Savory Chickpea Granola Clusters
If you love the crunch of granola but crave something savory, these Savory Chickpea Granola Clusters are a game-changer. Packed with chickpeas, seeds, and warming spices, this high-protein, fiber-rich snack is perfect for any time of day. Whether you eat it by the handful, sprinkle it over a salad, or use it as a crunchy topping for soup, you’ll love the satisfying crunch and bold flavor.
Equipment
- oven
- potato masher
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp flax seeds
- 100 ml water
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 3 tbsp olives of choice (I used green)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine 3 tbsp chia seeds and 2 tbsp flax seeds with 100 ml of water. Let it soak for about 10 minutes until water is absorbed and forms a gel like paste. (This will make granola stick together and crunchy)
- Roughly chop the olives.
- To the chia and flax seed mixture add olives, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, salt, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Mix everything very well.
- Preheat your oven to 360F (180C). Spread the mixture evenly on a lined baking sheet. Using potato masher slightly press the mixture until the chickpeas are slightly mashed and the mixture is evenly spread.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes (start checking if its cooked at 45 min), until golden and crispy.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into clusters. It will crisp up more as it cools. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy!