I do not like kale. But I have fallen in love with kale chips.
In fact, kale chips are my new popcorn.
Plain ole kale does nothing for me, I find it down right bitter which is why I’ve been ignoring all of the articles, recipes, and tweets written about kale chips. Call me stubborn, I’ll answer.
I don’t know what came over me but I finally broke down and decided to give kale chips a shake and bake.
Who knew kale is a such a nutritional powerhouse?
According to Dr. Bowden’s book The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth…
“Kale is loaded with calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and bone building vitamin K…And 2 cups contain about 4 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber.”
So does that make kale chips one of the healthiest snack foods on Earth? I’ll put all my chips on that bet!
Anyway, here’s how I’ve been making…
Kale Chips
- Remove the stems from 1-2 large pieces of kale
- Massage 1 T olive oil into the leaves, tear into bite sized pieces, and place onto a cookie sheet
- Sprinkle with the topping of your choice (like sea salt, taco seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, you get the idea!)
Bake at 300 degrees for about 10 – 12 minutes. If the edges get brown, you’ve gone to far. Burnt kale chips go back to their original bitter state.
If you’ve never made kale chips, trust me, it’s time. They REALLY DO taste and crunch just like potato chips.
I’m just bitter I didn’t try them sooner.
Now I really must go apologize to all of the food bloggers for having such a chip on my shoulder!
Miz says:
June 23rd 2010oooh finally. a post where I say I CAINT :) I dont think I can love the kale. yet. maybe. but Id try it. when are you coming to visit to make me some?
Jessica@HowSweet says:
June 23rd 2010Have you ever tried them with nutritional yeast? I am obsessed. I make them 4-5 times a week. I can’t do them without nutritional yeast now.
Lindsay says:
June 23rd 2010I love kale chips. So good and good for you!! Now if only everything were that easy to turn into a chip.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
June 23rd 2010Kale chips are the bomb! The first time I had them, it was like a revelation in my mouth, ha!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
June 23rd 2010I’m so glad you said you find raw kale bitter but liked the chips. That’s what’s been holding me back, too. Maybe it’s time for me to just try them…
Fit Chick in the City says:
June 23rd 2010I’m like you, I’ve been too afraid to try them. However, I have to say that I think your post may convince me to finally give them a try.
connie says:
June 23rd 2010i tryed this a couple weeks and fell in love with them, not good the next day though…
wait till you try slicing up some radishes and frying in pam…..doesnt even taste like a radish….try it youll love them, kind of a different potatoe taste…kale and radish are my new fav…
Jennifer @ shesafitchick says:
June 23rd 2010Wow what a great idea! I didn’t realize they were this easy to make. I’ve never been a fan of Kale either but if you say the chips are good I will give it a try! :)
april says:
June 23rd 2010I’m the same way! I can’t stand the taste of kale normally. But when it’s in a chip.. yummy!! Do you dip them in anything?
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says:
June 23rd 2010I haven’t jumped on the kale chip bandwagon yet. I think I’m missing out.
sian-girlgetstrong says:
June 23rd 2010I have made these..I found them just OK and have not made them again..maybe I should give them another chance??
Marisa (Loser for Life) says:
June 23rd 2010Okay, I cannot love these! What am I doing wrong?! You know I love me some green vegetables, but I made these once and thought they were strange, crunchy leaves. I felt the need to go rake my lawn after. Help! I want to like them!!!!
kalli@fitandfortysomething says:
June 23rd 2010now i really do need to try these. i was not convinced until now :)
Nicole, RD says:
June 23rd 2010Haha, I felt the SAME WAY until I tried them! Tasty, aren’t they!?
J@WholeBodyLove says:
June 23rd 2010I bake 3 bunches at a time! I end up baking them too long about 50% of the time. I need to use my dehydrator but when I want kale chips, I want them NOW lol
Tracy says:
June 23rd 2010unfortunately, i can no longer eat kale. and i do LOVE it. but i just don’t digest it well :( does anyone else have this problem? or a solution??
amanda says:
June 23rd 2010I still haven’t made these yet….very tempted to go by a bag this weekend.
FatFighterTV says:
June 23rd 2010Hmmm… I have wondered about these. I am still afraid, Joanna!
MARGARET OCHOA says:
June 28th 2010These kale chips are yummy with jalapeno grapeseed oil–adds a terrific kick if you’re into that sort of thing. (And I am!)
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