Kale chips really are yummy!

I love kale. I mean I really really love kale. I had only tried the sauteed version before because a friend said it was delicious (thanks Lisa W). I have being seeing kale chips  more and more however all over the food network and various blogs I follow. So I decided to give them a try. Crunchy snacks are my biggest downfall so I was hoping to find a healthier alternative to them. I succeeded!

I found many variations for making kale chips on the internet but decided to use this very simple (idiot proof which is always good when I am in the kitchen unattended) recipe for them by Melissa d'Arabian. Click here for the recipe.

Look at this yummy bowl of healthy snacks to have while watching the season premiere of Desperate Housewives tonight!

*Hint* These chips have so much flavor that you can go very easy on the salt. I am a salt lover and I used very little at all. I actually shook it off and left most on the pan when I was done.

First get a nice big gorgeous bunch of kale.

These were so easy to make. Just preheat your oven to 275. Rinse your kale and dry it thoroughly. (Note to self: a salad spinner would not be a bad idea in the future). Rip the kale off the middle rib and tear into bite size pieces. Lay them out on your baking sheet (will need 2) and mix the olive oil & salt  to coat them all with your hands.

Now, just pop them in your preheated oven for 20 minutes. Make sure to turn them after the first 10 minutes.

After 20 minutes you nice, crunchy little chips!

You do want to make sure they are dry and be liberal with the oil so they do not come out chewy. Enjoy!