The sweetness of cinnamon sugar, without the sugar! The perfect crunchy snack to satisfy your sweet craving in a healthy way! Gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free, these chickpeas are roasted with cinnamon and stevia for a well balanced snack any time of day!
Chickpeas are the king of the bean and legume kingdom in my opinion. They’re just so versatile and so perfectly crafted by Mother Nature. I’ve used them for snacks, pancakes, omelets, scrambles, casseroles, and of course Indian. They’re full of fiber, protein, magnesium, iron, and they help stabilize blood sugar. There’s no reason not to include chickpeas in you diet! They may just be the perfect food! (If you don’t almost die from them like me and my bean-poisoning incident, haha! I still get nightmares…)
So while I adore this bean, I’ve had a bumpy relationship with it. But with every relationship, we must forgive and forget, learn and grow. They will always be my favorite bean since they are essential to my all-time favorite recipe, but they will also always be the bean that gives me the most “tales to tell”! Which is a good thing for you…maybe…but it gives me a funny story to tell right now!
I guess this story is a bit embarrassing for me, but I’ve been dying to tell it ever since this recipe was made way back when. Well…the first time this recipe was made. It’s also a great lesson in patience…something I have zero of. So, after falling in love with homemade roasted chickpeas, I wanted to make another flavor combo. Something sweet this time, but of course including cinnamon. To get the sweet, I’d use the only “sugar” I ever use when cooking, stevia! Perfect! Now it was time to get baking.
I followed the same protocol as my other recipe, just with different flavorings this time. Except, this time, I was super hungry and these chickpeas smelled so good in the oven. I didn’t allow them to cook all the way to “crunchy” before digging in. Then, I didn’t even wait for the rest to cool before I went and stored them in a mason jar. Not totally baked, still hot, sealed, and moisture. Then pushed to the back of the pantry and forgotten about for a few days. (Hello, recipe for disaster!) When I go to take them out for a snack those few days later, what I find is not pretty. No chickpeas could be seen through the fuzzy white coated glass jar. Mold encompassed the entire inside. It was like a jar full of cotton balls! That poor jar and those abused chickpeas went straight into the trash, leaving me sad, mad, snackless, and defeated.
Crunchy Cinnamon “Sugar” Chickpeas
Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)
+ 2 Cups Cooked and Cooled Chickpeas
+ 1 Tsp Cinnamon
+ 2 Packets (2g) of Stevia
Directions:
+ Preheat oven to 400ºF.
+ In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cinnamon, and stevia. Mix them all together and then spread them on a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.
+ Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, tossing them around every to minutes. Make sure they don’t burn, but make sure they are completely baked as well.
+ Turn the oven off, crack the door, and allow them to cool slowly with the oven. Remove, make sure they are completely cooled before storing in a air-tight jar.
So what did we learn today? Have patience and never try to cheat the King of the Beans! If you use them correctly, they will be kind and love you back, if not, they will try to kill you! Respect the bean and it will respect you…and produce some delicious yummy results! See, you can never leave my blog without learning a valuable lesson in food!
So tell me:
+ Let’s hear those embarrassing stories that came out of not having patience! (I know I’m not alone!)
+ Do you respect the bean?
*Recipe linking up for the week! Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeFridays, #RecipeOfTheWeek, #StrangeButGood, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Friday, Gluten-Free Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, Real Food Recipe Roundup, Tasty Tuesdays, Meatless Mondays, Lena’s Tasty Tuesdays!*
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Jody @easypeasymom says
May 10, 2015 at 11:24 amYum, these look so good! I roasted some chickpeas last week and burnt my tongue trying to pop them into my mouth before even getting them totally out of the oven. I’ve never made sweet ones, these will definitely go on my list to try soon. Thanks for sharing!
Visiting from the Clever Chicks blog hop
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 10, 2015 at 1:43 pmHaha! O the virtue of patience 😉
I hope you do make these! They are awesome sweet! Thank you dear!
Honest mum says
May 9, 2015 at 8:13 amWow I have to make these! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 9, 2015 at 9:29 amI hope you do!
Steph @MisplacedBrit says
May 8, 2015 at 3:06 pmLove the sound of these, I’ve never roasted chickpeas savory or sweet – a whole new world 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 8, 2015 at 6:15 pmGive them a go!
Cydnee/Tampa Cake Girl says
May 7, 2015 at 12:23 pmI love this recipe and I pinned it for me. Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 7, 2015 at 1:17 pmThank you!
Deborah Davis says
May 6, 2015 at 11:20 pmHi Rebecca,
What a great way to soothe my snack cravings in a healthy manner! I am so delighted that you shared your healthy and delectable Crunchy Cinnamon “Sugar” Chickpeas with us on the Plant-based Potluck Party. I appreciate it. I’m pinning and sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 7, 2015 at 7:06 amTotally! Thanks!
kimmythevegan says
May 6, 2015 at 10:26 pmChickpeas for dessert? AWESOME! I’m so sad you didn’t get to finish them 🙁 Chickpeas shouldn’t keep trying to kill you since you love them so much. Geez.
Thank you for sharing at Healthy Vegan Fridays! These are being featured this week and I’m sharing this on Pinterest.
Thanks Rebecca!
ps. Still learning the art of patience… I think it’s a lifetime practice
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 7, 2015 at 7:06 amDessert? No, it’s a snack. And I made another batch which was much better!
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club says
May 6, 2015 at 4:31 pmChickpeas are always a favorite for me and I love the many ways it can be prepared from savory, sweet to delicious. This looks really good.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2015 at 4:42 pmTotally!!! They rock! And thank you 🙂
Miz Helen says
May 6, 2015 at 11:08 amWhat a great snack, I will love this recipe. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2015 at 11:22 amThank you!
Chaitali says
May 6, 2015 at 8:24 amThese look great! I tried roasting chickpeas for the first time last night and it was so much easier that I thought it would be, and delicious. I wouldn’t have thought to try a sweet version, so I’ll definitely have to remember this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2015 at 8:55 amYea! I didn’t realize how easy it was either when I first made them!
Josette says
May 6, 2015 at 6:36 amWe are HUGE fans of all beans over here- but especially chickpeas. SO creative to make a sweet snack with them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2015 at 7:37 amHaha yes! Chickpea lovers!
Thank you dear!
akansasfarmmom says
May 5, 2015 at 1:28 pmThose look great and are a more healthy snack than what my boys would normally ask for. I am pinning to try this summer! Thanks for linking up to the Country Fair Blog Party!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2015 at 1:46 pmO for sure! Thank you!
Laura @ Over The Apple Tree says
May 5, 2015 at 11:12 amWe are bean lovers in my house! These look awesome. I can’t wait to try ’em!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2015 at 11:17 amThank you so much!
Marta @petiteraisin.ca says
May 5, 2015 at 9:06 amI have a love affair with chickpeas – love this alternative to the spicy ones you can make 🙂
#TastyTuesdays
.:Marta:.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2015 at 9:17 amHaha, me too dear!
Elise @frugalfarmwife.com says
May 4, 2015 at 10:27 pmThese look amazing! We usually make savory roasted chickpeas, but I know my kids would love the sweet variety!
Thanks for sharing with Waste Not Want Not Wednesday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2015 at 9:20 amI bet there will! I love savory ones too, but sweet it such a fun option!
Alli says
May 4, 2015 at 11:16 amThese look divine. Can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 11:21 amThank you!
Rachel says
May 4, 2015 at 9:50 amYum! These look great. Thanks for linking up!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 11:27 amThanks!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
May 4, 2015 at 8:22 amYum! These look so good. Love the sweetness with such a healthy bean!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 8:23 amThank you! The perfect snack!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
May 4, 2015 at 7:04 amI never would have thought of a sweet chick pea dish. Interesting! Thanks for joining us for meatless Monday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 7:42 amJust a nice snack!
Linda@MixedKreations says
May 4, 2015 at 6:44 amI don’t like chickpeas, at least not in my soup, I will sit there and pick everyone out. But these sound good and if their crunchy maybe they will taste different. I know they suppose to be good for you, so they would be a good snack. Will have to try. Thanjs for sharing! Pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 8:22 amOf course they are different. A completely different texture obviously!
Tina Muir says
May 4, 2015 at 6:35 amWould never have thought of this combo, but what a good idea. My sweet tooth would LOVE this! Thanks for linking up with us today 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 7:40 amMy sweet tooth loves them too 😉 Just right!
All that's Jas says
May 3, 2015 at 8:24 pmSay what, sweet (chick) pea? That sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things. Hope you have a fabulous day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 8:23 amThank you!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
May 3, 2015 at 12:06 pmLove this idea! Being gluten free I like to carry snacks, it can be hard to find something when I am out and get hungry. I love to pack something that I don’t have to worry about spoiling. These are perfect. I will make sure that I bake them long enough, I don’t want an experience like you had! LOL! Thanks for sharing. Pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 3, 2015 at 1:02 pmHaha for sure! And yes! It’s so important to keep safe snacks on hands! Crunchy chickpeas and nuts are always my go to!
Kay @ goaloflosing.com says
May 3, 2015 at 7:55 amThese sound great! I will have to try them. Thanks so much for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 3, 2015 at 8:25 amThank you!
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
May 1, 2015 at 6:12 pmThese chickpeas would be deliciously addicting!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 7:20 pmThey are!
Liv @ Healthy Liv says
May 1, 2015 at 3:01 pmI’ve been wanting to try roasted chickpeas and this looks like the perfect recipe to start with! Yum! I actually kind of even like them plain, so I’m sure they’re amazing roasted with some seasonings.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 3:23 pmChickpea everything!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
May 1, 2015 at 2:19 pmRoasted chickpeas are one of my favorite snacks! I usually do them savory for some reason. Need to do some sweet ones too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 3:21 pmYes, yes! The sweet ones rock!
Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says
May 1, 2015 at 9:31 amChickpeas are so delicious… I love how your version looks!! Happy FF!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 9:44 amThank you dear!
Anna International says
May 1, 2015 at 9:19 amOh wow! Totally love roasted chickpeas but never made them myself – I’m worried I wouldn’t know when they’re done! When you say completely cooked but not burned – how do I know?! I am so going to try this though – can you use canned chickpeas if you rinse and drain them? I have some in now, I could go try this today!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 9:46 amWhen they are hard and crunchy, but not black! Haha! Browned, yes, but don’t burn them, ick!
And yes, any cooked chickpeas are fine. Canned is fine!
Sarah says
May 1, 2015 at 8:17 amThese loo so good! I have grabbed them as a snack but never made them. Just because I guess I never really got a craving for them at home and it was usually just easier to get them when out and I saw them and they sounded good. I’m going to have to make them now!
I’m sure I have crazy food gone wrong stories but can’t think of any off the top of my head.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 8:32 amThey’re so easy to make and cheaper! They’re lovely to have on hand!
Life Diet Health says
May 1, 2015 at 7:36 amCinnamon and chickpeas?! Wow! Why didn’t I think of that! Hmmm.. that gives me LOTS of ideas! Thanks so much for sharing at the Plant Based Potluck 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 7:39 amHope you make some!
Renee @ Bendiful Blog says
May 1, 2015 at 6:55 amI’m bad I don’t respect the ben but these look like I might need to start trying!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 7:04 amYes! Give it the love and respect it deserves 😉
Annmarie says
May 1, 2015 at 6:51 amI have never made sweet chickpeas before, they look fantastic though! Can’t wait to give em a try 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 7:05 amYes, yes! Please do!
Natalie says
April 30, 2015 at 11:37 pmI’ve only roasted chickpeas a few times, usually with rosemary and lemon. I love this as a sweet alternative.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 2:41 amGotta try this sweet take then!
Kristen says
April 30, 2015 at 10:49 pmthese look amazing! can’t wait to try them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 7:05 amThank you!
Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa says
April 30, 2015 at 9:38 pmI’m so obsessed with roasted chickpeas! I put them on everything, but I’m totally going to try your sweet version. They’d be the best snack!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2015 at 7:05 amThese would be the perfect topping to like…ice cream!
Morgan @ Managing Mommyhood says
April 30, 2015 at 11:51 amI’ve never had roasted chickpeas, And to be honest they kind of weird ne out but after seeing this I’m determined to try them! Maybe I’ll try this batch this weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 30, 2015 at 12:51 pmI challenge you to do so! I know you’ll love them 😉
Melissa @ vegan does it says
April 30, 2015 at 11:24 amI love roasted chickpeas, such a great snack. I usually go with a more savory flavor, but I love the idea of this “sweet” version.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 30, 2015 at 11:31 amHaha, yes! It’s a must try!
heather @french press says
April 30, 2015 at 11:12 amI love to snack on chickpeas but have never tried them sweet – they sound delicious
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 30, 2015 at 11:31 amYou’ll love these!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
April 30, 2015 at 7:10 amRoasted chickpeas are such a great snack – filling and healthy! I love this sweet twist!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 30, 2015 at 7:20 amThey are! Thank you dear!
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
April 30, 2015 at 1:42 amYuuuummmmooo! Cinnamon roasted chickpeas are one of my favourite crunchy snacks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 30, 2015 at 1:51 amThe best!!!
Tiffany Khyla says
April 29, 2015 at 11:27 pmI’ve never heard of chickpeas being prepared this way. I’m so intrigued by this. I need to try! I love cinnamon sugar, so I have a feeling that I’d enjoy these.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 30, 2015 at 1:51 amYou’re late to the yummy snack game my friend! Gotta make these!
Farrah says
April 29, 2015 at 7:58 pmI love, love, love how easy this is! :D! I just so happen to have 2 cans of chickpeas hanging out in my apartment! :]
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 30, 2015 at 7:08 amPerfect way to clean out that pantry then! Mission accomplished 😉
Shannon says
April 29, 2015 at 5:27 pmThese look awesome! I am going to have to give them a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 5:27 pmI hope you do dear! Thank you!
Linda @ Veganosity says
April 29, 2015 at 5:12 pmI just so happen to have two cans of rinsed chickpeas in my refrigerator. I used the brine to make vegan meringue, which is awesome! Thanks for the timely recipe, I’m going to make these today. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 5:25 pmPerfection! MAKE THESE! And I need to make the meringue!!!
Harriet Emily says
April 29, 2015 at 3:40 pmThese look so tasty!! What a perfect, healthy snack. I love roasted chickpeas, but I’ve never tried making them with sweet flavours, what a great idea! I will have to try these out, the cinnamon sounds so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 3:59 pmEverything cinnamon is awesome, right? Thanks dear!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
April 29, 2015 at 1:59 pmI love roasted chickpeas – but, don’t think I’ve ever had roasted cinnamon chickpeas before – awesome idea Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 2:35 pmThank you love!
Olivia Schwab says
April 29, 2015 at 1:51 pmThis looks incredible! I’m for sure going to have to make this recipe soon! Thanks for sharing it with me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 2:36 pmThanks dear! It will make the perfect snack!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
April 29, 2015 at 1:49 pmI’ve been wanting to try roasted chickpeas! This recipe looks easy and excellent (cinnamon-sugar is a pretty solid combination for anything), so maybe I’ll have to finally get around to it 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 2:37 pmGirl, they are so so so easy! Do it! I’m personally making it your weekend goal!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
April 29, 2015 at 10:42 amYou know how I feel about roasted chickpeas (LOVE), so I am loving the sound of this sweet version. What a perfect snack!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 11:21 amMhmmm 😉 Thanks friend!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
April 29, 2015 at 9:52 amBaked chickpeas are the best snack! I’ve made plenty of savory versions but never sweet. These sound awesome- can’t wait to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 10:03 amI know! I see too many savory ones, so it was time to sweeten it up 😉
Jessica H. says
April 29, 2015 at 9:44 amI’ve only ever made savory chickpeas so I love this sweet take on these! Great recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 10:04 amGive these a try for sure then! Thanks!!
Emily @My Healthyish Life says
April 29, 2015 at 9:01 amUnfortunately beans of any kind don’t sit well with my stomach. Bummer. But cinnamon is one of my favorite spices so I can imagine they are delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 10:06 amSince when!?
Ali Williams says
April 29, 2015 at 8:36 amI need to do this! I don’t know where the days go but this awesome gluten free recipe is on my list. Tweeted and pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 10:07 amHaha, thank you so much Ali! You can make them in a snap! Make a big batch too!
Amanda Paa says
April 29, 2015 at 8:19 ami love your creative chickpea recipes! what a handy snack, and something the kids would love too. seems like these would be just as good as cinnamon toast crunch but healthy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 9:57 amHaha yes! You can feel good about giving them to little ones!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
April 29, 2015 at 8:16 amI always loved chickpeas as a kid, and hummus later on! I’m really curious about a sweet crunchy cinnamon version, sounds delicious 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 10:07 amYou’ll love them 😉 I was like you! I loved plain chickpeas as a kid, hated hummus, but then loved hummus later on!
tessa@tessadomesticdiva says
April 29, 2015 at 8:07 amThese are such a fun snack….but you’re right, it only works if you bake them completely! Too funny!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 10:08 amHaha! Yes! Lesson learned!
GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says
April 29, 2015 at 7:53 amlol this made me actually laugh out loud! Also, I wrote an entire post on beans last year after my friend got poisoned by kidney beans. And I stayed away from beans for a while in support of here lol
That didn’t last very long tho since beans are in some of my favourite foods haha
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 9:56 amI know! I mean…I went on a bean hiatus for a few weeks, but then I started craving them again!
Elle Spann says
April 29, 2015 at 7:39 amYUM! These look delish. Def pinning for later 🙂
Elle
SouthernElleStyle.com
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 7:41 amThank you so much dear!
Kelly says
April 29, 2015 at 7:22 amI love roasted chickpeas. These look delicious! And smell great when roasting. 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 7:36 amThey do smell awesome!
Alanna says
April 29, 2015 at 7:20 amI love my beans…but they don’t always love me back 🙂 These really are the perfect crunchy snack. Have yet to try the sweet version – YUM.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 7:36 amGirl….I feel yea on that one 😉
Grace says
April 29, 2015 at 7:04 amI totally love this recipe, for the singular fact that I so love cinnamon. But I’m not much of a bean fan. Each time I eat it (cooked or baked) all I get is this frustrating bloat… swelling of the stomach, gas, and all sort of inconvenience. Usually when I think of all that, I just avoid any recipe that includes beans of any kind.
But I would share this with my sister….she is a bean lover.
Your Blog is awesome.
Thank you for partying with us at Wednesday Up Linky party, I hope you join us next week.
Grace.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 29, 2015 at 7:40 amYou may find roasting them easier to digest! I have the worst stomach, so I know, but you may find success here!
Thank you!
Lee at Veggie Quest says
May 8, 2015 at 2:01 pmThese look great, but I can’t have chickpeas. Do you think I could make them with another white bean, like cannellinis or great northerns, instead?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 8, 2015 at 6:17 pmSure!