RECIPE: Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas

This is a delicious, healthy and easy afternoon snack that will satisfy a sweet tooth and provide lots of protein.

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp raw honey

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Place the chickpeas between two paper towels and pat them dry, loosening and removing the outer skins (this takes a few minutes). Pat the chickpeas completely dry.
• Whisk the cinnamon and oil in a bowl to combine. Add the chickpeas and stir to coat.
• Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet.
• Roast for 40 minutes, or until dried out and crunchy.
• Place chickpeas in a bowl and toss with the honey.
• Spread chickpeas on the baking sheet and roast for 7 minutes more.
• Cool completely and serve.

Recipe & photo submitted by
AAY! member Alisa H.