Kale Chips.... wow!

km_jenn
km_jenn Posts: 107
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
So I jumped on the kale chip band wagon, and I have to say, I was shocked how delicious they were!! All I did was put a little sea salt, and misted them with a little garlic olive oil... everyone, even my kids, ate in in minutes!

Has anyone experimented with these before? I would love to find some new flavor ideas!

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  • hwlnmd
    hwlnmd Posts: 8
    I tried some a friend had made and they are wonderful! Great with chili-cinnamon baked sweet potatoes.
    Did you bake yours in the oven or use a food dehydrator?
  • regina2063
    regina2063 Posts: 203 Member
    Ive never heard of them...but will try them...how many calories ...where did you get them from..
  • Awesomeaussie
    Awesomeaussie Posts: 9 Member
    I have not heard of them before, please tell more as we have kale growing in the garden. I juice it with apple, lettuce, lemon and ginger but I haven't heard of kale chips. Are you drying it out in the oven with oil or something, or is it something that you have bought?
  • Atarahh
    Atarahh Posts: 485 Member
    They are great, except that my grandmother saw some in the fridge in a ziplock bag and thought it was a bag of weed. o__0
  • alexbelly
    alexbelly Posts: 277 Member
    so how do I make them?
    sea salt & olive oil them the oven? for how long?
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    dark chocolate kale chips! Will post the recipe when I figure out exactly where I have it saved LOL
  • hlshubert
    hlshubert Posts: 45
    what about garlic parmasean (sp?) - that would probably be good - I'm gonna try these when I get home!
  • fisherlassie
    fisherlassie Posts: 542 Member
    Olive oil, Cider vinegar and salt! Delicious!
  • jarrettd
    jarrettd Posts: 872 Member
    They are great, except that my grandmother saw some in the fridge in a ziplock bag and thought it was a bag of weed. o__0

    Hmmm...have to ask some friends of mine if they've tried dehydrated weed, misted with garlic olive oil....ROFL!!
  • AmyLRed
    AmyLRed Posts: 856 Member
    recipe? Would love to know the recipe and nutrition info if you have it! Sounds good!


    edited for spelling error
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    http://thehealthyapple.com/2011/02/11/gluten-free-dark-chocolate-covered-kale-chips/
  • bamajes
    bamajes Posts: 24
    Saw these lat night on Worst Chefs. They looked interesting. Will definitely try them.
  • nursestewart
    nursestewart Posts: 229 Member
    Add nutritional yeast for a nutty, cheesy flavor (great for vegans).... bake till crispy and then dip into ketchup.......
  • LadyElby
    LadyElby Posts: 151 Member
    http://thehealthyapple.com/2011/02/11/gluten-free-dark-chocolate-covered-kale-chips/


    Thanks! I'm so excited to try these!
  • p0pr0cksnc0ke
    p0pr0cksnc0ke Posts: 1,283 Member
    I tried them.. maybe it was the kind I got... (idk which it was.. it was from trader joes) the wasabi flavor.

    They melted instantly. Is that how they all are, i was looking for a crunch snack fix.:cry:

    edited: by melt, I mean dissolved. They were tissue paper thin...
  • Teliooo
    Teliooo Posts: 725 Member
    They are great, except that my grandmother saw some in the fridge in a ziplock bag and thought it was a bag of weed. o__0

    haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    I have head these things are so good. I just found out my boyfrriend's dad grows kale in his garden. i'm totally going to get some when he has it and make some kale chips!!
  • maethoriel
    maethoriel Posts: 78
    LOVE kale chips!
  • Catjag
    Catjag Posts: 107
    I make salt & vinegar ones and they totally satisfy my cravings for potato chips.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I'd like to try these, bumping for instructions
  • krstngrrtt
    krstngrrtt Posts: 69 Member
    Here are a couple of recipes that I've found..have been thinking about trying them but have not done so yet...

    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Baked-Kale-Chips/Detail.aspx

    http://smittenkitchen.com/2010/03/baked-kale-chips/
  • km_jenn
    km_jenn Posts: 107
    Ohhh... sounds awesome! I baked them in the oven on 275 for 25 minutes, flipping half way through. They were perfect!
    I tried some a friend had made and they are wonderful! Great with chili-cinnamon baked sweet potatoes.
    Did you bake yours in the oven or use a food dehydrator?
  • km_jenn
    km_jenn Posts: 107
    They are great, except that my grandmother saw some in the fridge in a ziplock bag and thought it was a bag of weed. o__0

    Hahaha! That is hilarious!
  • JJShotz
    JJShotz Posts: 43 Member
    My mom raves about these. I'm visiting my parents this week and she's baking me up a batch of the salt and vinegar chips...can't wait to try them! :)
  • km_jenn
    km_jenn Posts: 107
    I tried them.. maybe it was the kind I got... (idk which it was.. it was from trader joes) the wasabi flavor.

    They melted instantly. Is that how they all are, i was looking for a crunch snack fix.:cry:

    edited: by melt, I mean dissolved. They were tissue paper thin...

    Sounds like they may have been dehydrated, rather than baked. They shouldn't be like that, at least my homemade ones weren't! And so much cheaper to make yourself. I saw them at my health food store, and they wanted nearly $6 for a small bag. I went to Target and bought a giant bag for $2, and made about 5 batches this weekend, and still have half a bag!
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    i'm going to be giving these a try this week ... haven't yet
  • ConnieB1979
    ConnieB1979 Posts: 239 Member
    Definitely going to try this! :flowerforyou:
  • InTenn
    InTenn Posts: 99
    I made some last night, olive oil spray, a dash of salt, back for 20 minutes at 300 degrees. Interesting. You get a crispy sound, but there is little substance. Just a hint of a pleasant bitter taste, but I think you could eat a ton and never feel like you have eaten anything.

    I think they might make an interesting sprinkle over baked chicken, in soup or salad, etc., if baked and crushed. I read where someone used them as a popcorn topping.

    If you are looking for a substitute for potato chips, this ain't it, fer sure. But interesting.
  • krstngrrtt
    krstngrrtt Posts: 69 Member
    Just ran into this one too..and it's from Skinnytaste .. I LOVE her recipes and she gives you all the nutritional info and WW points...
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/03/baked-parmesan-kale-chips.html
  • km_jenn
    km_jenn Posts: 107
    Just ran into this one too..and it's from Skinnytaste .. I LOVE her recipes and she gives you all the nutritional info and WW points...
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/03/baked-parmesan-kale-chips.html

    Mmmmmm.... I am trying these tonight!!
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