Cinnamon Toast Chickpeas

GF V Oct 19, 2023

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

CEREAL
- 15.5oz can (253 g) Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 tsp (5 g) Honey
- 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) Cinnamon

MILK
- 1/2 cup (120 g) Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Liquid monk fruit
- 1 scoop (30 g) Whey protein powder, unflavored

TOPPINGS
- 1/2 cup (76 g) Frozen blackberries
- 1/4 cup (23 g) Almonds

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400F, and drain and rinse a can of chickpeas. Lightly spray the basket with oil, add in the chickpeas, and lightly spray the tops

2. Air fry at 400F for about 14 minutes, until golden and crispy. Remove to a bowl and mix with the honey and cinnamon

3. In a bowl or shaker bottle, mix together the milk ingredients until smooth (milk, sweetener, protein powder, and cinnamon). Adjust to your taste

4. Pour milk over the cereal, and top with fruit and nuts

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Description

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

Time

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

14 minutes

Total Time:

24 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$1.38

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Cereal

15.5oz can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3/4 tsp Honey
1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Milk

1/2 cup Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 tsp Liquid monk fruit
1 scoop Whey protein powder, unflavored

Toppings

1/2 cup Frozen blackberries
1/4 cup Almonds

Instructions

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1. Preheat your air fryer to 400F, and drain and rinse a can of chickpeas. Lightly spray the basket with oil, add in the chickpeas, and lightly spray the tops


2. Air fry at 400F for about 14 minutes, until golden and crispy. Remove to a bowl and mix with the honey and cinnamon


3. In a bowl or shaker bottle, mix together the milk ingredients until smooth (milk, sweetener, protein powder, and cinnamon). Adjust to your taste


4. Pour milk over the cereal, and top with fruit and nuts

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 2

Calories: 345

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Total Fat: 11.4g (15 %)
 Saturated Fat: 1.4g (7 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.9g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6g
Cholesterol: 34mg (11 %)
Sodium: 387mg (17 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 41.0g (15 %)
 Fiber: 11.9g (43 %)
 Net Carbs: 29.1g
 Total Sugar: 12.7g
  Added Sugar: 2.0g (4 %)
Protein: 23.5g (47 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.36mcg (15 %)
Vitamin D: 0.6mcg (3 %)
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Calcium: 298mg (23 %)
Iron: 2.45mg (14 %)
Magnesium: 106mg (25 %)
Potassium: 405mg (9 %)

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Glycemic Index:

27.5

Glycemic Load:

7.3

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