Quarantine has got me like a mad science experiment. I try new recipes on a daily basis like it’s my full-time job. Finding different ways to expand my palate is fun for me. It brings me joy when I create a masterpiece.
One of my favorite meals is snack time. I can eat a meal full of calories with snack food. It’s easy to eat a ton of them, which could wreak havoc to your body if you’re eating junk food.
I found a healthy way in order to combat this habit. Instead of shaming myself for my love of snacks, I felt a sense of peace knowing what I’m putting into my body. When I prepare my food at home, I feel powerful having self-control over eating an entire bag of potato chips. If I end up eating a lot of my own food, I don’t end up eating as many calories. That alone has helped me be able to sustain weight loss for over 8 years. I still allow myself room to eat treat food, but I don’t feel guilty when it’s done in moderation.
Roasted chickpeas are my new #1 favorite salty snack swap. I could eat an entire can of them (although it is not a good idea because it’s a LOT of fiber).
I’ll leave the recipe here so you can have some of these ASAP.
Ingredients:
2 (15 oz) cans Garbanzo beans - drained, rinsed, and patted dry
3 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 Tbsp. Flavor God Seasoning (I used Nacho Cheese and Taco Tuesday Seasonings)
Directions:
Preheat air fryer to 390 Degrees F.
Clean garbanzo beans by getting the clear skin off as many as you can.
Mix garbanzo beans, spices, and oil in a mixing bowl.
Cook for 25-30 minutes. Stir after 15 minutes. After 30 minutes, cook and stir in 5 minutes intervals. Cook until they become brown and crunchy, but not burnt.
Serve with more seasoning and enjoy!
Is your mouth watering yet? I have more recipes for you like this one to help curb your salty snack craving.
