Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Kale Chips
Satisfy your snack cravings guilt-free with these **Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Kale Chips**, a nutritious alternative to traditional potato chips that's packed with flavor and crunch! Using just a handful of wholesome ingredients—fresh kale, heart-friendly olive oil, and a savory blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a dash of salt—this easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. The secret lies in gently massaging the kale to ensure an even coating of oil and baking at a low temperature for perfectly crisp results with no bitterness. These kale chips are not only vegan and gluten-free but also loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, making them the ultimate healthy snack. Perfect as a light appetizer, side dish, or midday treat, you'll love how simple and delicious clean eating can be.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh kale leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to ensure even and gentle drying of the kale.
Wash and thoroughly dry the kale leaves. Moisture will prevent them from crisping up properly.
Remove the tough stems from the kale leaves and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Place the kale pieces in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the kale and gently massage the oil into the leaves to ensure even coating.
Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over the kale, tossing well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Arrange the seasoned kale pieces in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring the pieces aren’t overlapping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, checking occasionally, until the edges are brown but not burnt.
Remove the kale chips from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to continue crisping.
Once cooled, enjoy the kale chips immediately for optimal crispiness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 940 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1216 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 3974 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
