15 Ways to Make Kale Chips
I’m struggling with late night cravings. I can do great all day eating healthy and not gorging myself on sweets and carbs. Then 8 o’clock rolls around and the hunger hits.
Right now this is the hardest time of the day for me to stay on track. It’s a battle of willpower to not reach into the cupboard and open a bag of chips or grab a chocolate bar.
I’ve been doing ok for the last little while and eat fruit or have a glass of lemon water. I still miss the snacking foods though! Then I remembered Kale Chips and how much I liked them when I made a batch a few years back.
I made mine with a little bit of lemon juice and some Parmesan cheese and was surprised how much I enjoyed them. You almost forget you are eating a vegetable! Even kids love Kale Chips, too!
Kale chips are healthy and delicious. I’ve started picking up kale each week on my shopping trips to make some healthy snack foods for those late night cravings. I can indulge without the guilt!
I bookmarked a variety of kale chip recipes to keep things interesting. They all sound tasty and I’m looking forward to trying them out. The hard decision will be which one to try first. Maybe I’ll start at the top and work my way down.
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I also have a recipe for Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Kale & Herbs.
Have you tried kale chips?
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15 Ways to Make Kale Chips
Kale chips are both healthy and tasty with a variety of flavors to enjoy.
Parmesan Kale Chips
These unbelievably crispy Parmesan Kale Chips burst with flavor and are a great way to get extra veggies enjoyed by the family.
Best Crispy Kale Chips Recipe
Crispy Kale Chips are so easy to make with fresh kale, extra virgin olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and a little salt. They're low carb, super nutritious, and budget friendly. This kale chips recipe makes crispy chips that everyone will love!
Air Fryer Kale Chips (+ 8 Seasoning Ideas)
This Air Fryer Kale Chips recipe churns out a batch of deliciously crispy kale chips in just 5 minutes. Season simply with salt or one of our tasty seasoning combinations!
Baked "Cheesy" Kale Chips Recipe (Naturally Vegan!)
These “Cheesy” Kale Chips are a great, healthy way to satisfy your cravings for something salty and cheesy. Nutritional yeast gives them a nutrient-rich cheesy flavor without any added dairy.
Crispy Cajun Kale Chips
Make a large batch of these Cajun Kale Chips and enjoy these crispy kale chips as a healthy low carb snack. This recipes shares the trick to making crispy kale chips without burning them!
Healthy Ranch Kale Chips
With just three ingredients, these ranch kale chips are so simple to whip up! Kids will love the delicious ranch flavor in this veggie packed snack.
Coconut Garlic Kale Chips
These crispy coconut garlic kale chips are healthy snacking at it’s best with just 5 simple ingredients!
Dehydrated Kale Chips (oven baked)
Inspired by a bag of Trader Joe’s kale chips, these flavorful chips can be made at home in the oven. Turn a bunch of fresh kale into a crunchy snack faster than a trip to the supermarket.
Sweet and Salty Kale Chips
These Sweet and Salty Kale Chips are a quick, simple and skinny snack at 118 calories per serving.
Coconut Oil Kale Chips (or Any Oil!)
These kale chips are super healthy and a great alternative to buttery popcorn when watching a movie!
Black Pepper & Parmesan Kale Chips
A healthy, crispy snack chip, that tastes as good as it is good for you.
everything bagel seasoned kale chips
An easy and healthy snack recipe for kale chips with homemade everything bagel seasoning mix!
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LOVE kale chips! my six year old daughter even loves them so this post definitely caught my attention! As a nutritionist and nutrition blogger myself I’m always looking for healthy easy recipes to share so thanks!
I make up a big batch of the nacho spice mix to keep on hand and then making them is a breeze. Be sure to dry the leaves well after washing (I spin them in a salad spinner and then use a tea towel as well). Really massage the oil into uirtsnwith my olive oil sprayer per sheet, but the only way to truly coat all surfaces is to massage it in with your hands. Spread the leaves out. One bunch of kale often takes up 3 trays. If they are too close, the don’t crisp up.
I really want to like this but i can’t make them in a way that my family will eat them,it’s a shame because they are a healthy snack
Wow… there are so many interesting recipes here. Thank you so much for including mine as well.
Cheers from the sunny Caribbean Islands!
Aysegul
Hi Stacie, thanks for all the different variations of spices. I’ve tried most of them and they’re all so great!!! I”m living in Paraguay and can’t get hold of any kale now 🙁 I’ve posted a link to this post on my blog at http://www.staceyaltamirano.com
The post is scheduled for July 22!
I have the same problem. I work LATE into the night and eat popcorn and chocolate. I’m currently banning myself from both until Mom 2.0… trying to lose a couple pounds. LOL
I’m also turning to Kale chips to replace the popcorn and chocolate. Not quite as good… but surprisingly tasty.
I love Kale Chips! I can’t wait to try these
Thanks for these recipes. I will have to find one I like! Ive previously tried kale and its gross, but ive been told in a chip form its much better
There are some delicious sounding kale chip variations here, Stacie. Thanks for featuring my spicy parmesan kale chips recipe!
I really enjoy kale. These should be fun to make.
I went to the site for the Spicy Nacho Kale Chips and it’s so easy. I love recipes that are easy! 🙂
I love Kale,I can’t wait to try a few of these
I LOVE kale chips. In fact I just made a batch 2 weeks ago. They really are a delight to eat….and a really good for you snack. My husband also is the “evening” eater. Kale chips are perfect for that…if they make to that part of the day. With a dish around in the kitchen…I munch on them all day long. Even my 2 year old grandson loves them.
These look so good we love eating kale so we have to give these a try and will make them for the family to snack on.
I have always wanted to be able to make a healthy, tssty snack. These Kale recipes sound pretty good.