Honey-Roasted Chickpeas Make the Perfect Sweet (Protein) Treat

By Jenny Sugar

Updated on 9/17/2016 at 10:30 AM

If you are craving something sweet but know inhaling candy will have you feeling flat, reach for this warm, low-cal option instead: honey-roasted cinnamon chickpeas. High in protein and fiber, chickpeas offer a satisfying crunch when roasted, and if you toss them with a little honey and cinnamon, you'll have a sweet treat that will also give you a boost of energy.

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Honey-Roasted Cinnamon Chickpeas

Cook Time45 minutes
Yield4 servings
Calories146

From Modern Parents Messy Kids

INGREDIENTS

    • 15-ounce can organic garbanzo beans
    • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat silicone mat.

    2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander. Place them on a towel to dry off.

    3. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until crispy. Test one, and if it's still soft, bake for longer.

    4. While the chickpeas are still hot, toss them in a bowl with the oil, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Enjoy as is, or for a caramelized effect, place them back in the oven for another 10 minutes or so.

    5. Store leftover chickpeas in an airtight container.