This afternoon I was really wanting some kind of snack that was a little salty... A little sweet and somewhat healthy! I know... Too much to ask...
But with a little help from Pintrest and changing up some ingredients.... I came up with Cinnamon Maple Roasted chickpeas.
The recipe I found on pinterest called for sugar and honey... I knew I didn't want any white sugar in these and I was more in the mood for the flavor or maple.
What you need....
- 1 can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) I use Eden Organic no salt added... The Can is also BPA free
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon divided
- 2 tablespoons grade B maple syrup divided
- a pinch of salt
Method....
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Drain chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and rinse them under cold water until starch is removed. Place chickpeas on a paper towel to dry. You can peel of the skins if you wish. I did... Not a fan of the skin
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon, pinch of salt, and 1tablespoon of maple syrup. Place chickpeas in bowl and stir until all of the chickpeas are evenly coated. Spread out the chickpeas on a large baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until chickpeas are crunchy and no longer soft in the middle. Took me about 42 min.
4. Place hot, roasted chickpeas in a small bowl and coat evenly with remaining maple syrup and cinnamon. Spread chickpeas out on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and allow to dry. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. If they last that long!!!!
5. Reminder, Wait for them to cool off before shoveling them into your mouth... Burning hot maple syrup does not feel good on your tongue!!!
Note: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Next time I may triple them... Way too good
Enjoy!!!
