12 Feb Make Your Own Delish Crispy Kale Chips

Kale chips are fast becoming one of the world’s best-loved healthy snacks. They’re light and crispy, and packed with all the goodness found in nutrient-dense kale leaves. If you’re a committed kale connoisseur, you’ll be pleased to know just how simple it is to make your very own kale chips at home! Baked or raw, these flavour-filled kale chips will leave you feeling full and satisfied, without the calories or the guilt.

Baked Kale Chips

This recipe uses natural, vegan-friendly ingredients to give you a zesty, “cheesy” flavour to your kale chips.

Ingredients:

• ½ to 1 bunch kale leaves
• ½Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or melted coconut oil)
• 1½Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1tsp garlic powder
• ½tsp onion powder
• ½tsp smoked paprika
• Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
• Pinch of chili powder
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Method:

• Preheat oven to 300°F (148°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & set aside.
• Remove the kale stems. Rinse & spin dry, then tear the kale into bite-size pieces. Leave the pieces to air out.
• Combine the kale & oil in a large bowl. Massage the oil well into the leaves until they’re completely coated.
• Mix the dry ingredients together in a smaller bowl.
• Add the dry mix to the coated kale; toss to combine.
• Spread the kale over your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, rotate the pan, then bake for another 12-15 minutes until the leaves start to shrink & look crispy.
• Allow the kale to cool for a few minutes.
• Serve, munch & enjoy!

Raw Kale Chips

The raw kale recipe is very similar, but uses a dehydration process instead of oven-baking so it’s suitable for raw foodists.

Ingredients:

• 1 large bunch kale, rinsed
• 1 cup cashew nuts, soaked
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded & chopped
• 3-4Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1Tbsp agave
• 2Tbsp nutritional yeast
• ¼tsp onion powder
• ¼tsp turmeric powder
• ½tsp pink Himalayan salt

Method:

• Soak the cashews for about 2-3 hours beforehand.
• Remove the kale stems. Rinse & spin dry, then tear the kale into bite-size pieces. Leave the pieces to air out.
• Blend all other ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
• Combine the kale & blended mixture in a large bowl; mix well using your hands to ensure all the kale leaves are coated.
• Place the kale on a tray in your dehydrator; dehydrate overnight at 118°, until the coating is dry.
• Slide the kale onto a mesh screen in your dehydrator; dehydrate until the leaves are crispy.
• Serve, munch & enjoy!

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These raw kale snacks come in a wide variety of tempting flavours, and are made with natural ingredients of the highest quality. The perfect alternative to ordinary potato crisps.