Crispy Kale Chips

A Simple Way to Enjoy Your Garden Harvest. It's that time of year when gardens are overflowing, and we're bringing in the last of our fresh vegetables before the colder weather arrives. If kale is part of your garden harvest—or you've picked up a fresh bunch from a local market—this simple recipe is a delicious way to use it up.

These homemade Crispy Kale Chips turn fresh kale into a light, crunchy, savoury snack with just a handful of ingredients. Nutritional yeast adds a slightly cheesy flavour, while a touch of lemon or apple cider vinegar gives them just the right amount of tang.

They're easy to make, ready in about 30 minutes, and a great reminder that sometimes the simplest ingredients make the best snacks.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• A great way to use freshly harvested kale
• Made with just 5 simple ingredients
• Light, crispy, and full of flavour
• Naturally dairy-free
• Perfect for snacking or serving alongside lunch
• Ready in less than 30 minutes

(serves 4
Ingredients

• 1 large bunch kale, thoroughly rinsed, dried, and stems removed
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon or 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Kale.
Preheat your oven to 275°F (140°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the tough stems from the kale, then tear or cut the leaves into about 2-inch (5 cm) pieces.
Make sure the kale is thoroughly dry before moving on. Removing excess moisture will help it become crispy rather than soggy.

Step 2: Season
In a large bowl, combine the oil and lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
Add the kale and gently toss and massage it with your hands until the leaves are lightly and evenly coated.

Step 3: Arrange
Spread the kale onto the prepared baking sheet in a single, even layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan so the kale has room to crisp.
Sprinkle evenly with sea salt and nutritional yeast.

Step 4: Bake
Bake for 10 minutes, then gently stir or turn the kale.
Return it to the oven for another 8–10 minutes, keeping an eye on it toward the end of the cooking time. The kale chips are ready when they're dry and crispy but not browned or burnt.

Step 5: Cool & Enjoy
Remove from the oven and allow the kale chips to cool for a few minutes. They'll continue to crisp as they cool.
Enjoy right away for the best crunch!

From Garden to Snack
Kale is a nutrient-dense leafy green that provides fibre along with a variety of vitamins and minerals. And if you have more kale than you know what to do with at harvest time, turning some into crispy chips is an easy way to enjoy it differently.
Even if you don't have a garden, this is a great time of year to look for locally grown kale at farmers' markets and grocery stores.

FPF Tip
A healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be complicated. Start with what's fresh and available and find simple ways to work those foods into your everyday meals and snacks.

For a more filling snack, pair your kale chips with a source of protein such as hummus, Greek yogurt dip, cottage cheese, or hard-boiled eggs.
And if your garden is overflowing, don't stop at kale! Harvest season is a great opportunity to wash, chop, freeze, roast, or preserve vegetables now so you can continue enjoying them in the months ahead.

Makes:
4 servings
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:18–20 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 30 minutes