Smoky BBQ chickpea trail mix

Author: Brooke Delfino - Dietitian (BSc Nutrition (Hons), APD

Author: Melissa Meier - M Nutr Diet, BAppSc (Ex&SpSc)

Photographer: John Paul Urizar

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Trail mixes are a fantastic snack for work or the kids' lunchboxes. And, if you make your own, you can keep an eye on salt and free sugar levels. This savoury trail mix has chickpeas and seeds instead of nuts, which makes a nice change.

Serves: 10

Time to make: 1 hr 5 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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400g can no-added-salt chickpeagarbanzoXsgarbanzosX, rinsed, drained (remove any outer skins)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ –1 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
½ cup mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower seeds)

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 150°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas and the spices.

2 Spread the mixture onto the baking tray in a single layer. Spray with olive oil and roast for about 45–50 minutes, tossing occasionally, or until golden and crunchy. Add mixed seeds to tray and roast for 5 minutes more. Remove the mixture from the oven and allow to cool.

3 Store the trail mix in an airtight container, or divide mixture into 10 portions and seal well.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 76 cal

Kilojoules 317 kJ

Protein 3.8 g

Total fat 3.8 g

Saturated fat 0.6 g

Carbohydrates 5.1 g

Sugar 0.4 g

Dietary fibre 2.3 g

Sodium 12 mg

Calcium 19 mg

Iron 2.4 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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