Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Kale Chips
Satisfy your snack cravings guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Kale Chips—a wholesome alternative to traditional chips that's packed with bold flavor and nourishing ingredients. Made with fresh kale leaves, a touch of olive oil, and seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt, these crispy delights are irresistibly light and full of superfood goodness. The key to their perfect crunch is massaging the kale with oil and baking at a low temperature to preserve nutrients while achieving that satisfying crisp. Ready in just 30 minutes, this nutrient-dense snack is ideal for clean eating and pairs perfectly with your favorite dips or as a stand-alone treat. Low-calorie, gluten-free, and rich in antioxidants, these baked kale chips are a crunchy way to embrace healthy snacking!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh kale leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to ensure even and gentle drying of the kale.
Step 2
Wash and thoroughly dry the kale leaves. Moisture will prevent them from crisping up properly.
Step 3
Remove the tough stems from the kale leaves and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over the kale, tossing well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Step 6
Arrange the seasoned kale pieces in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring the pieces aren’t overlapping.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, checking occasionally, until the edges are brown but not burnt.
Step 8
Remove the kale chips from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to continue crisping.
Step 9
Once cooled, enjoy the kale chips immediately for optimal crispiness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (821.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 528.7 |
| Total Fat 21.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 939.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 73.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.1g | |
| Protein 35.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1216.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3973.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories