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Crispy Chickpea Trail Mix Recipe Easy Homemade Snack with Mango and Coconut

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A crunchy, sweet, and wholesome homemade trail mix featuring crispy roasted chickpeas, toasted coconut flakes, and sweet dried mango pieces. Perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go munching.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 12 oz) canned or cooked chickpeas, rinsed and thoroughly dried
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup (about 1.4 oz) dried mango pieces, chopped into bite-sized bits
  • ½ cup (about 1 oz) toasted coconut flakes, unsweetened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Use a sieve or colander, then spread them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Press gently to remove as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, maple syrup, sea salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until each chickpea is coated well but not dripping.
  4. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on a rimmed, parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they have space to avoid steaming.
  5. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning. Watch closely during the last 5 minutes until golden and crispy but not blackened.
  6. While chickpeas roast, toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove immediately to prevent burning.
  7. Remove chickpeas from oven and let cool on the baking sheet to crisp up further.
  8. In a large bowl, combine cooled chickpeas, toasted coconut, and chopped dried mango. Toss gently to mix without crushing the mango pieces.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Notes

Dry chickpeas thoroughly before roasting to ensure crispiness. Stir chickpeas every 10 minutes during roasting for even browning. Toast coconut separately to avoid burning. Store in an airtight container at room temperature and avoid refrigeration to maintain crunch. If chickpeas soften, re-toast in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes to revive crispness. Variations include adding smoked paprika for spice or swapping dried mango for other dried fruits. Nut-free option: omit coconut flakes or replace with seeds.

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Keywords: crispy chickpea trail mix, homemade snack, roasted chickpeas, dried mango, toasted coconut, healthy snack, gluten-free, vegan, paleo-friendly

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