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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers / Small Bites

    Published: Feb 20, 2021 · Modified: Oct 20, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ranch Kale Chips

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    These crispy baked Ranch Kale Chips are the perfect healthy alternative to potato chips.

    Ranch Kale Chips in a bowl.

    Kale chips have been my latest go-to snack. I don't eat potato chips often, but these satisfy my craving for a crunchy snack.

    I love that I get more greens into my diet in a fun way. These Ranch Kale Chips are just that - a fun healthy snack.

    Some other kale chip recipes I've made are Cheesy Kale Chips, Wasabi Kale Chips, BBQ Kale Chips, and Nacho Kale Chips.

    If you like ranch flavors, try my Vegan Hemp Seed Ranch Dressing or my Vegan Ranch Dressing.

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    Another fun healthy snack is my recipe for Pizza Flavored Popcorn.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Should I Remove The Stems?
    • How to Remove The Stems
    • What Type of Kale Should I use?
    • 🥡 Storage
    • Ways To Use Nutritional Yeast
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 FAQs
    • Other Vegan Snacks
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    🧾 Ingredients

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    • Kale leaves: I prefer the curly varieties. You could use whatever variety you want.
    • Nutritional yeast: Adds a cheesy flavor.
    • Herbs and spices: I used a combination of parsley, dill, onion powder, and garlic powder. You could adjust the seasoning mix to your liking.
    • Olive oil: Coats the kale and helps distribute the ranch seasoning.
    • Salt: Enhances flavors.

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    🔪 Instructions

    1. Wash and dry the kale. Remove the stems and break them into pieces.
    2. Mix oil, nutritional yeast, dried parsley, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
    3. Toss kale in the mixture and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until crispy.
    Ranch Kale Chip in hand with bowlful of kale chips in the background.

    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.

    🥡 Storage

    These will last for about a week in an airtight container in the pantry.

    Ways To Use Nutritional Yeast

    I use nutritional yeast anywhere I want a cheesy flavor.

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    👩🏻‍🍳 FAQs

    Why Are They Not Crispy?

    If your kale chips aren't crispy, you need to bake them longer.

    How Do You Keep Them Crispy?

    If you store kale chips in an airtight container they'll stay crispy. Do NOT put them in the fridge.

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    Ranch Kale Chips
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    Ranch Kale Chips

    These crispy baked Ranch Kale Chips are the perfect healthy alternative to potato chips.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 270kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
    • 1 teaspoon dried dill
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
    • Salt
    • 4 cups kale

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 300°.
    • Mix the olive oil, dried parsley, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, and salt.
    • Wash and dry the kale. Remove stems and break the leaves into pieces.
    • Toss the kale into the mix covering all the pieces.
    • Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes, flip, and bake for 8 minutes more, or until crispy.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 1356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26832IU | Vitamin C: 322mg | Calcium: 420mg | Iron: 4mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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