These cheesy vegan Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast are a great snack. They are crunchy and addictive!
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Kale chips are a great snack if you are craving something crunchy. They are a wonderful alternative to potato chips and tortilla chips.
I love to sneak in veggies where I can, swapping out ingredients for healthier ones. Jicama Tacos and Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables with Zucchini Noodles are just a couple of my favorite ways to swap ingredients.
Making kale chips is my favorite way to sneak in more leafy greens.
For these crunchy Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast, I added nutritional yeast because it is high in B vitamins and adds a cheesy taste and texture.
A similar homemade kale chips recipe is my kale chips with nacho seasoning. They have spices that give them a kick.
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❤️ Why You'll Love Them
- They have a crispy texture and a cheesy flavor.
- It's an easy recipe with simple ingredients.
- They're perfect for when you have a salty crunchy craving but want something healthy.
🧾 Ingredients
- Fresh kale leaves: I prefer the curly kale varieties. You could use whatever variety you want.
- Nutritional yeast: Adds a great cheesy flavor. You could also use store-bought vegan parmesan.
- Olive oil: Coats the kale and helps distribute the nutritional yeast. You could also use avocado oil.
- Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Add olive oil, nutritional yeast, and salt to a large bowl.
Step 2: Whisk to combine.
Step 3: Wash and dry the raw kale, thoroughly removing the excess moisture. Remove the kale stems and break the leaves into large pieces.
Step 4: Toss the dry kale in the nutritional yeast mixture.
Step 5: Place kale pieces on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet in a single layer.
Step 6: Bake until crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
Should I Remove The Stems?
Yes, you'll want to remove the stems, including the center rib. They are tough and chewy.
How to Remove The Stems
Using a knife, cut right next to the stem on both sides. You can also hold the leaf in your hand and strip the leaves off away from you.
What Type of Kale Should I use?
You can use any variety of kale you want. I prefer any of the curly varieties.
Ways To Use Nutritional Yeast
I use nutritional yeast anywhere I want a cheesy flavor.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
If your kale chips aren't crispy, you need to bake them longer.
If you store these vegan cheesy kale chips in an airtight container they'll stay crispy. Do NOT put them in the fridge.
Kale Chip Recipes
These healthy kale chips are a great way to add more veggies into your diet while satisfying your snack cravings!
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This recipe was originally published on December 15, 2014. I've added new photos and more text.
📋 Recipe
Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Salt
- 4 cups kale
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Mix the olive oil, nutritional yeast, and salt until blended.
- Wash and dry the kale. Remove stems and break the leaves into pieces.
- Toss the kale into the mix until well coated.
- Bake at 300ᵒF for 7 minutes. Flip the kale over and bake for another 7 minutes, or until crispy.
Notes
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Katey says
These were great! I played with adding garlic powder and cayenne to punch it up. Did a little higher heat (315F) for altitude. Wish I could post a picture, so pretty and tasty. Thanks!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Katey! I love the addition of the garlic powder and cayenne!
Kris says
This is a terrible recipe! Do not follow the instructions.
When you mix the yeast, salt, and olive oil, it creates a paste that does not distribute at all - it just stays in big clumps in the bottom of the bowl. You will be MUCH better off putting the kale in a large bowl and drizzling it and tossing it with the olive oil. Then sprinkle with the yeast and salt and toss again to thoroughly distribute.
It took closer to 30 minutes for my kale to crisp up.
Willow Moon says
Hi Kris, I'm sorry that you had issues with the recipe. I've made this recipe many times and have never had a problem with the mixture being distributed, and they've always crisped up for me.