Description
This delicious snack guide offers a variety of guilt-free, wholesome snacks including roasted chickpeas, spicy roasted edamame, a nutritious trail mix, crispy baked sweet potato fries, and a fresh avocado dip. Each recipe is easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for healthy snacking any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Spicy Roasted Edamame
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen shelled edamame, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Trail Mix
- 1 cup roasted almonds
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended!)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- Pinch of sea salt
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Avocado Dip
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Thoroughly drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Pat them completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness during roasting.
- Season the Chickpeas: In a medium bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Ensure each chickpea is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Roast the Chickpeas: Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-30 minutes, shaking the baking sheet halfway through to promote even cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and allow chickpeas to cool slightly; they will become crisper as they cool.
- Prepare the Edamame: Preheat the oven again to 400°F (200°C). Thaw the frozen shelled edamame and drain well.
- Season the Edamame: Toss the thawed edamame in a bowl with olive oil, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Adjust cayenne pepper according to your heat preference.
- Roast the Edamame: Spread the seasoned edamame evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, shaking the tray halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping. Edamame should be slightly browned and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Let the roasted edamame cool before serving to enhance crispiness.
- Combine the Trail Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine roasted almonds, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate chips (if using), and unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Season the Trail Mix: Add a pinch of sea salt to the mixture to enhance flavors.
- Mix Well: Toss all ingredients thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- Store and Enjoy: Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for convenient snacking.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized fries for consistent cooking.
- Season the Fries: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to coat evenly.
- Bake the Fries: Arrange the seasoned fries in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets. Avoid overcrowding to prevent steaming. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fries are tender inside and crispy outside.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from oven and serve the sweet potato fries hot for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prepare the Avocado Dip: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a medium bowl.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add chopped red onion, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the avocado.
- Mash and Mix: Use a fork to mash the avocado and mix all ingredients until you reach your desired consistency for the dip.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the dip and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper as preferred.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the avocado dip immediately alongside your favorite dippers such as tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or baked sweet potato fries.
Notes
- Be sure to completely dry the chickpeas before roasting to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper in the edamame to suit your preferred spice tolerance.
- Baking sweet potato fries in a single layer ensures they get crispy rather than soggy.
- The dark chocolate chips in the trail mix are optional but add a delicious sweet contrast to the savory and tart ingredients.
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the creamiest and freshest dip texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American