Snack Idea: Kale Chips

 

Want to get more veggies in your diet? Try snacking on Kale Chips. They are super easy to make, minimal ingredients, and delicious! There are so many different variations that you can make, but if you've never made them before I would stick with the Original Kale Chips Recipe at first. Then you can branch out with some Parmesan Cheese sprinkles, sauteed garlic, etc. In the picture above I made a parmesan cheese variety and the other is just plain. Hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

Original Kale Chips Recipe

Serves: 4  Prep: 5 minutes Cooking Time:  10-15 minutes

1 bunch of Kale
2-4 TB Olive Oil
Sea Salt (about 1/2 tsp)
Black Pepper (optional)


1. Remove the stems from the leaves. Tear the leaves into bite size pieces. Place them in a bowl.

2. Rinse them off well with water. I sometimes use a fruit and veggie wash, but that's optional of course. 

3. Drain the water and dry the leaves off well with a clean towel. 

4. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the leaves on 1-2 baking sheets, making sure they are not too crowded. 

5. Bake in a 415*F oven for 10-15 minutes until chips are crunchy. 

Parmesan Kale Chips Recipe

Serves: 4  Prep: 5 minutes Cooking Time:  10-15 minutes

1 bunch of Kale
2-4 TB Olive Oil
2 TB or more Parmesan Cheese


1. You won't want to add salt to the Parmesan Cheese version, because they turn out WAY too salty. I made that mistake with the first batch. Follow the original kale chips recipe above.

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Who likes to CHANGE IT UP? 

~Add 1/4 tsp smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp granulated garlic to original recipe

~Sautee some garlic and/or onion in a frying pan and pour over kale chips when they come out of the oven. 
~Add 1 TB apple cider vinegar to the original recipe.
~Use 1 tsp soy sauce instead of sea salt. 
~Sprinkle 1 tsp lemon juice on the original recipe.