Description
This Spicy Trail Mix with Roasted Chickpeas is a crunchy, savory, and protein-packed snack featuring crispy chickpeas, toasted nuts, and seeds seasoned with bold spices. It’s vegan, easy to make, and perfect for on-the-go munching, meal prep, or a healthy midday boost.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chickpeas dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chickpeas on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Add almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds in the last 10 minutes.
- Let cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite nuts or add dried fruit for a sweet twist.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
- Perfect for hiking, travel, or office snacking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack, Meal Prep
- Method: Roasting, Baking
- Cuisine: American
