Spiced Game-Day Snack Mix with Toasted Nuts and Crispy Chickpeas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

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A crunchy, savory snack mix featuring toasted almonds, chickpeas, and a blend of warming spices perfect for game day or casual munching. This recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, turns raw almonds, canned chickpeas, olive oil into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds
1 cup, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, toss 1 cup raw almonds and 1 cup drained, rinsed canned chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper over the nuts and chickpeas. Mix thoroughly to distribute the spices.
Step 4: Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5: Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the almonds are golden and chickpeas are crispy.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving to maximize crunch.