Ever looking for something salty and crunchy, but you know those Doritos don’t really fit in your diet? I’ve got the perfect idea for you…make kale chips! I know you’re thinking ew, seriously-make a leaf into a chip? Believe me I had the same mind set before my friend introduced me to the them a few weeks ago…I know it sounds a bit crazy, but they actually taste really good. At first I tried the kind from the store, but then I realized why buy them when you can make them homemade for a cheaper price!? Kale costs $1-2 for a bound…that’s a lot more than you’ll find in the bag at the store. In addition to the price, you can also flavor them the way you want. Kale is a great source of Vitamins A, C(10x more vitamin C than spinach!), and K, calcium(more than milk!), potassium, iron, and antioxidants. Kale is also low in fat, calories, and carbs, you can’t go wrong now! Look below for the recipe & instructions I used:
Ingredients:-Kale, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (about 1 tbsp) , Garlic Seasoning/seasoned salt
optional: parmesan, cayenne pepper, chipotle seasoning, salt and vinegar (i love that combination on chips) anything your heart desires!
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F
1. Make sure to wash and dry kale completely, use paper towels to blot the kale to dry faster.
2. Put Kale in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and mix around until you notice leaves are coated. Option two: put them in a bag and drizzle oil in it and shake it up!
3. Add seasonings to kale in the bowl and mix again, or in the bag if you chose that option!
4. Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil & rip leaves into smaller pieces and place on the pan.
5. Pop pan in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until crispy.
6. EAT UP, yum yum yum. It will be hard to not finish the whole thing in one sitting. 
***if you wanna try a store brand, pick this up from the whole foods store (see right to see what they look like): RHYTHM KALE CHIPS: the flavors include zesty nacho, bombay curry, kool ranch, texas bbq, mango habanero. YUMYUM! I’ve tried the bombay curry and texas bbq, they’re awesome!
If you’ve made kale chips before, let me know how you make them or season them. I always love trying new recipes to change things up!
Stay motivated and positive, and make healthy choices…and things will fall into place.
Can’t wait to try it. Thank you
You’re welcome, I hope you like it, Let me know how it turns out for ya!
Defo! I will try doing a post on it. I am off to the super market now. It looks too delicious.
I’ve been wanting to try kale chips but I couldn’t bring myself to pay the price they charge at health food stores! I will be making these asap! Thanks
I felt the exact same way, I wouldn’t have tried it or have gotten it on my own if my friend didn’t have them. They don’t come with very much in the bag, so its definitely more reasonable to make on your own!
Haha I know exactly what you mean with the price! It’s ridiculous, so these are a better deal. I hope you like them
I LOVE kale chip. LOVE them. Hate the mess! I like to sprinkle nutritional yeast on them!
My too! I’ve seen recipes with that, I will definitely try that. Thank you
I’ve only tasted kale chips one time and they were yummy! I’ll definitely try this recipe. Thanks for the post!
I agree and good I hope they turn out well
you’re welcome have a great wk
I love kale chips! Glad to have another recipe for them
Same, glad you like it!
I’m skeptical that kale chips are actually good but I have been proven wrong so many times lately on how good certain whole foods can be. I definitely want to try these out.
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These are great. When I made them, it helps to put them curly side down (so there’s air underneath them), it helps with air circulation and what not to make them very crunchy. I heard that you can make them in a dehydrator as well.
Great idea, thanks for the tip
Great little recipe! You can do the same with thin-sliced cucumbers too; different flavor, but sometimes variety is a good thing!
Great idea I’ve not thought that! Thank you
Yes I love kale chips! We add cayenne pepper sometimes!
oh, great addition..i recently just tried with a little bit of taco seasoning..it was awesome
I was just about to google Kale Chips! So thanks for your post can’t wait to try!
haha, you’re welcome i hope you like/liked them!
Yeah they were great!
Interesting, but worth a try..TY!
definitely try it- don’t knock it til you try it
I make them all the time instead of pop corn for me and the family when watching a movie! The only problem is, they are gone too fast!
i agree, they go away super quick, at least they’re healthier
We in Holland eat kale mashed with patatoes only. I have to try this one, sounds delicious…
it’s really good, you should definitely give it a shot ! thanks for stopping by!
I don’t know why but I haven’t done a kale chip recipe on my blog. You reminded me to make this happen ASAP. Thanks!
haha, definitely try them out, they’re awesome
I love all things kale!
BUT, I tried blending it into a ‘smoothie’ today rather than time consuming juicing. All I can say now is, “Don’t!”…
Chips next time for sure
haha, i was going to try it- but the green color in smoothies isn’t very appealing to me…chips are definitely the way to go!
This article is yummy. I will look into the KALE chips for sure!
I’m glad you like it, and you should most definitely make these. have agreat week and thanks for stopping by!
Kale chips are the best! SO easy. I just wash/dry the kale then rip the kale into “chip” sized pieces right on the pan. I then drizzle with olive oil, and season with just kosher salt and pepper. YUMMY!
I agree they geet easier each time. even when they’re a little bit wet, you can still pop them in for an extra bit of time and they taste great!
I often make kale chips and my boys love them! We usually just season with a bit of kosher salt. Yum!
they’re so simple, and definitely much cheaper than buying them at the store, even healthier without the added salts! i’m glad you like them!
I’m absolutely trying this the next time I get some kale! Do you have any seasoning/flavor recommendation that you especially enjoy?
hmm, i really just like going with garlic seasoning and seasoned salt and olive oil, sometimes a little sea salt. but just a little seasoning is perfect, the crunch is just a cherry on the top. i hope you like them, and if doesn’t taste good the first time, try a new combination, it could be a flavor thing and make sure they’re crisp, not chewy! i hope you liek them!
MMMM I’m crazy for kale! these things are SO addictive!
haha i agree, i wish that i could press a button and they would be made. luckily i get better at making them each time and each time its quicker!
Yum – I’ve been wanting to try making kale chips for awhile now. As soon as my kale comes up (soooo glad it’s almost spring in Maine!), I’ll give this a try!
good! i love kale chips and i will be making some in my garden soon too
Try making a Salad out of Kale! My mom and I make it ALL the time. I’ll prolly be putting up a recipe about it soon, but honestly, it’s the easiest thing EVER to make and it’s soooo good!! (and healthy!)
i will definitely look for a recipe, thanks for the heads up!!
These look so good! I definitely need to try this!
they’re great, the crunch is so addicting- I hope you like it!
I haven’t made Kale Chips in a while but this makes me want to make some this weekend
Love kale!
me too, i wish they would last longer…we eat them too fast at my house!
My mom just made kale chips this afternoon! She uses olive oil and sea salt. I love the idea you have of adding garlic! We do 250F, but we’re going to try 350F like you did to see how they come out the next time!
this is much faster I think, but i may try the slow version when i don’t have a super hankering and want them right away
i hope you like the garlic!
My fave!!
mine too! such a good replacement for chips
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I JUST made some Kale Chips. I love these guys. So delicious. I’m also gonna try making some beet chips. They should be great