Without a doubt, when you hear the word “chickpeas” the first thing you think of is hummus. And you won’t be wrong in doing so. Chickpea hummus is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that just happens to be good for you. But as with other beans and legumes, chickpeas are a highly versatile ingredient, especially when making healthy chickpea snacks.
In this post, we share a recipe roundup of the best chickpea snack recipes. You’ll find everything from roasted chickpea snacks to take on the go, to yummy desserts like chickpea cookies and chickpea brownies. Enjoy!
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What Are Chickpea Snacks
Chickpeas, also referred to as garbanzo beans, are a popular food source in many parts of the world, especially in the Middle East, India, and Africa. The popularity of chickpeas stems from its versatility as an ingredient as well as its nutritional value.
Chickpeas can be eaten whole, mashed into a paste or dip, and grounded into flour. Their natural flavoring requires little to no seasoning to enjoy them. They can even be made into chickpea patties.
Looking for more healthy snacks? Check out our Vegetarian Zucchini And Lentil Fritters recipe.
Thanks to the numerous ways in which they can be prepared, there’s a wide range of snacks with chickpeas you can make. Many of these snacks, for example, chickpea chips, are easy to make, requiring only a few ingredients. For those with a sweet tooth, chickpeas work surprisingly well with chocolate, peanut butter, and cinnamon. This opens up a whole world of mouthwatering chickpea desserts.
Looking for more healthy snacks? Check out our recommendations for the Best Bean Snacks, which include black beans, white beans, and even fava beans!
Why Make Chickpea Snacks
Eating chickpeas as a snack has increased in popularity thanks to their many health benefits. They are loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients including folate, fiber, and iron. As a sustainable plant-based food, chickpeas are an alternative source of protein for those looking to reduce their meat in take. Low in fat, chickpeas can help with weight loss as well as control your appetite.
For those following a vegan or gluten-free diet, chickpeas are the perfect choice. When grounded into a powder, chickpea flour is a great, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour. As a result, it’s not unheard of to find chickpea crackers, chickpea muffins, and even chickpea bread.
For vegans, chickpeas play heavily in many recipes but as a main ingredient and substitute. One example is chickpea brine, the juice inside a can of chickpeas, can be used as substitute for eggs or egg white. Chickpea milk is another alternative that perfect for the vegan diet.
Chickpeas are fairly inexpensive. On average, a can of chickpeas costs around $0.50. This coupled with the versatility and health benefits of eating chickpeas, makes them an easy choice for making your own snacks.
Check out our recipe for Vegan Chickpea Chips.
The Best Chickpea Snacks Recipes
Here are our recommendations for fabulous chickpea snack recipes that are easy to make and delicious. We have tried our best to include a wide range of recipes. As we find and test out new recipes, we will continue to update. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed.
Looking for more chickpea recipes? Check out our recommendations for the Best Instant Pot Chickpea Recipes.
Best Chickpea Snacks
Our list of the best chickpea snacks includes sweet and savory options, dips, desserts, and snacks to take on the go.
Vegetarian Chickpea Patties Recipe
Vegetarian chickpea patties make an easy snack or lunch with loads of options for serving
Vegan Chickpea Chips Recipe
Swap out these chickpea chips for a fried tortilla chip or cracker to serve with your favorite dip. Or, makes a great chickpea snack on its own.
Traditional Lebanese Hummus Recipe
One of the most traditional chickpea snacks, and super easy to make. This classic hummus bring the taste of the Middle East home with high-quality olive oil and tahini.
Tasty Chana Sundal
Chickpea Sundal is a tasty South Indian stir fried dish made with white chickpeas, spices and coconut. Super easy to prepare and makes for a healthy garbanzo bean snack.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Hummus Recipe
Dessert hummus is a great way to sneak protein into snack time. This sweet chocolate chip cookie dough hummus pairs well with fresh fruit to make snack time fun and healthy.
Vegan Chickpea Gingerbread Buckeyes
Vegan Chickpea Gingerbread Buckeyes are an easy, healthy treat perfect for kids and adults. Rich in protein and fiber, and the blind taster would never guess they contain chickpeas!
Peppermint-White Chocolate Chickpea Blondies
Dense, moist, crumbly and chewy like a “typical” blondie recipe, but these healthy Peppermint-White Chocolate Chickpea Blondies are secretly lower in fat, and higher in protein and fiber!
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas Four Ways
Crispy & crunchy roasted chickpeas make the perfect plant-based snack! Choose your favorite flavor combination: Vegan Parmesan & Garlic, Maple Cinnamon, Tandori Lime, or Sweet & Spicy Chili. This recipe is simple, easy, and sure to satisfy your snack cravings.
Air Fryer Chickpeas - 4 Ways
These Air Fryer Chickpeas make a delicious snack or even a salad or soup topper! Plus, because they're air fried, they come out crispy using minimal oil and are ready in less than 15 minutes! Featuring 4 flavor variations - BBQ, Buffalo, Cheesy and Taco Fiesta, all of which are vegan and gluten-free.
Vegan Chickpea Blondies Recipe with Sugar-free Pumpkin Caramel Sauce
A Vegan Flourless Chickpea Blondie recipe with pumpkin seeds and seed butter - perfect for the cold season. All drizzled with a sugar-free Pumpkin Caramel Sauce! OMG
Tasty Chana Chaat
This Chana Chaat Recipe is a tasty, tangy and easy snack made from white chickpeas, spice powders, onions, tomatoes and lemon. You can also use canned chickpeas to make this snack.
Roasted Parmesan Herb Chickpeas
These Roasted Parmesan Herb Chickpeas are a healthy way to satisfy those snack cravings. Filled with fresh rosemary, thyme, oregano and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, these crunchy chickpeas are full of flavor and irresistibly delicious!
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Sweet Roasted Chickpeas
These cinnamon toast crunch roasted chickpeas taste just like the cereal. Made with maple syrup, coconut oil and cinnamon, they’re a much healthier way to snack.
Avocado And Smashed Chickpea Wraps
These super easy, 5-ingredient Avocado and Smashed Chickpea Wraps are a breeze to make. Kids and adults alike will love this healthy and delicious chickpea sandwich.
Vegan Chocolate Chickpea Ice Cream
Secretly healthy whole food plant-based chickpea ice cream made with creamy peanut butter and dates for natural sweetness. It’s an easy 10-minute, 6-ingredient vegan dessert that’s rich, chocolatey, good for you and kid-approved!
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Chickpeas
Made with chickpeas and nutritious ingredients, this healthy protein cookie dough can be eaten two ways! Try the edible dough on its own, or bake it into chickpea cookies that are soft and chocolatey in the middle and deliciously golden on the outside!
Sweet Potato Vegan Edible Cookie Dough
Sweet Potato Vegan Edible Cookie Dough is the perfect appetizer for your sweet tooth. This vegan cookie dough recipe is made with natural ingredients and goes perfectly with fruit, chocolate and graham crackers, making it one of the best healthy vegan desserts.
Roasted Chickpeas and Edamame
Loaded with protein and super easy to make! These are the ultimate baked chickpea snacks. Ready for snacking in just 20 minutes!
Vegan Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli
Flaky vegan crab cakes are made with a mixture of artichoke hearts and chickpeas. Finish these chickpea patties with a dollop of lemon dill aioli, they’re a tasty snack, elegant starter, or eye-catching main course.
