So I have heard tons of people raving about how awesome Kale chips are. I know that a lot of my friends really like Kale and I’ve just never tried it. Before I went on my diet, I just didn’t eat a lot of fresh vegetables or fruits. But I’ve been working hard to branch out and to try new things- because you just never know when you might find something that you love!
That being said- I wouldn’t say that I love these chips. They’re good, for sure- but not as awesome as real potato chips. The more you eat, the better they taste. But I think that’s because I’m not familiar with the taste of kale and wasn’t really sure exactly what was going to come out when I made them. I think I expected a different taste. I’m going to try this over again with spinach leaves. Because I know I love spinach leaves.
At any rate- they’re low calorie. 105 calories for two cups of leaves plus what they are tossed in. I definitely suggest that anyone who is on a diet or who is trying to find alternative snacks give it a try. You might love it. I think I’ll learn to love them after I eat them more often.
You need a bunch of kale and some Italian dressing. I use Kraft Light Zesty Italian Dressing because it’s only 25 calories for two tablespoons of dressing. Pull the leaves off of the stems of the kale- I used about half the bunch. It is roughly two cups of leaves. Make sure they’re bite sized if you yank bigger leaves. Pour two-three tablespoons of the dressing in a bowl. Toss the leaves for an even coat. Bake at 300 degrees for about 15-20 minutes- or until the leaves are dry and crispy. Then devour!
Unruly Muse 