I am going to admit something, I don’t love kale. I’ve tried and unless it’s doused in salad dressing (which ruins its health benefits), I’m just not a fan. But, I do LOVE baked kale chips. And I have become really good at making them. A few years ago someone gifted me a ton of kale. To be honest, they didn’t want it. So I got to work perfecting my healthy chips.

Health Benefits of Kale

Kale is considered a superfood and comes from the cabbage family. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals.

• Vitamin A (important for eye, bone and immune system health)
• Vitamin C (helps defend against colds and chronic disease).
• Vitamin K (for blood clotting and bone building)
• Folate (brain development)
• Healthy fats
• Minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium and zinc*

How To Make Kale Chips

These crispy garlic baked kale chips are not only healthy (under 100 calories per serving) they are really easy to make. Trust me. Once you taste these healthy chips you will become a fan too.

Crispy Garlic Kale Chips

Yields: 6 servings

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10-15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches fresh kale
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• Shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Remove and discard large stems from kale. Tear kale leaves into large bite size pieces.
3. Rinse kale and dry thoroughly. A salad spinner works well to help remove most of the water from the kale leaves.
4. Add the kale to a large bowl. Pour avocado oil over the kale. Toss and massage the oil into the leaves.
5. Transfer kale to two baking sheets. Be sure to keep the leaves in a single layer and not overcrowd the pans.
6. Sprinkle the kale with freshly minced garlic and sea salt.
7. Place in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.
8. Allow the kale to cool for 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle on shredded parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes:

• Kale chips are best eaten within 1-2 days
• To store: place in an airtight container

Source: WebMD

You may also like to try more of our healthy recipes: Easy to Make Low Carb Mediterranean Chicken In a Skillet, and Must-Try Paleo Sweet Potato Tuna Cakes Recipe.

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