A tasty snack alternative – Kale Chips

I came up with some really pun-tastic titles for this post – most of which involved the word “Chipper” – but after yesterday, I thought I would spare you and go the obvious route. You’re welcome.

Over the weekend I was discussing my snacking habits with my nutritionist, explaining that in the afternoons I need something with crunch, like crackers or potato chips. Gena suggested I try Kale Chips and I literally got off the phone to her and made them. They are AMAZING. I never imagined something so healthy could be better so much better than the food I was craving. And seriously, chips made from Kale? I’m not even ashamed I didn’t think of it, because it doesn’t seem like a good idea. Until you try them.

Side note – If you haven’t already, visit my nutritionist Gena’s blog, Choosing Raw. I can honestly say I wouldn’t be so far down the path to healing if I hadn’t discovered it, and her.  If my posts can be half as good as her’s, I’m doing a stellar job.

I went off the recipe that Gena sent me, discovering a fab new blog in the process, but the basic premise is wash your kale and break it into bite size chunks, while discarding the stalk.

Dry, put on a baking dish lined with baking paper – which, uh, I was lacking – sprinkle with salt and bake at about 190 for around 15 minutes, til they’re crunchy.

These are crunchy, a little crumbly, tasty, salty and make a perfect substitute when you’re after some crunch. Plus you know they’re filled with un-fried, unprocessed Kale goodness. A definite winner! I can see these will be featuring in my diet a LOT from now on.

If you have healthy snack substitutes you like more than the original, let me know! I’m always on the look out.

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