Has anyone else noticed, besides my family, that I haven’t been cooking as much?? It’s true. I totally agree with your responses, when I asked… we need to get more recipes on the blog! Everyone suffers when I’m on a diet. Just teasin, but I’m pretty sure at least once a week my kids will say, ‘Mom, do you fit into your jeans YET?!?’ They’re itching for some pancakes! Sunday is my ‘free day,’ and my kids don’t want me to make some never-made-before blog recipe, they want their old favorites. But we’ll compromise, and I promise I’ll get you (and me) some new recipes! …ya just gotta wait until my free day. EXCEPT for this recipe, Kale Chips. It’s healthy, delicious, and a great snack. Even better, I’m not kidding… kids love it.
I could eat kale chips any day of the week.
I had never heard of Kale Chips before last week. Okay, I had… but, my brain had never bothered to process what they actually were. I think I heard the word ‘kale’ and tuned out. I can be like a little kid, sometimes. But, my sister-in-law was over last week and we were talking about healthy recipes and she mentioned that her little kids love Kale Chips. She explained and I was thinking, ‘Hmmm… ya, I don’t know.’ But, then she was going on and on about how everyone that got their hands on them, couldn’t stop munching. My curiosity was piqued, the recipe sounded quick and easy, I was sold.
I bought a container of Baby Kale (I could have also bought a bunch of kale and had bigger chips, but I found the baby kale first,) spread it on a sheet pan, did a quick drizzle of olive oil on top, sprinkled with sea salt and tossed with my hands. After spreading it back across the pan, I baked at 350 for about 10 minutes. Took a taste… mmmm…for a healthy snack, kale chips are a winner!
I snapped my blog photos, called the kids upstairs and challenged them to taste a chip. I immediately heard, ‘EWWWWW.’ But, then I taunted them about being a bunch of weenies and they raced to grab a chip. Little do they know that I had the same reaction as them when I first heard about it! Shhh…
Okay, basically what I’m leading up to is these puppies were gone in about 5 seconds. They tasted them super slowly and then scarfed the rest down. Here’s my little girl and the neighbor friend posing, with open mouths and everything. Here’s their review: ‘They smell like barf, but they’re actually pretty good.’
And, cleaning every last speck off the plate and pan…
Awesome, huh?!? I’m totally excited about Kale Chips! Oh, and get this… according to WebMD, ‘One cup of chopped kale contains 33 calories and 9% of the daily value of calcium, 206% of vitamin A, 134% of vitamin C, and a whopping 684% of vitamin K. It is also a good source of minerals copper, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus.’ Not too shabby. No wonder we call it a ‘super food.’
Oh, awesome. Ya, after trying these I was thinking that’s just what I need to do… grow kale in MY garden. Does it grow in Utah? I’ll look it up…
Crystalsays
Now I have to try them. I was like you…when I heard the word kale, I automatically tuned out what came after that. I’m going to put kale on my shopping list and try these especially since they are healthy snack. I would love to know if you have any other healthy recipes. We are trying to be more healthier this year 🙂
I’m so excited you posted this! We have our 1st crop of kale in the garden that no one has touched. Maybe, I”ll be brave and go get some out and try this out today!
That’s a great question. I don’t know! Ours didn’t last long enough to have to store them. So, I’m guessing moisture inside the bag softened them up. Maybe they could just be loosely covered, so that air can get in and moisture doesn’t build up? I’ll let you know if I hear anything official.
We grew kale in our garden this summer and I always wanted to try kale chips but never did – now you’ve inspired me to give it a try!
Oh, awesome. Ya, after trying these I was thinking that’s just what I need to do… grow kale in MY garden. Does it grow in Utah? I’ll look it up…
Now I have to try them. I was like you…when I heard the word kale, I automatically tuned out what came after that. I’m going to put kale on my shopping list and try these especially since they are healthy snack. I would love to know if you have any other healthy recipes. We are trying to be more healthier this year 🙂
Great! Okay, I’ll try to come up with some more family friendly healthy recipes. Thanks, Crystal!
I’ve never made kale chips before but my kids love broccoli and cauliflower made this exact way! I will HAVE to try this!!
I’m so excited you posted this! We have our 1st crop of kale in the garden that no one has touched. Maybe, I”ll be brave and go get some out and try this out today!
Oh, awesome! You must be somewhere warm. 🙂
How do you store the chips? I tried putting them in a plastic bag and they got soft.
That’s a great question. I don’t know! Ours didn’t last long enough to have to store them. So, I’m guessing moisture inside the bag softened them up. Maybe they could just be loosely covered, so that air can get in and moisture doesn’t build up? I’ll let you know if I hear anything official.