Remember those Chocolate Chip Cookies from the other day? Well, you might also remember that I mentioned Kale Chips. Well, actually Diane my neighbor mentioned Kale Chips. She had seen them in the stores, but wasn’t sure that they were worth the money…..
and I was wondering the same thing! Are they really worth $5.99 for a small bag?
What do they taste like? Do I really want to spend $5.99 to find out? Ummm, No…not really! So I made my own. 🙂
They were actually really simple to make. I went with a basic Garlic/Sea Salt/Pepper mixture and they were…..interesting! Diane and I had both expected them to taste bitter, which thankfully they did not. She was not impressed with them, and was definitely glad that she had not spent the money to try them.
They will not replace my favorite Cape Cod Kettle Chips as a chip substitute, but they do make a worthy salt satisfying snack. I mean you are eating crispy lettuce after all. I would like to try them again in the future, by re-creating a Kool Ranch version like the ones at the grocery store!
My bunch of Kale cost $1.99 and it almost filled a small zipper top bag. I already have a store brand Garlic/Sea Salt/Pepper mix and olive oil, so it is definitely less expensive to make it yourself. You also get to control the amount of seasonings! 🙂
So…..have you ever tried Kale Chips? Let me know your favorite flavor combination. 🙂
Enjoy!
Kale Chips
Print recipe | Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Total time | 25 minutes |
| Meal type | Snack |
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh kale
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, pepper, sea salt (or seasoned salt)
Directions
 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Separate the bunch of kale. | |
 Using a knife, remove the thick stem that runs down the center of each section. | |
 Tear or chop leafy green portion into bite sized pieces. | |
 Wash and thoroughly dry kale. | |
 In a large bowl, toss kale with oil and seasoned salt. | |
 Spread kale out on a baking sheet and bake until edges begin to brown, about 10 - 15 minutes. | |
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Allow to cool before serving. | |
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet Tooth Life says
October 8, 2013 at 2:07 pmNever have, but always wanted to!!! I like the idea of using seasoned salt!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
October 8, 2013 at 9:03 pmMy Hubs loves Kale chips and has made them a few times. I like them ok but he is definitely a more salty snacker than me. You know I just want to top them with cheese. LOL Pinning anyway!
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
October 21, 2013 at 4:09 pmThis makes me want to try kale! I know… I’m probably the only one. But, I think my sweet tooth takes over most of the time. So, this would be great to try… (=
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says
October 23, 2013 at 3:33 pmOk, totally need to do this! I love kale in salads but think this would be a great and easy alternate to chips. Pinning and trying soon chica! Thanks for sharing at Show Stopper Saturday!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Jen Nikolaus says
October 23, 2013 at 7:37 pmI love kale chips!! They’re such a great healthy snack. Thanks for sharing at Saturday Night Fever! Pinning now… See you again this Saturday!
Diane says
October 25, 2013 at 1:25 pmThese look great Lisa! I have always wanted to make Kale chips…might just have to do that now!
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
February 14, 2014 at 12:48 pmHi Lisa, Kale chips are not for everyone but I have to say when I made them I wasn’t sure anyone would like them. I was surprised that the kids really enjoyed them, ate the entire batch then asked me to make them again. It’s just one of those ‘you never know’ foods.
Thanks for sharing this with Foodie Friends Friday Snack Foods party this week. I’m pinning and sharing.
Lisa Johnson says
February 14, 2014 at 11:55 pmThat is so true Joanne! I liked them better than my kids did, my son wouldn’t even try them. They just seemed like something that you need to try at least once. 🙂
Joanne T Ferguson says
February 15, 2014 at 2:21 amGday Lisa! healthy indeed!
While I am not a personal fan of kale and kale chips, I love your step by step!
Thanks for sharing as part of Foodie Friends Friday Snack Party!
Cheers! Joanne
Lisa Johnson says
February 20, 2014 at 10:49 pmThank you Joanne. They are not my favorite either, but made for a fun change. 🙂
Michelle says
February 16, 2014 at 2:49 pmI love kale chips. I have made my own as well as purchase the expensive ones. There is a vegan cashew cheese flavor that I love and is occasionally worth the price. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday.
Lisa Johnson says
February 18, 2014 at 12:02 amOoooh, those sound good Michelle. I will have to look for those at the store! 🙂
Diane Roark says
March 16, 2014 at 7:52 pmI have never tried Kale chips BUT I need to. They sound delicious. Thank you so much for linking up to Saturday Dishes Snacks.
I pinned it.
Blessings,
Diane Roark