridge.
graciouspantry says
February 20, 2012 at 3:22 pmAmanda – Great! It’s the only way I cook beans anymore because they come out perfect every time. Glad you enjoyed them!
graciouspantry says
February 20, 2012 at 3:39 pmGem – I tried it at 400 F. and they burned. That’s why I lowered the temp.
graciouspantry says
February 22, 2012 at 10:39 amCloudyg – Wonderful! Thanks for the tips!
graciouspantry says
February 25, 2012 at 9:54 pmUnicorn – I hope you enjoy them!
graciouspantry says
March 8, 2012 at 4:28 pmKala – Could be any of those things. Could be your oven cooks different than mine too. As long as you got them crunchy the way you like, that’s all that matters. Glad you enjoyed them!
graciouspantry says
March 13, 2012 at 8:01 amMarla – My pleasure! Such a fabulous idea!
Christina says
April 27, 2012 at 2:15 amJust made these with cajun seasoning and they were so yummy!!! My 3 year old nearly ate the entire batch. My menu this week is based on your clean eating recipies and I cannot wait to try them. Blessings!!
graciouspantry says
April 27, 2012 at 7:51 amChristina – Thanks! I’m honored!
Natalia says
May 1, 2012 at 5:06 pmJust made these, but with curry powder & a little chinese five spice, salt & pepper. So yummy! Thanks : )
graciouspantry says
May 1, 2012 at 8:44 pmSounds wonderful!
Nanacrow3 says
May 25, 2012 at 10:37 amI can’t wait to try these. I am also going to try the chick peas with my almond roast recipe, which is1teaspoon of sea salt, pepper, tumeric, cinnamon, ground cumin, with 1Tablespoon olive oil. 2 cups raw almonds. Spread on a cookie sheet and put in preheated 400o oven for ten minutes, turn oven off and leave almonds in oven til they are cool.
graciouspantry says
May 25, 2012 at 7:20 pmHaha!! Ya, I love them too!
graciouspantry says
May 30, 2012 at 8:44 amDrew – If you keep them in the fridge, they last for about 2 weeks, give or take. Maybe even a little longer.
Goodpezhunting says
June 5, 2012 at 12:54 pmI’ve made these before but was at a loss trying to come up with different flavor variations. Just a note… I’ve never bothered to cook my chickpeas prior to roasting. I just use dried ones that I soaked overnight and then drained and towel-dried. They always come out exactly as you described. If there’s no difference in outcome, is there any nutritional benefit to the extra step?
graciouspantry says
June 5, 2012 at 8:01 pmWow! How interesting! I wouldn’t think that there would be, no. I’ll have to try that. Thanks!
graciouspantry says
June 10, 2012 at 11:51 amYes.
graciouspantry says
August 5, 2012 at 10:17 pmMy pleasure!
Minda says
August 24, 2012 at 9:42 pmi will try this sunday to take to work for snacks, try green peas also, same concept!
graciouspantry says
August 24, 2012 at 11:00 pmYum!
Holly says
August 25, 2012 at 2:54 amLove this! But how could I do it to make them Wasabi Chickpeas?
graciouspantry says
August 25, 2012 at 10:42 amHmmm… not sure, but I’ll work on it.
graciouspantry says
November 3, 2012 at 9:27 amDefinitely!
Jackie Odom Smith says
December 16, 2012 at 2:55 pmbefore Thankgiving I bought some chickpeas (which I have never had) to make these and they are still in my cupboard, I am gonna have to try them.
cschillero says
December 16, 2012 at 4:06 pmYum! Will definitely try this!
Kim says
December 27, 2012 at 8:12 pmJust made these tonight – made half sweet and half savory and mixed them after roasting them. So delicious! Thank you for this recipe! I just wish I could stop eating them now…
Monica says
February 10, 2013 at 12:02 pmI noticed that you did not peel the skin off the chickpeas. Some other recipes suggested that you do. To peel or not to peel, that is my question. I have some in the oven right now, but I have to tell you that peeling three cans of chickpeas is enough to stop me cold from making these all the time, is there any noticeable difference if I didn’t peel them? I can understand peeling them for hummus, but for this “popcorn” like snack…I just don’t see the need. What do you think?
Thanks in advance! :o)
The Gracious Pantry says
February 10, 2013 at 1:23 pmI have never peeled a chickpea in my life, and in fact, didn’t know that anybody ever does! What a tedious process. Oi! Definitely do NOT peel them unless there is some reason to. I just buy mine in a can, rinse them off and they are ready to go. 🙂
Sarah Burris says
February 28, 2013 at 5:03 pmI have just recently stumbled across your website and am so thrilled. I am on a journey to change my life and this blog is very inspirational. I have started following you on facebook and pinterest as well. I’m on a goal to eat cleaner healthier foods and though I would say I am only about 65% clean I feel better already. I am making roasted garbanzo beans for the first time and I am excited to see how they turn out. I decided to go sweet and used cinnamon pumpkin spice a little bit of olive oil and honey dripped on top. Thanks for being a great inspiration!
The Gracious Pantry says
February 28, 2013 at 7:15 pmThanks! I hope you enjoy them. 🙂
allie kelley says
July 11, 2013 at 5:21 pmIm trying the Fast Metabolism Diet and these will be PERFECT for Phase 3! thank you so much for posting. Ill be adding this to my Pinterest Board!
The Gracious Pantry says
July 11, 2013 at 5:38 pmAllie – Fantastic! I hope you enjoy them! 😀
Abigail Dickson says
August 12, 2013 at 9:20 amOut of regular olive oil, so I’m hoping my extra virgin doesn’t make to much of a difference. Only other oil I have on hand is my toasted sesame oil. Ooooo, now I’m going to try with that!
The Gracious Pantry says
August 12, 2013 at 9:45 amAbigail – Either will work. 🙂
robin says
December 15, 2013 at 2:55 pmWhat is the best way to store these?
The Gracious Pantry says
December 15, 2013 at 7:54 pmRobin – Moisture is a big no-no with these. So keep them in a cool, dry, dark place. You can freeze them, but they may not maintain their crispiness.
Tommy says
November 19, 2015 at 12:59 pmI am slowly adapting more and more different clean eating recipes into my daily routine.
I already eat very healthy and this snack can help me avoid certain snacks that I have been struggling to give up. Especially after the gym I need a small snack to get me to dinner!
This easy recipe is great…I have tried it many times and it is always delicious. Thank you for sharing!
The Gracious Pantry says
November 19, 2015 at 7:03 pmTommy – My pleasure! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! 😀
Brenda says
April 10, 2018 at 2:31 pmAre these supposed to be crunchy? Mine were squishy and therefore, I felt, unappealing. Maybe my oven wasn’t hot enough.
The Gracious Pantry says
April 10, 2018 at 3:15 pmBrenda – Yes, they should be crunchy. Just put them back in the oven. This is really more like dehydrating, so you want to keep the temp low and let it bake a long time.