Kale Chips

Ok, before you skip over this post because the name doesn't sound appetizing, hear me out, and try these anyway. We've been tweaking our diet a bit and found this to be a pretty darn decent (dare I say, almost addicting) healthy snack. The nutritionists tell me kale is king of the superfoods and we'll all be better off for eating more of it. You can find it in the produce department for a dollar or two a bunch.

I make a big batch of these each week and just keep them in a big bowl on the counter to grab when we get the munchies. My 2-year-old actually grabs a couple every time she walks by the bowl and even the won't-eat-green-things-5-year-year-old will eat them if they aren't too spicy. The amounts below are just a starting point, but be a little flexible because each bunch of kale is a different size and everyone likes a different amount of spice.

*1 bunch of kale

*1-2 TBSP. olive oil

*1 tsp. sea salt

*1-2 tsp. seasoned salt

*pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

Wash kale and dry well. Cut the tough center stem out of each leaf. Cut into small (1-2" pieces). Toss kale with olive oil and salts and spread in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes (edges will be starting to brown) until crisp. Let cool and enjoy like you might potato chips, but feel better about snacking because kale can help fight heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis.

And, I almost hesitate to include this picture because they taste so much better than they look.