Vegan Roasted Chickpea Bites
Let’s be real—sometimes you just need something salty, crispy, and judgment-free to shove in your face.
These roasted chickpea bites are crunchy, spicy, and have more personality than your ex.
They’re protein-packed, guilt-free, and basically your new favorite couch-snack with commitment issues.
Toss them in your bag, your salad, or directly into your mouth like a snack goddess on the go.
They’re simple, sassy, and way less emotionally exhausting than meal prep with quinoa again.
So grab a can, fire up that oven, and get ready to roast your way to snack domination.
Vegan Roasted Chickpea Bites
Crispy vegan roasted chickpea bites, seasoned to perfection and baked until golden. Ideal for snacking, topping, or pretending you meal prepped.
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment like the organized snack queen you are.
- Rinse and drain chickpeas well. Pat them dry like they just spilled tea on their outfit.
- Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them evenly on the tray. No crowding—these bites need personal space to crisp.
- Roast for 35 minutes, shaking halfway through so they toast evenly like tiny golden nuggets of sass.
- Let them cool for extra crunch. Try not to devour them all standing by the oven
Notes
🧬 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – 1/4 batch)
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 12%
- Folate: 10%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 6%
- Potassium: 7%
💁♀️ Flavor-Boosting Tips
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a fiery crunch that means business.
- Toss with lemon zest after baking for a zesty goddess glow-up.
- Use them to top soups, salads, or just shove them in your purse like edible confetti.
- Mix with sunflower seeds and dried cranberries for a crunchy trail mix with real main-character energy.
- Store in an airtight container… if they last that long.
