To say that last week was a busy rush of insanity would be a minor understatement. You saw the roundup right? I was running from to and fro on the UnDiet book promo train and when I wasn’t out and about – I was at my computer chatting up UnDiet for our upcoming stops on the virtual Book Tour.
I can honestly say, life has never been quite so hectic, and maybe quite as exciting, as it is right now. It may surprise you to know that when I am busy or deeply focused in my work – even when my work is all about great food – I often forget to get the great food into my body.
For this reason, I have been ensuring that I take time on the weekends to prep some dense, easy grab and go power snacks to make sure my blood sugar remains stable and that I am always eating for energy. I get my fat and protein in to keep my brain humming along and loads of flavour to keep my taste buds dancing. And so this is what I’ve been making – roasted chickpeas!
All last week, you could hear me coming from a mile away as my bag tinkle-clinked to the sound of Crispy Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas clattering around in my Wean Tubs. These were my go-to snack.
The combo of fibre and protein makes them a blood sugar regulation dream.
The denseness of their fibre increases satiety – meaning you can eat less and feel fuelled and full longer.
Most of us use chickpeas as a hummus spread, which is awesome. Some of us love to use them in stews like I do in my one pot meals, but few of us eat them as an easy snack in place of nuts or chips. Yes – a perfect nut-free, gluten-free, UnDiet loving snack!
Make them! And make lots. They go quickly! The recipe for crunchy roasted chickpeas below is for one organic can (or about 2 cups of cooked). I recommend doubling the recipe.
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I have to try making these again, using your recipe. A while back I tried them using another blogger’s recipe and I couldn’t get them crunchy. They sound delicious to me and would be a great alternative to hummus.
These are my favourite go-to snacks when I’m itching for a crunchy snack. I even managed to toss them together and bake them while I was getting ready for work the next day. I was stoked the whole day knowing I got to come home to them. Great for a snack or to sprinkle over salads. Will definitely make again!
I have to try making these again, using your recipe. A while back I tried them using another blogger’s recipe and I couldn’t get them crunchy. They sound delicious to me and would be a great alternative to hummus.
I’ve tried making other recipes similar to this in the past and they were meh. Looking forward to trying your versions! Thank you!
These sound awesome Meghan. I will be sure to try them out in time for my media book launch in June. Thanks for the great to-go snack!
I like the way it says “toss chicken peas in cinnamon”. Ha ha. Auto correct. Gotta love it!
Just made these. Good for a crunchy snack, although I completely smoked out my kitchen making them ;)
Tasty and easy.. best combination. I made 4 cups and didn’t make to the next day!… I didn’t know I could love chickpeas!
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These are my favourite go-to snacks when I’m itching for a crunchy snack. I even managed to toss them together and bake them while I was getting ready for work the next day. I was stoked the whole day knowing I got to come home to them. Great for a snack or to sprinkle over salads. Will definitely make again!
Hi. Iโm in Scotland. We donโt do chipotle sauce here. Iโm Paleo.
What can I use instead?
Thank you! X