Healthy Bits · Cooking & recipes

Kale chips

Prep time: 30 minutes. Crunchy, salty and gone in minutes, kale chips are a fun way to bring dark leafy greens to snack time. Kids often like them more than you'd expect!

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch curly kale (about 8 cups torn), thick stems removed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor
  • Optional: pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika

Preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
  • Wash the kale and dry it completely; any water left on the leaves makes them soggy.
  • Tear into bite-size pieces and massage in the oil until every leaf is lightly coated.
  • Spread in a single layer and season lightly (kale shrinks a lot as it bakes).
  • Bake 20–25 minutes, rotating the pans halfway, until crisp but not browned. They crisp up more as they cool.

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