Budget Muscle-SaverSnackHigh-proteinBudgetPlant-basedMake-ahead
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
A crunchy snack that actually fills you up.
Time
35 min
Servings
4
Protein
8g
/ serving
$0.65
Why it helps on GLP-1
Most snacks marketed to GLP-1 users are sugary 'protein bites' that spike blood sugar and don't satisfy. Chickpeas deliver 8g of slow-digesting protein and 6g of fiber per serving — a snack that actually keeps you full between meals at a fraction of the cost of packaged bars.
Ingredients
- 012 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 022 tbsp olive oil
- 031 tsp smoked paprika
- 041 tsp ground cumin
- 051/2 tsp garlic powder
- 061/4–1/2 tsp cayenne (to taste)
- 071/2 tsp salt; pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.
- 2
Pat chickpeas very dry with a clean towel — this is the secret to crunch.
- 3
Toss with olive oil and all spices on the pan. Spread in a single layer.
- 4
Roast 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway. They should be deep golden and crisp.
- 5
Cool fully on the pan — they crisp up more as they cool.
- 6
Store in an open container at room temperature up to 4 days (sealed = soggy).
GLP-1 notes
- ·A 1/4 cup serving is plenty — high fiber on top of GLP-1 can cause bloating if overdone.
- ·Drink water with this snack; fiber needs fluid to do its job.
- ·Vary the spices: za'atar, ranch seasoning, and chili-lime all work.