Honey Cinnamon Crispy Chickpeas
Sweet Honey Cinnamon Crispy Chickpeas made with roasted chickpeas, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, olive oil, and honey for a crunchy snack.
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Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander under running water.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a clean kitchen towel.
- Dry the chickpeas thoroughly to remove as much moisture as possible.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and granulated sugar.
- Add the dried chickpeas to the spice mixture.
- Toss until the chickpeas are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated chickpeas in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to promote even roasting.
- Taste the chickpeas every few minutes near the end of the baking time until the desired crisp texture is reached.
- Remove the chickpeas from the oven once they are crunchy and no longer soft in the center.
- Transfer the hot roasted chickpeas to a small bowl.
- Add the honey and toss until the chickpeas are evenly coated.
- Spread the honey-coated chickpeas back onto the baking sheet.
- Allow them to dry and cool completely before serving or storing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
To make these Honey Cinnamon Crispy Chickpeas gluten free, confirm that the canned chickpeas, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, olive oil, and honey are labeled gluten free.
Use clean measuring spoons, mixing bowls, towels, baking sheets, and storage containers to prevent gluten cross-contact.
If using cooked chickpeas instead of canned chickpeas, make sure they were prepared in a gluten-free kitchen environment.
Avoid spice blends or flavored honeys unless they are clearly labeled gluten free.
Serve as-is or pair with gluten-free yogurt, gluten-free snack mixes, or fresh fruit.