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Roasted Chickpeas for Kids, 4 Ways

Kids love these crispy, crunchy, oven-roasted chickpeas coated in familiar seasonings. Try them instead of chips or crackers for a snack or side.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword kid friendly, Roasted Chickpeas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 257kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chickpeas (or 2 cans, rinsed and drained.)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasonings (Choose one per batch.)

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cool Ranch

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Sweet Curry

  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Barbecue

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Rinse and drain chickpeas, and spread on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 for 40 minutes, shaking the pan once in the middle.
  • Remove the chickpeas from the oven, transfer to a bowl, and toss with oil and seasonings of choice.
  • Return the seasoned chickpeas to the cookie sheet and bake 5-10 more minutes, until they become crisp and fragrant.
  • Enjoy immediately.

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Notes

If you're making the cinnamon-sugar flavor, use chickpeas with low or no added salt.
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