Baked Kale Chips are keto and paleo friendly and are so much better than I ever imagined! This easy to make healthy snack is nutrient dense. Crispy, crunchy and delicious!
I’m not a huge kale fan in salads, but I do want the nutritional benefits. Other than using it in smoothies, like this Kale Pineapple smoothie, I have started to bake kale, making kale chips. It seems to be the superfood trend, which is great if it’s good for you and it also tastes good!
How to Make Kale Chips
Kale chips, kale crisps… Whatever you want to call them…….they are surprisingly tasty. I’d actually venture to say they’re really good. They are SO easy to make.
My son gave them a 2 thumbs up, but the real test was if the dog would eat them. YES! She loved them too.
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to find such a nutritious snack that also tastes good………..and it’s green. Leafy green. I feel like I’ve just won the lottery.
Kale Chips
Crispy nutrient-filled baked kale chips.
Ingredients
- Kale bunch (large leaf thicker variety)
- olive oil
- sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. I used foil.
- Remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite-size pieces. Wash it thoroughly and dry. I dried mine with paper towels, but you can also use a salad spinner.
- Rub with olive oil- I placed olive oil in my hands and rubbed each leaf. Sprinkle with Sea Salt. (use your imagination for other variations; seasoned salt, chili powder, garlic salt, etc)
- Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes. The window of time between not done and to done is very slim.
- I stored mine in a plastic bag after leaving them out all night. The ones that weren't completely crispy seemed to get crispier as time went on.
- Enjoy!
I have found that roasting or baking veggies always seem to taste better. Like brussel sprouts. I never liked them much until I started baking them!
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Donna O'Neil says
I love Kale chips!
Kristen: Turning a House into a Home says
What a new and healthy snack recipe! I’m always craving crispy and salty snacks…if this is as good as you say, it could be the answer to my dreams!
Kristen
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Sheila says
Ok, since you say so… I will finally have the nerve to try them! Thanks for the recipe!!
Sheila
Vivienne @ The V Spot says
See, now why d’you-gotta make up this stuff?! You have GOT to be kidding! I don’t believe you that they taste good. 🙂 OK. Fine. I will try them, and I will just pretend that they are green Terra Chips. 🙂 Seriously, I will try them. I just put kale on the shopping list. (that was really hard for me to type just now…)
ps: Loved this – “the real test was if the dog would eat them”
xoxo
nik says
My friend makes these in her dehydrator (nice to use low heat in summer!) and spices them up with a little lemon and chili powder…super yummmm!
kate says
Kale chips are so so yummy!!
Cynthia B. says
Thank for the reminder about these chips. I’ve seen them on two different cooking segments on TV now, and I really must try them out. Even if my kids look at them suspiciously (and I know they will – they don’t even eat regular chips!) I’ll have a new healthy snack for me.
Sheila says
These really are delicious.
Amy at The Red Chair Blog says
Yum! My daughter and I are addicted to the seaweed chips from Trader Joe’s, but I like your DIY version!
Cheryl says
What a fantastic way to have a healthy crunchy snack!