Garlic Roasted Garbanzo Beans

A few weeks ago, I joined some plant-based food groups on Facebook to help come up with new foods for our diet.  Several women shared their different versions of Garlic Roasted Garbanzo Beans as a snack option.  Since it is also a great idea that is lower in SmartPoints, I decided to test it out for myself.  The result was pretty amazing!

Garlic Roasted Garbanzo Beans

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First off, I heard that these would be similar to corn nuts in texture and flavor.  While I can see the similarities, they are not as close as I would have hoped.  They are, really yummy though, and an excellent way to sneak in a healthier snack option that packs lots of protein.  As I am reaching for snacks to fill in gaps during my busy days, these are something I will be making on a regular basis.

Ingredients for Garlic Roasted Garbanzo Beans: 

1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

Directions for Garlic Roasted Garbanzo Beans: 

Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.

Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans.

Pat garbanzo beans dry, pour into a large bowl.

Toss with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika until all are well coated.

Spread evenly over baking sheet.

Bake at 375° for 20 minutes.  Turn chickpeas so they are evenly roasted (use a spatula to flip them or simply stir around but make sure they are in an even layer).

Place back in the oven at 375° for additional 25 minutes.

Allow the roasted garbanzo beans to cool before storing in an airtight container for snacking.

Makes approximately 3 servings 

5 SmartPoints per ½ cup on Beyond the Scale, FreeStyle, and FlexPlan

While this easy vegan treat is a great option for those on a plant-based diet, it may not fit into all Weight Watchers meal plans.  A ½ cup serving is a large serving, but you could easily add just a few to a salad, or into a trail mix with pretzels or popcorn.

I measured the SmartPoints for these garlic roasted garbanzo beans using the recipe builder on my own personal Weight Watchers dashboard.  You can also find the points in recipes by using the Weight Watchers SmartPoints Calculator purchased from your local meeting location or online via the link above.

More Weight Watchers Snacks

We've shared a ton of great easy Weight Watchers recipes here in years past, and some of our favorites are listed below.  Alongside this roasted garlic garbanzo beans recipe, I can recommend adding in fresh fruits, raw veggies, hummus, and pretzels as a great lower point healthy option for Weight Watchers diets.  You'll find some of our favorites listed below.  Note, not all of these are plant-based, but you will find great ideas for SmartPoints snacks!

50+ Weight Watchers SmartPoints Snacks

Healthy Baked Pizza Stick

Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Cookies

1 Week Weight Watchers SmartPoints Meal Plan