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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)

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chickpea trail mix, high protein trail mix, homemade snack mix
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

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

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.

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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
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