Craving a better for you and satisfying snack that bursts with fall flavor? Look no further than these Deliciously Crunchy Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas!
These little nuggets of goodness are roasted to crispy perfection, offering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger mingle with the sweetness of pumpkin pie spice, creating an irresistible flavor profile that screams fall.
They’re perfect for a quick and easy snack when hunger strikes, or can be tossed into a salad or packed in a lunchbox for a delightful midday pick-me-up. Not only are they delicious, but chickpeas are a fantastic source of plant-based protein and fiber, keeping you energized throughout the day.
So ditch the processed snacks and reach for a handful of these Roasted Pumpkin Spice Chickpeas – your taste buds and your body will thank you!
Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.
Everyone seems to love crunchy foods. I love the sound of biting into an apple, that fresh crisp sound, or breaking a piece of celery in half.
I know I’ve heard people tell me they crave crunchy foods. That’s strange to me, because I’ve never craved the texture or sound of a food. Ever.
But I am aware it is definitely a thing, and maybe in a way, I get it.
Why You’ll Love These
Crunchy Pumpkin Pie Spice Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas are amazing. And I resisted them for a very, very long time. Too long actually.
But all you have to do is combine my favorite fall spices with some roasted chickpeas and you get a simple, yet delicious snack perfect for any time!
This recipe as written is Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy Free, and these days it’s getting harder to find an easy but tasty snack that boasts all that.
Oh, and did I mention these Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas are super yummy.
We roast chickpeas now all the time, and we love to change up the flavor. From Sweet to Savory, the possibilities are endless.
But these Crunchy Pumpkin Pie Spice Roasted Chickpeas are very, very mild in flavor and just a really nice snack. A little bit salty, a little bit sweet.
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SO Let’s get started.
You’re going to mix your maple syrup (the real stuff!), canola oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon together in a small bowl. You don’t need one as large as I used as you can clearly see.
Start with a can of Chickpeas. Drain into a strainer and rinse them clean.
You might find some of the outside layers coming off, just remove the ones you can and ignore the rest. Won’t change anything.
Once rinsed, pat them dry with paper towels to get them as dry as you can. Coat them in the syrup mixture evenly.
Lay them out flat on a baking pan and bake them at 350 for 25-30 minutes gently stirring them around every 10 minutes to keep them from sticking (they WILL stick, so be sure to watch this). ENJOY!
Recipe for Crunchy Pumpkin Pie Spice Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy Pumpkin Pie Spice Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 19 ounces chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix together the maple syrup, canola oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Drain chickpeas into a strainer and rinse them clean.
- Once rinsed, pat them dry with paper towels to get them as dry as you can.
- Coat the chickpeas in your syrup mixture evenly.
- Lay them out flat on a baking pan and bake them at 350 for 25-30 minutes gently stirring them around every 10 minutes to keep them from sticking (they WILL stick, so be sure to watch this).
- ENJOY!
Brilliant, Nicole! Maple syrup on anything is a yes please for this Ninja Baker =)
Bravo to you for serving up tasty but oh-so-good for you chickpea snacks to your children.
I have tried to make roasted chickapeas and they never turn out! I’m going to try your recipe today!!
Such super healthy chickpeas! I ll try them some time soon, my husband loves chickpeas over everything else and chickpeas are anyway great here. =)
It’s funny, chickpeas plain I’m kind of meh about (it’s that beany texture they have) but whirred into hummus or roasted or friend, I’m all in! Love this.
I’ve been meaning to roast chick peas…and you’ve given me the perfect recipe to try. YUM!
What a fabulous recipe! I love chickpeas and can’t wait to try this.
Just a little sanity check here. Is there a step missing in the directions? Do you need to mix the chickpeas with the spice mix before baking? Thanks. This recipe sounds like it would make a really delicious snack.
Good catch Susan, thank you. I actually re-wrote the post before putting it up and a photo of the step and the step actually disappeared. So I quickly re-added the step in there, thank you for saying something!
You are welcome! I have re-downloaded it and am looking forward to making it.
It’s funny you mentioned people craving the sound of food. It drives me nuts when other people are eating crunchy food. It’s an actual disease with a name (that I can’t remember right now) but I can’t stand it. I do still like crunchy foods, though, and have been wanting to try roasted chickpeas for a long time.
I loooove crunchy chickpeas, and duh – pumpkin pie spice makes it even more delicious!!
What a great snack for fall and to have around for Halloween. Pinned.
This is MY kinda crunch! Gorgeous, dahling!
I’ve been waiting for this one since I saw your title, Nicole! I love roasted chickpeas but have never attempted them myself. Your flavors sounds absolutely delicious! Pinning on my Recipes to Try board!
This is pure genius!
I love roasting chick peas! Usually I stick with savory flavors, but I think it’s time to branch out–I have everything to make this today!
Mmmm, Nicole, I totally want to make these to put on a nice, fall salad!
Never had chickpeas like this before, what a great idea!!
Roasted chickpeas are such a great snack. I can’t wait to give these a try!
I’ve had crunchy roasted peas but not chickpeas. I bet these won’t last 30 seconds in my bowl.
mmm! These would be great in granola too
Thank goodness you wrote the recipe down, Nicole, before the original site went down! I’ve been wanting to roast chickpeas for a long time but have never gotten around to it. These look amazing and your photos are beautiful. I can just imagine how satisfyingly crunchy these are and I love that you made them pumpkie pie flavoured. Delicious!
I love chickpeas and have enjoyed them roasted at restaurants. I never thought to actually make them at home…until now!
Thanks for a delicious recipe. I am wondering if they will still roast as nicely if I bake them on parchment paper. What do you think?
Roasted chickpeas are my favorite. I love this pumpkin pie version…this sounds so good!
I tried crunchy chickpeas at a friend’s house awhile back, loved them, and then TOTALLY forgot about them. Thanks for the reminder!
These sound awesome! We all love chickpeas, and a good crunch 🙂 I cannot wait to give these a try! Thank you!
I bought roasted chickpeas but I never thought to make them at home, thanks for the recipe, Nicole!
We love crunchy snacks. Sour cream
and onion chips, pretzels, etc … These are such a better, healthier option. Looking forward to trying it. Thanks for posting!
I love chickpeas and eat them almost every day. But, I’ve never tried them sweet. Looks like I have a new chickpea recipe to try! 🙂
These sound delicious! I’ve been wanting to try roasting chickpeas!
What a great recipe, Nicole! I am a chickpeas lover and I must try this out!
I love chick peas. This is one of those great recipes that you can do while preparing other things in your kitchen. Definitely going to try this.
You won the keys to my heart with this recipe! YUM!
I love chick peas. This is one of those great recipes that you can do while preparing other things in your kitchen. Definitely going to try this.
Never had chickpeas like this before, what a great idea!!
Such super healthy chickpeas! I ll try them some time soon, my husband loves chickpeas over everything else and chickpeas are anyway great here. =)