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Easy Homemade Kale Chips

April 16, 2013 By Colleen 68 Comments

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Easy Homemade Kale Chips

Check out this Easy Homemade Kale Chips Recipe! Did you know Kale is a superfood?

A bonus is this recipe for Kale Pieces are both vegan and gluten free.  Kale is in the family group that includes Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts and Collards.  They are in the Brassica Family which helps prevent cancer.

You can grow Kale in your home garden.  Late Fall and early winter is actually it’s peak season. These Kale chips are a great way to use this great veggie!  I have a hard time getting my greens.  So being able to add a superfood such as Kale to my diet is a huge benefit to my body.

When I first started eating Kale Snacks I just wasn’t too sure about it because it is so thick and fibrous.  But after a little experience i have found it down right yummy made either in a salad, dried or in a smoothie.  The trick is to be sure and remove the thick spine and just use the leaf!

Enjoy this Easy Homemade Kale Chips Recipe!

 

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Kale Chips Recipe

Kale crisps are a great way to get nutrients!
Prep Time4 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time4 hrs 30 mins
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 117kcal
Author: My Vegan Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale cleaned, de-stemmed, and tear roughly into 4 inch squares.
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 4 tablespoons warm water
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons Bragg's Liquid Aminos
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

Instructions

  • Wash the kale and remove stems. Tear it roughly to 4 inch squares and spin until dry.
  • In a small bowl, mix tahini with warm water tablespoon until smooth.
  • Stir in Bragg's, chili powder, nutritional yeast, and mix until smooth.
  • If it is too thick to easily coat the kale, add a bit more water.
  • In a large bowl, or in batches if necessary, combine kale with sauce. Toss to cover every leaf with sauce.
  • Massage the kale with the sauce on it until the kale has decreased to half the volume you began with.
  • Sprinkle the leaves lightly after coated with additional nutritional yeast so it is dotted on the leaves.
  • Place leaves on dehydrator pans and dehydrate between 115 degrees for 4-5 hours until dry and crispy.
  • Or if using an oven, line a lipped cookie sheet with a piece of parchment.
  • Lay the kale on the tray, try to get it in as much of a single layer as possible.
  • Heat the oven to its lowest temperature. Watch carefully and flip several times at 15- to 20-minute intervals, until dry and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 12525IU | Vitamin C: 150.3mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2.3mg

I hope you enjoy this Recipe for Kale Chips!

Colleen

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  1. sarah alexis says

    March 11, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    I absolutely have to try this recipe out – LOVE kale chips and this recipe sounds extra good!

    Reply
  2. sandyhills x says

    August 25, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Love dried kale but have never tried this recipe. would to try it. – shaunie

    Reply
  3. Judy Thomas says

    March 3, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    These look so easy and delicious! Thank you for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  4. laurie damrose says

    March 3, 2015 at 2:42 am

    These look great and so easy to make.

    Reply
  5. heather27410 says

    March 2, 2015 at 4:32 am

    Thank you so much for the recipe. I have been wanting to try kale, and kale chips but not store bought ones if you know what I mean. I am gluten intolerant and have a bunch of food allergies along with the GF problem.
    I can’t wait to go to Whole Foods tomorrow and pick up the ingredients for the Kale Chips. Thank you again so much for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
  6. Barrie says

    March 1, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    This is the best Kale chip recipe I’ve seen to date. It also looks like the tastiest!

    Reply
  7. Emily Endrizzi says

    February 28, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    I love kale too. I would love to try this chip recipe! Sounds so good!

    Reply
  8. Rachel Beltz says

    February 27, 2015 at 8:33 am

    I’m obsessed with kale, so it’s not too hard for me to get my greens in! The family on the other hand.. this recipe would be a great tactic for getting them to eat their veggies!

    Reply
  9. Sandra Watts says

    February 27, 2015 at 5:06 am

    I think these would be really good to try. I love all the green veggies myself.

    Reply
  10. Kymi Adams says

    February 26, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Wow these looks yummy! I didn’t know it was this easy to make it at home, I can’t wait to try this. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  11. Lisa Coomer Queen says

    February 25, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    I will have to try this recipe! I love kale. These look delicious!

    Reply
  12. Melissa George says

    December 29, 2014 at 11:39 am

    wow i love kale chips so much that it sounds delicious. its a must make recipe for me for snacks in the evening. kale is really healthy and great way to make food.

    Reply
  13. Deborah D says

    December 28, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    I have never eaten kale. This recipe sounds good!

    Reply
  14. Mary Jo Tsitouris (@MaryJoTsitouris) says

    December 27, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    I’ve never had kale chips, but these do look good! What do they taste like?

    Reply
  15. Prosperityqueen_ (@MrsAbundance_) says

    December 24, 2014 at 9:42 am

    I make Kale chips all the time but I never thought about putting on tahini and chipotle powder ooowee that sounds so delicious! I think I have a new favorite recipe. Im going to try this today thanks for the recopies I already saved to my computer. I also Favorited your blog to my computer. Im all about vegan eating and living a healthy life style

    Reply
  16. Holly Storm-Burge says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:58 am

    I LOVE Kale! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  17. Jasmine P says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:26 am

    I love Kale chips!

    Reply
  18. Christina Kelbel says

    May 26, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    Another use for tahini, great. I have only ever used it in my hummus.

    Reply
  19. Dorothy Teel says

    May 25, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    I like kale chips and I have not tried your recipe for them, My daughter in law loves to make kale chips she does not use alot of ingredients, but they are great the first day, they do not store well, I will share this with her. Thank you

    Reply
  20. Ashley says

    May 24, 2014 at 5:20 am

    Personally, I like my kale chips simpler. I do like the 4 inch squares of kale in the directions though, I can see that making more consistent kale chips.

    Reply
  21. katrina c. says

    April 20, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    I love kale chips! And I appreciate every new recipe I find for them. The rest of my family won’t eat them though….amazingly enough, they prefer the raw kale in their sandwiches. LOL ahhh…the joys of being a wife and mother! Thanks for the recipe. also, could I use ACV in place of the liqid aminos?

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 20, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      katrina, I hate to ask but what is ACV?

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        May 25, 2014 at 7:44 am

        It usually means apple cider vinegar, Colleen. She *could* have meant something else, though.

        Reply
        • Colleen says

          May 25, 2014 at 4:44 pm

          Oh Ashley! I”m not use to the abbreviation..hahahaha You gotta be right! hahaha

          Reply
  22. startingagin says

    April 13, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    I will have to give this a try more things to do with Kale love it

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 16, 2014 at 5:36 pm

      I had to get use to dehydrating foods…so much tastier doing it yourself.

      Reply
  23. Sandy VanHoey says

    April 11, 2014 at 7:37 am

    I am learning a lot here and never tried kale chips before. Something new for me and my family

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 16, 2014 at 5:35 pm

      So glad you are finding and learning new things on my site Sandy!
      My friend lives on homemade kale chips!

      Reply
  24. Shannon says

    April 4, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I have been meaning to try kale chips for a while, lots of bloggers write about them. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 16, 2014 at 5:36 pm

      your welcome Shannon

      Reply
  25. pj bryant says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:17 am

    I like these kale chips. Taste better than I thought they would

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 16, 2014 at 5:37 pm

      Great pj! So glad to have someone post their thoughts!

      Reply
  26. krista grandstaff says

    December 17, 2013 at 4:58 am

    I love Kale chips…this far my fave have been the vegan/dairy free version from Brad’s that come in a pineapple-coconut flavor. If I could figure out how they make these, I would be in heaven! Until then, I will continue collecting great recipes like the one you have here. I would have never thought to use tahini, awesome!

    Reply
  27. L J DogsMom says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    Well, if nothing else they are pretty.
    I have had a hard time selling the family on kale.

    Reply
  28. Jennie Yuen says

    November 19, 2013 at 12:24 am

    My dad grew kale in his garden this year. I haven’t tried making kale chips before. Looks delicious. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  29. Coralie says

    September 28, 2013 at 3:29 am

    I haven’t ever had Kale chips before. I will have to try your recipe. They look good. Thanks!

    Reply
  30. Marianne says

    September 23, 2013 at 11:26 am

    I have heard so much about Kale chips recently that I think I am going to break down and have to try them! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  31. Ronnie Epstein says

    August 29, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    Colleen, this looks amazing! I’ve been trying to make healthier chips to nosh on while I watch TV. I’m going to give these a shot.

    Reply
  32. Addi says

    August 23, 2013 at 3:08 am

    This is a great recipe. I always hear people talking about making Kale chips but I have yet to try it.

    Reply
  33. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    July 15, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    I love tahini and I have been wanting to try kale in different recipes. I think these chips would make a wonderful healthful alternative to other snacks

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      July 15, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      I love them.

      Reply
  34. Eugenie says

    July 14, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    I’ve been looking for a kale chips recipe. I like store-bought kale chips but they are expensive. Making them myself should save me money.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      July 15, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      Plus they taste better Eugenie

      Reply
  35. Heather Swarthout says

    July 7, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    I LOVE Kale, it’s just so hard for me to make it the way my siblings make it. I like this recipe, so I will definitely be trying it out. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      July 15, 2013 at 6:45 pm

      Heather Swarthout let me know how it turns out for you and if you’d make any changes:)

      Reply
  36. Sherry Compton says

    July 1, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    My daughter has recently decided that she wants to try kale, but we don’t really know how to flavor it for roasting. This looks like a different recipe for her to try. Plus, I like that it uses Bragg’s for added nutrition.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      July 15, 2013 at 6:46 pm

      Sherry Compton…you can add Bragg’s in place of soy sauce in any recipe 🙂

      Reply
  37. Jeri Eroh says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    I honestly have never tried kale, but I have heard a lot of good stuff about it. I am always looking for ways to eat healthier, and I think my husband might like these…so maybe I should give them a try! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    June 5, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    I love reading all the tips on how to use kale and its stems.. I wasn’t sure how to cook them and now I have a lot of ideas/recpes.

    Reply
  39. md kennedy says

    June 5, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    I’ve never added more to my kale chips than salt and vinegar, but these sound so awesome. I’ll give them a shot.

    Reply
  40. Debra Corbin says

    June 2, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    I have never tried kale before, I hear that is is a super food.. will have to get some and figure out how to cook it lol!

    Reply
  41. desitheblonde says

    May 21, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    i been told to start glutein free i am allergic to alot of stuff and med and that is bad fro me been over wieight

    Reply
  42. veronica lee says

    April 21, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    My family loves kale chips. It’s hard to get my boys to eat their veggies but these are scarfed down in seconds!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 21, 2013 at 8:12 pm

      Great! Do you have a recipe you use Veronica or do you buy them in the store?

      Reply
  43. Wanda Tracey says

    April 20, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    This kale chip recipe has me intrigued for sure.Not only have I never had them before but I actually never heard of them before.I love trying different foods and recipes.It’s like when My mom used to say if you don’t try it you’ll never know if you liked it or not.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 21, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      Oh you can buy Kale Chips in many natural food stores…all flavors. I like this seasoning the best but must admit I’m tempted about chocolate kale!

      Reply
  44. Maria Iemma says

    April 18, 2013 at 11:15 am

    I have been hearing the health qualities of kale and although I’ve never tried it it will go on this week’s grocery list and I will make this recipe. We need to stop the junk food and get some healthy options.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 21, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      Maria..come back and rate the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  45. tracy s says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Kale is something that I have never tried, its always nice to try something new and I could do with eating a few more greens, I must admit and these look very tempting and tasty and I do love things with a little spice to them!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 21, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      Tracy they are yummy!

      Reply
  46. charj says

    April 16, 2013 at 4:27 am

    I love kale chips. So far, I like chocolate kale chips the best. I’ve purchased a couple of spicy/cheezy brands but they did not work for me. I am not into really spicy foods. I need to try more recipes to come up with the right mix of flavors and seasonings.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 16, 2013 at 9:09 am

      Char…do you make your own chocolate kale chips? I’d love your recipe…I’ve never heard of chocolate kale chips 🙂
      My friend uses just lemon juice, salt and flax seed oil on hers…You could mix some form of acid, oil and seasoning that you like….

      Reply
  47. Molly (Sprue Story) says

    April 16, 2013 at 3:37 am

    These look good, and with a nice non-intimidating ingredients list, too! Sometimes the kale chips recipes I see just seem like there are waaaay too many ingredients to bother with. Do you do anything with the stems that you don’t use?

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      April 16, 2013 at 9:07 am

      Hi Molly…No I don’t use the stems for anything they are so fibrous and tough. Maybe others do. I would compost them 🙂

      Reply
    • Terri Cole says

      April 17, 2013 at 8:45 am

      Here’s a good recipe to use kale stems. I’ve tried it, with raisins in place of goji berries, and it is sweet and tasty, not fibrous at all! I also throw a handful of stems from greens into the pot when I make veggie broth. What’s left goes in the compost!

      http://jlgoesvegan.com/recipes-3-2/?recipe_id=6016058

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        April 21, 2013 at 8:09 pm

        Thanks Terri! So you make like a soup with raisins using the kale stems? Anything else you put in it?

        Reply
        • Terri Cole says

          April 22, 2013 at 11:48 am

          Sorry for not being more specific! The link is for a slaw recipe that uses kale stems, carrot and apple. The accompanying dressing recipe calls for goji berries, but I’m too cheap to buy them so I subbed raisins.

          I also utilize leftover kale (or collard) stems when I make homemade veggie both. I keep a zip bag in the freezer and fill it with mushroom stems, green stems, tough outer leaves from leeks, etc. When the bag starts to get full I throw it all in a big pot with carrots, onions, garlic, cover with water and simmer 30-40 minutes. It’s not a soup, but a broth, or soup base. I hope that helps!

          Reply
          • Colleen says

            April 22, 2013 at 8:20 pm

            Thanks Terri! I have never used kale or collards scraps for broths…think they are a bit strong. But it must turn out good for you 🙂

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