Smoky BBQ chickpea trail mix

Smoky BBQ chickpea trail mix is the perfect snack to satisfy those munchy moments. Packed with flavor, nutrition, and crunch, it’s the ultimate trail mix for the health-conscious snacker. Ideal for hiking trips, picnics, or just a casual snack at home, it’s the mix you never knew you needed. Now, let’s dive into the delicious details.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Chickpeas: 2 cups (480 ml)
• Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Smoky BBQ seasoning: 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
• Raw almonds: 1 cup (240 ml)
• Sunflower seeds: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Pumpkin seeds (pepitas): 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Dried cranberries: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Raisins: 1/3 cup (80 ml)
• Salt: To taste

Preparation and Cooking Time: Approximately 40 minutes.

Serves: 4

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving):

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15g
• Carbs: 60g
• Dietary Fiber: 12g
• Sugars: 20g
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Sodium: 300mg

How to Whip Up This Smoky BBQ Chickpea Trail Mix:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Thoroughly rinse and dry the chickpeas. Ensure they’re free of any moisture.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, ensuring they’re well coated.
4. Sprinkle the smoky BBQ seasoning over chickpeas and toss until they’re evenly covered.
5. Spread the chickpeas out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
6. Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway. You want them to be crunchy, but not burnt.
7. While chickpeas are baking, take another mixing bowl.
8. Mix in almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and raisins.
9. Once chickpeas are done and have cooled down, add them to the mixture.
10. Toss everything together and season with salt according to preference.

Tips to Nail the Smoky BBQ Chickpea Trail Mix:

1. For an even deeper flavor, let chickpeas marinate in the BBQ seasoning for an hour before baking.
2. Always ensure chickpeas are completely dry before seasoning and baking. Moisture can prevent them from getting that desired crunch.
3. To store, place your Smoky BBQ chickpea trail mix in an airtight container. It’ll keep fresh for up to a week.
4. If you’re not a fan of any of the ingredients, feel free to customize! Just ensure you keep that delightful smoky BBQ chickpea essence.

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy your Smoky BBQ chickpea trail mix as an energizing snack on hikes or workouts.
• Sprinkle it on salads to add some crunch and flavor.
• Pack it in small snack bags for an on-the-go treat during busy days.

Smoky BBQ chickpea trail mix

Smoky BBQ chickpea trail mix is the perfect snack to satisfy those munchy moments. Packed with flavor, nutrition, and crunch, it’s the ultimate trail mix for the health-conscious snacker. Ideal for hiking trips, picnics, or just a casual snack at home, it’s the mix you never knew you needed. Now, let’s dive into the delicious details.

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Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

Smoky BBQ chickpea trail mix

Amount per Serving

Calories

450

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

20

g

31

%

Saturated Fat

 

2

g

13

%

Sodium

 

300

mg

13

%

Carbohydrates

 

60

g

20

%

Fiber

 

12

g

50

%

Sugar

 

20

g

22

%

Protein

 

15

g

30

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas: 2 cups 480 ml
• Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons 30 ml
• Smoky BBQ seasoning: 3 tablespoons 45 ml
• Raw almonds: 1 cup 240 ml
• Sunflower seeds: 1/2 cup 120 ml
• Pumpkin seeds pepitas: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Dried cranberries: 1/2 cup 120 ml
• Raisins: 1/3 cup 80 ml
• Salt: To taste

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Thoroughly rinse and dry the chickpeas. Ensure they’re free of any moisture.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, ensuring they’re well coated.
• Sprinkle the smoky BBQ seasoning over chickpeas and toss until they’re evenly covered.
• Spread the chickpeas out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
• Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway. You want them to be crunchy, but not burnt.
• While chickpeas are baking, take another mixing bowl.
• Mix in almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and raisins.
• Once chickpeas are done and have cooled down, add them to the mixture.
• Toss everything together and season with salt according to preference.

Notes

For an even deeper flavor, let chickpeas marinate in the BBQ seasoning for an hour before baking.
Always ensure chickpeas are completely dry before seasoning and baking. Moisture can prevent them from getting that desired crunch.
To store, place your Smoky BBQ chickpea trail mix in an airtight container. It’ll keep fresh for up to a week.
If you’re not a fan of any of the ingredients, feel free to customize! Just ensure you keep that delightful smoky BBQ chickpea essence.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy your Smoky BBQ chickpea trail mix as an energizing snack on hikes or workouts.
Sprinkle it on salads to add some crunch and flavor.
Pack it in small snack bags for an on-the-go treat during busy days.