Cinnamon Toast Chickpeas

GF V SF Jul 20, 2025

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This cereal is full of fiber and protein, and tastes similar to the sweet cereals you loved growing up, without all the extra added sugars. Instead of serving with just plain milk, I'm also mixing up a little protein shake to use for even more of a boost.

CEREAL
- 15.5 oz can (254 g) Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp (3 g) Cinnamon

MILK
- 1 cup (240 g) Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop (30 g) Whey protein powder, unflavored
- 1 tbsp (12 g) Granulated monk fruit
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Vanilla extract

1. Preheat your air fryer to 380F, and drain and rinse a can of chickpeas. Add to a bowl, and toss with cinnamon. Air fry for about 15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy

2. In a shaker bottle, make your protein shake - milk, protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla. Any milk will work; almond milk is just what I have today. Omit the sweetener if your protein powder is flavored. 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) liquid monk fruit will also work in place of the granulated

3. Pour milk over the cereal in a small bowl. Store leftovers in an airtight bag at room temperature

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Description

This cereal is full of fiber and protein, and tastes similar to the sweet cereals you loved growing up, without all the extra added sugars. Instead of serving with just plain milk, I'm also mixing up a little protein shake to use for even more of a boost.

Time

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

25 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$1.02

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Cereal

15.5 oz can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tsp Cinnamon

Milk

1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Whey protein powder, unflavored
1 tbsp Granulated monk fruit
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

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1. Preheat your air fryer to 380F, and drain and rinse a can of chickpeas. Add to a bowl, and toss with cinnamon. Air fry for about 15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy

2. In a shaker bottle, make your protein shake - milk, protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla. Any milk will work; almond milk is just what I have today. Omit the sweetener if your protein powder is flavored. 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) liquid monk fruit will also work in place of the granulated
3. Pour milk over the cereal in a small bowl. Store leftovers in an airtight bag at room temperature

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 2

Calories: 259

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Total Fat: 5.7g (7 %)

Saturated Fat: 1.1g (5 %)

Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3g

Cholesterol: 34mg (11 %)

Sodium: 385mg (17 %)

Total Carbohydrate: 38.2g (14 %)

Fiber: 8.9g (32 %)

Net Carbs: 23.3g

Total Sugar: 6.7g

Sugar Alcohol: 6.0g

Protein: 20.8g (42 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.36mcg (15 %)

Vitamin D: 1.2mcg (6 %)

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Calcium: 369mg (28 %)

Iron: 1.82mg (10 %)

Magnesium: 68mg (16 %)

Potassium: 289mg (6 %)

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Glycemic Index

:

21.5

Glycemic Load

:

8.3

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