A perfect healthy, crunchy, pumpkin snack! Satisfy your sweet snack craving with pumpkin spice roasted chickpeas. Gluten-free and allergy-friendly, you won't be able to keep your hands off them!
Hey there pumpkin people! You didn't think I was done with the pumpkin recipes just yet, did you? Well I'm not! And I just have to share these since I've been snacking on them all month and feel bad that they just kept getting pushed back on the posting schedule. I didn't feel too bad though since I had this and these to share π These chickpeas still deserved their day to shine though!
These also seemed like a great recipes to share so soon after Halloween. You may find yourself snacking on candy (which I say go for!), but you might want a healthier snack to balance it all out. Some sweet crunchy chickpea protein seemed like a good swap. These are sugar-free so you won't have to worry about that. Leave these in a big bowl when you have upcoming holiday parties too! They won't spoil any appetites, but will totally satisfy the noshing requirement!
Now, really, I'm not a big snacker. You won't find me grazing the kitchen and cupboards. I like big meals, not bits or this and that. My mom is a big snacker, eating this and that, so is my brother. I fall a bit short of that trait. However, I do appreciate a good crunchy snack. I absolutely love my popcorn and gluten-free pretzels. I just like my snacky-snacks to be a part of a bigger meal, like lunch! What is a sandwich without a crunchy side? Nothing, that's what!
Since I eat my lunch on Tuesdays half during a lecture, then the other half shoveled down my throat before a 3 hour lab, I usually nosh on the crunchiness during lecture. I've been using these chickpeas to fuel my academic brain power! Protein powder for sure; in all it's plant-based glory! Hopefully I'm not disturbing anyone with my crunching. These are super crunchy peas!
Which reminds me of something a bit off topic. Why is it, when you're taking a test, and the room is silent, your stomach makes the loudest noises! Β never does that normally when there is sound and talking, but when all is silent, it goes crazy! I know it's louder to the individual (yourself), than it is to everyone on the outside, but they can still hear it! I know I'm not the only one this happens too π It's so...embarrassing? I think it's pretty distracting even to myself! Why must the tummy talk while I'm trying to describe the functions of NADH and FADH+ on electron transport????
Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas
Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas
A perfect healthy, crunchy, pumpkin snack! Satisfy your sweet snack craving with pumpkin spice roasted chickpeas. Gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly, you won't be able to keep your hands off them!
- Yield: 3 Cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Cooked Chickpeas (from 1 Cup Dry)
- ΒΌ Cup Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Tsp Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 Tsp Erythritol (or 1 TB Maple Syrup if so inclined)
- Dash of Extra Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375Β°F.
- In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, pumpkin, and spices. Toss to fully coat.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper or silpat and spread out the chickpeas.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully roasted and crunchy.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight jar.
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Gotta love the seasonal crunch! Roasted chickpeas are pretty addicting, so if you want more recipes, check out my smoked paprika & cinnamon ones or my cinnamon "sugar" ones as well! When I first made these chickpeas, I had a ton to cook, so I made another flavor as well. You'll have to wait a bit longer for those, but you know I never let you down...eventually! Now go get your healthy snacking on! Although I'd suggest you throw in some candy and make a "trail mix" if you will π At least do some chocolate chips!
So tell me:
+ Are you a snacker?
+ Have you experienced the stomach growling/noise-making/craziness during silent moments?
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Mary, Living a Sunshine Life
These look fantastic! I love roasted chickpeas and this is a new flavor combination with them. I can't wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic!
Heather D.
These look so yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Clotilde/Craftybegonia
Oh, yum! I knew about roasted chickpeas, the idea hails all the way back to Bible times, but I never thought about seasoning them that way, thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Gotta make them seasonal, right? π
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
So fun! I haven't made roasted chickpeas in a while and forgot how yummy they are. Love the fall flavors in this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Time to make them again!
CJ Huang
I'm definitely a fan of roasted chickpeas, and I like how you put a seasonal twist on it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? Thanks CJ!
Deborah Davis
This dish is perfect for parties!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They totally are!
Amber Ranco
Found your recipe through Recipe of The Week and it sounds great! Chickpeas are a great snack, and this version sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Amber!
Katie
Hi there, this little snack looks great! I used to eat wasabi peas like it was my job when I was pregnant with my kids, I just loved the heat AND the crunch. This would be a fun alternative I bet my boys would eat, I'll just tell them they are "chips". Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah! Spicy!!! I've had them a few times, but not so much a fan π
Vicki Montague - The Free From Fairy
I'm not sure why I am torturing myself by looking at your recipe! I can't eat chickpeas but if I could this is what I would do with them for sure!!! Great recipe as always.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O, haha! Well thank you!
Honest mum
Oh wow they look delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Lisa B.
This is a really great snack idea. My kids would love this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone will!
Alison [Life of Scoop]
Yum! I am definitely a snacker & these look like the perfect fall snack!
Now to go buy some chickpeas... π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O girl a must! You should always have some chickpeas at the ready in the pantry!
Sarah @ Pretty Simple Ideas
I love roasted chickpeas...but these look even more amazing1
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you! Pumpkin tends to do that π
Miz Helen
We would love the flavor of your Roasted Chickpeas.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone will!
Grace
Definitely a snacker here! I eat little bits all throughout the day, and I'd take lots of small portions of food over a big, heavy meal anytime. I love roasted chickpeas, but I've never tried pumpkin. They sound great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I've got a feeling you will love this then!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life
I am for sure a snacker so these roasted chickpeas are looking miiiighty fine! What a perfect fall-inspired snack. π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha π And what is a snack without some crunch!
Dara
I've had a more savory roasted chickpea, but it never occurred to me to try a sweeter approach--love this! It's so perfect for the season, too. π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I love them sweet! Well, I love them any way, but sweet is always the best, eh? π
Jane @ littlesugarsnaps
Great idea and a fab alternative to classic nuts to serve with drinks
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A new "classy" bar snack π
Katherines Corner
Hello Rebecca, so happy to see you joining in again. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature tomorrow. xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, but...tomorrow's Monday?! Haha!
Jen
Yum! I definitely snack throughout the day! One of my favorites is apples with peanut butter.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The apple + nut butter combo is basically the best snack combo in the world...always!
Amberjane
These sounds so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Kellen
I'm a total snacker and I absolutely hate it when my stomach growls when it's silent in the office! So embarrassing...I haven't tried roasting chick peas yet but it's on my list! Can't wait to test these out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will be a new great snack for you then! No more growling, but tons of crunching π Hahaha!
The Vegan 8
Pumpkin Spice roasted chickpeas is such an amazing idea! YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally! Thanks Brandi!
Alexandra @ Made to Glow
LOVE THIS IDEA! I have to avoid beans for a bit while my stomach heals, but this is on my list for when I can re-introduce. Sharing with the MTG community in the meantime!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks dear!
KC the Kitchen Chopper
I just started roasting garbanzos. Don't know why it took me so long. Your version sounds amazing. The one thing that confuses me is the roasting time and temp. Every recipe I look at has it different. I roasted my at 375 and in 25 minutes they were done. Everyone's oven is different. Makes putting a recipe together a bit difficult! I do love your flavors in this one! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It seems to take a different temp and time for each recipe. These took longer because of the pumpkin I think. I'm always playing around with the numbers though!
KC the Kitchen Chopper
HI, I just saw this photo on Foodgawker! Thought I'd take another look at your yummy recipe!
gigi
What a cool idea!!! Thank you! These would be perfect with drinks on the table before Thanksgiving meal!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Exactly! A great little snacky appetizer!
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen
I LOVE roasted chickpeas!! It's such a great snack π I'm a big snacker! I can't handle big meals so get hungry a lot in between so it's handy to have healthy snacks like this around so I don't end up eating cookies! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha, well you know π Maybe we should make cookie flavored roasted chickpeas!!
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker
No way! I was going to make pumpkin spice roasted chickpeas today <3 You beat me to it! hehe. They look amazing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
There can never be enough in the world, so get at it!
Heather
This looks amazing!! Pinning and Sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks so much!
Beverly
I have never tried roasted chick peas. Not sure why, since we eat a lot of chick peas. Your recipe sounds awesome. Pinning and making.
Bev
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well this will be the perfect snack for you then!
Rita C at Panoply
Yummo - pinning! I eat like a hummingbird - frequently, and small amounts. This looks delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well thank you!
Audrey
I love roasted chickpeas! not sure about the pumpkin flavor, but when it's the season I might as well try it~
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You'll love it!
Farrah
Ah, so perfect for fall! :D! I still have yet to make roasted chickpeas, but once I have a kitchen again...
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I shall send you some for Christmas π
Sarah @ BucketListTummy
YUMMM! Thank you for sharing, I can not wait to make these! As a future RD, I'm a huge fan of chickpeas. Those little guys are nutrition stars! Also...I am a huge snacker..usually need to eat every 2-3 hours. These should help π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well these are certainty a great healthy snack to keep you fueled!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Chickpeas are so low cost, and so healthy! I use a different recipe currently for my roasted chickpeas as a snack, but I'm going to try yours next time I make them because I love the fact you've added pumpkin pie spice! Yummy!! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Roasted chickpeas are like granola for me! Every time I make a new batch I make a new flavor as well π
Sylvie
I'm like you, I tend to do my snacking along side my meal and his sounds like a great add-on!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, my kinda girl then!
Taylor-Made Homestead
I keep reading about crunchy roasted chickpeas for snacking but I've never tried them before. But PUMPKIN? Hummmm.... may have to give it a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I urge you to try some stat!
Elaine Hodges
Looks yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Julia
We love roasted chickpeas around here! I love that you made these pumpkin pie spice!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Gotta make them seasonal too!
Cristina Mandeville
This is definitely on my "must make" list. Genius and looks really good, I'm a " snacker" kinda girl. Pinned too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You! Totally up your ally then!
Sarah
YUM, such a delicious and nutritious looking snack! I am a total snacker right now with everything going on.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, you could use some chickpeas then!
Laura
Pumpkin spice plus chickpeas automatically mean these are a winner. Can't wait to try them!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally! Thank you Laura! XOXO
Taylor - Lights Camera Catwalk
These look and sound so good!! I found your post through the daily Her Campus post, and was wondering if you'd be interested in guest posting on my blog? I'd really love to have you! If so shoot me an email and we can talk.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks for reaching out Taylor. But you should be the one emailing me.
Becky @ Bite of Delight
I haven't roasted chickpeas in years, can't wait to try this!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Get on it!!! So perfect to have on hand!
Randi
Mmmm this looks delicious! I love roasting chickpeas, but I've never tried them with pumpkin before- thanks for sharing this!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
'Tis the season for making all recipes pumpkin!!!
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah
Love this! A perfect fall snack food π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
I love roasted chick peas! This looks like a great version! And I totally get the loud stomach growl during tests. It totally happened to me one time in High School and people around me were like WHAT WAS THAT?!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha! That's why you just have to play it cool and pretend it wasn't you..."eyes on your own paper" π
Liora (Allthingsloveli)
I am such a snacker and these look like the perfect snack. Adding the pumpkin to the chickpeas is so genius!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
AH, thanks Liora!!
PJ Gach
Your photos are gorgeous and I love the recipe. I've been wanting to roast chickpeas for awhile now, but wasn't sure how to do it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well now is your perfect chance!
Chandice
This is a great fall snack recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Chandice!
Brianna @Flippin' Delicious
I LOVE roasted chickpeas! Such a crispy healthy treat. I actually was planning to make some this week, I'll have to try your recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Always a great snack to have on hand!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
GIVE ME ALL THE ROASTED CHICKPEAS. Seriously though. I can't make these and expect them to be around the next day. I love them. This woudl be amazing on oats or even in a salad. HOLY YUM
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Omg! These on oatmeal!!! That's genius!
Miss Polkadot
It makes perfect sense you're fuelling your brain with chickpeas because somebody once aptly described them as little brains ;). Saying this around Halloween would have been even more fitting. Either way, I'm always up for chickpeas.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Someone told me the other day that their daughter calls them chick butts π
Laureen Fox
oh, I love crunchy chickpeas. I bet those would be good a good substitute for croutons in a salad.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O a pumpkiny salad topping! Perfect!
Cailee
These are awesome!! ...and oh my word, perfect timing girl!! I was just ate Whole Foods and about to pick up some chickpea snacks like this and they were so expensive! This is such a better deal... and I'm sure they're much fresher and more delicious! Such a win! Thanks for the recipe!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! I used to buy some brands..but really, way to expensive and you can make so much more at home (with healthier ingredients!)
Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete
*sing song* I'm so making these, I'm so making these!
I'm a HUGE snacker Work husband calls me a chipmunk, because I store snacks all over our office.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha π
Well now you can store these there too xoxo
Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite
How do you get yours to actually turn out crispy! Mine are always a chewy soggy mess!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, just make sure they are spread out on the pan and then roast for a long time! Follow my recipe and see!
Trish
These look incredible! I love both chickpeas and pumpkin, so can't wait to try them. I just pinned the recipe as a reminder.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Trish!
Harriet Emily
Roasted chickpeas are my go to healthy snack! Such a great way to top up my energy levels when I'm hungry. The pumpkin spice flavour sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They really are a perfect snack!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
I'm a huge snacker and I'm pretty much constantly eating haha. Not sure if that's really a good thing, but it is what it is π
My stomach was grumbling during my Spanish midterm on Monday! So awkward in such a small class!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I feel like I'm always eating too...just not snacks...idk, haha!
Omg, yes! And when the class is small and everyone is close together...o boy!
Megan
Just when I thought I was done with pumpkin recipes for the season.. you post this! I SO have to try this - they look too good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Never be done with pumpkin!!! xoxo
Chelsey
YUM! Your photos are delish I wish I could grab a handful right out of the screen! XO
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thanks dear!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
Hahahaha I do hate it when my stomach makes sounds during tests π Or sometimes my water bottle will gurgle or squeak or something and you can like audibly hear yourself swallow...freaky stuff! I'm glad the pumpkin fun isn't all over yet though, I'm always up for pumpkin snacking π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Omg! Yes! The awkward sounds we make π Or...don't make, but happen, like the water bottle! So loud!
Thank god I think we made it though this pumpkin shortage π
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
UGH - The loud stomach happened to me during a meeting yesterday - I feel your discomfort! π
BTW, I love roasted chickpeas, but never had them with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice - I'm bookmarking this one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha! It's so embarrassing!!! Why!!!!
Woohoo! Thanks Shashi! xoxo
Barrett @dirtylaundrykitchen.com
I love roasted chickpeas for snacks. And I love this pumpkin variation. Looks great.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
I am going to make these with my daughters after school with the maple variation. They sound so good. And lol about the loud stomach thing during a test. That is so true!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect baking "project" π
Hahaha! Right? It's so true!
Marye
Roasted chickpeas make such a great snack! These sound wonderful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They totally are!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I still have never tred roasted chickpeas, i don't know what i am waiting for! these look like a perfect snack!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
WHAT! That surprises me big time! You seem like you'd totally be diggin' them!