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This high-protein chickpea trail mix is crunchy, lightly spiced, and perfectly balanced between sweet and savory. Crispy roasted chickpeas anchor the mix, with chewy fruit, nuts, seeds, and dark chocolate bringing texture contrast and just enough indulgence. 10 grams of protein per serving!

A baking sheet with a mix of roasted chickpeas, almonds, seeds, dried fruit, and edamame, with a wooden spoon for serving.
This chickpea trail mix is built around protein first, not sugar. It has 10g of protein per serving as opposed to 5g in a standard mix!
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This is the kind of snack I make on repeat because it actually satisfies! We tested different roast times and oil choices to get chickpeas that stay crisp once cooled, not tooth-breaking or stale by day two. We kept the cinnamon subtle so it enhances the natural nuttiness without turning the mix into a dessert.

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  • High protein and fiber without tasting “healthy”
  • Easy to customize based on what you have
  • Cheaper than buying a protein mix

Reader rating

★★★★★

“So delicious! I dry roasted my own edamame from frozen (it was cheaper) by following the same cooking instructions for the chickpeas. The trail mix turned out so well!” —Jae

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A resealable bag spills a mix of almonds, raisins, roasted chickpeas, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, and green beans onto a light green surface.
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Ingredients for high protein trail mix

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  • Chickpeas: Roast into a crunchy, protein-rich base that makes this snack so filling.
  • Coconut Oil: Helps chickpeas crisp evenly and adds light richness without being greasy. Swap with ghee to keep the easy homemade trail mix nut-free.
  • Cinnamon: Adds warmth and flavor without overpowering the savory elements.
  • Dried Edamame: Boosts protein and crunch, making the edamame trail mix more satisfying. If you’re looking to lower the fat in this post-workout snack, you can up the edamame and reduce the nuts.
  • Dried Cherries: Bring chewiness and tartness to balance the roasted elements.
  • Almonds: Add fat and crunch to keep you fueled. Swap with pumpkin seeds to keep the mix totally nut-free.
  • Sunflower Seeds: Contribute texture and nutty flavor while keeping the mix allergy-friendly.
  • Dark Chocolate Chips: Just enough richness to make this feel like a treat. To get kiddos more involved but keep the sugar lower, I like to add just a handful of dark chocolate M&M’s to this homemade snack mix.

Variations

Swap the nuts and seeds for roasted lentils or peanuts. Swap the cherries for dried apricots or cranberries. Swap the edamame for dry-roasted green peas. And swap the dark chocolate for milk or white chocolate, or even raw cacao nibs to reduce sugar further.

A bowl of mixed roasted chickpeas, almonds, fava beans, chocolate chips, dried berries, and seeds with a spoon inside.

chickpeas not crispy?

The key to an ultra crispy chickpea snack mix is to dry the chickpeas really well, because usually we are using canned ones that have a lot of moisture already. We also want to make sure to cook long enough (or longer if yours aren’t crispy yet) to fully bake out the moisture. And the last trick is to spread them out on a baking sheet with space in between each other to allow steam to escape.

A glass jar filled with high protein trail mix—roasted chickpeas, fava beans, dried cherries, and dark chocolate chips—sits on a green surface.
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High Protein Chickpea Trail Mix (10 Grams Protein)

5 from 1 rating
By: Sarah Bond
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
This high-protein chickpea trail mix is sweet, savory, and crunchy—made with roasted chickpeas, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and dark chocolate for the perfect snack blend.

Ingredients 

  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas, 425 g can
  • 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup dried edamame
  • ½ cup dried cherries
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
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Instructions 

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Drain 1 15-oz can chickpeas, then pat them dry on a few layers of paper towels. Remove any loose skins, but don't worry about getting them all.
    A baking sheet lined with paper towels holds a single layer of drained chickpeas spread out to dry.
  • Roast: Transfer dried chickpeas onto a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil, tossing to evenly coat.
    Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from oven and immediately toss with ¼ tsp cinnamon. Let chickpeas cool completely.
    Roasted chickpeas, seasoned with spices, are spread on a ridged metal baking tray placed on a green surface.
  • Assemble: Combine cooled chickpeas with ½ cup dried edamame, ½ cup dried cherries, ¼ cup almonds, ¼ cup sunflower seeds, and ¼ cup dark chocolate chips. Enjoy!
    A bowl filled with roasted chickpeas, edamame, almonds, and dried cherries sits on a green tablecloth with a spoon and a blue towel nearby.

Notes

Storage: This will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For maximum crunch, keep in a dry container away from humidity.
A note about freezing: This recipe is not freezer-friendly due to the chocolate and texture changes.
If you’re taking this on the go or packing it for a kid-friendly protein snack, just make sure to keep it away from anything with moisture. I like to pop it in a zip-top bag to keep the chickpeas and edamame dry and crunchy.
Can I make the chickpeas in the air fryer? Yes! Our air fry chickpeas recipe has everything you need to know about air-fried roasted chickpeas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (about 1/2 cup) | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2.4mg

Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.

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6 Comments

  1. Karyn says:

    This looks great! Could you roast edamame with the chickpeas instead of buying it dried?

    Reply
    1. Sarah Bond says:

      I haven’t tested roasting the edamame at home, but I think it would work. They might just be a bit more chewy! The ones you get at the store almost have the texture of being freeze dried they’re so crunchy.

  2. Jae D says:

    5 stars
    So delicious! I dry roasted my own edamame from frozen (it was cheaper) by following the same cooking instructions for the chickpeas. The trail mix turned out so well! I love your recipes and always turn to them when I’m looking for something that’s comforting, easy to make, and vegetarian (because while I’m not strictly vegetarian, I get the meat-ick a lot, haha.) Thanks so much!

    Reply
    1. Sarah Bond says:

      I’m so thrilled to hear that you’ve been loving the recipe so much, Jae! And thanks for letting us know how it went with roasting your own dried edamame. I’ll have to try that next time I make this! Happy eating 🙂

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    1. The Live Eat Learn Team says:

      Lovely to have you here Henrietta, I hope you enjoy the recipes!