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Quick, Easy, Healthy: Kale Chips

The unexpected request of my 4th grader

By Zory Cabrera January 22, 2025

If I could have imagined my kid would come home in the 4th grade raving about KALE chips, I would have told you that was not on my bingo card! 

After some serious convincing on my kid's part, we went to get ourselves a fresh batch of kale to make home made Kale Chips. The result - crunchy delicious healthy goodness for all to enjoy!

This kale chip recipe is made with just five ingredients, making it an easy and healthy treat for your kids.


Kale Chips

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes, but may vary

Ingredients

  • Bunch of kale
  • Tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • Teaspoon salt
  • Teaspoon garlic powder
  • Lemon zest from one lemon

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Remove thicker stalks and stems from kale leaves.
  • Wash and dry the kale thoroughly and place in a bowl.
  • Add in oil, salt, garlic, and lemon zest and lightly toss.
  • Bake about 10 minutes on a nonstick baking sheet until the edges are just getting brown, but not dark or burnt.

Let cool and enjoy!