I am always looking for healthy(ish) things to snack on. I am a "fresser", a "grazer", a "nosher". I like to continually pick - so, to minimise the expansion of my waistline, I try to find things that don't do too much damage.

These little golden nuggets are a great alternative to nuts, lovely as dinner party nibbles or just something to nosh instead of crisps (my greatest downfall).

How long you cook them will depend on whether you want them really crispy, or slightly crispy and still a bit soft inside. Just make sure the chickpeas are nice and dry before you coat them with oil and then roast. Choose your topping - they are also lovely sprinkled with a bit of cumin and some paprika.