Healthy garlic and spice-roasted chickpeas

If you are someone who gets hungry between meals, it’s time to try out this delicious and super-easy snack recipe. Many store-bought snacks are full of sugar and empty calories but these more-ish chickpea treats that are good for your cholesterol, help maintain blood sugar levels and are full of fibre.

Not only will they keep you energised throughout the day but they will also make you feel fuller for longer on far less calories than other factory-produced snacks. Try packing them in a container to keep with you on the go or having a bowl in the kitchen for when you’re feeling peckish!

Ingredients

• 2 x 440g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• olive or canola spray

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200C or 180C fan forced. Place drained chickpeas on a clean tea towel and gently pat dry. Try not to rub off the skin. Line a large tray with baking paper and spread chickpeas evenly in a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly browned and crunchy.
2. In a large container or ziplock bag, combine garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne. Set aside. Spray chickpeas with oil. Carefully transfer chickpeas into the bag of spices. Close lid of container or bag and shake. Coat evenly with mixture. Serve.