Heart-Healthy Cheesy Chips

Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Cheesy Chips, a crispy and flavorful snack made with nutrient-dense fresh kale. Tossed in a savory blend of nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and paprika, these baked kale chips deliver all the cheesy satisfaction you crave without any dairy. Each bite is light, perfectly seasoned, and irresistibly crispy, thanks to a quick bake at a low temperature. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a wholesome ingredient list featuring extra virgin olive oil and a touch of sea salt, these chips are an ideal choice for clean eating, gluten-free, and vegan diets. Perfect as a midday snack or a crunchy side dish, these cheesy kale chips are a heart-healthy alternative to traditional potato chips, offering maximum flavor with minimal guilt.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams fresh kale
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Wash the kale thoroughly under cold water and dry it completely using a salad spinner or pat with paper towels. It is important the kale is dry to get crispy chips.

Step 3

Remove the kale leaves from the thick stems and tear them into larger chip-size pieces, roughly around 1-2 inches.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, add the kale pieces along with the olive oil. Toss the kale well in the oil until each piece is lightly coated.

Step 5

Sprinkle the nutritional yeast evenly over the kale, followed by garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Toss the kale again to ensure the seasonings evenly coat the leaves. Use your hands to massage the flavors into the kale for a well-distributed seasoning.

Step 7

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the kale pieces in a single layer, making sure none of the pieces overlap.

Step 8

Bake the kale chips in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, turning them over halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crispness.

Step 9

Once the kale is crisp and has a slightly golden color, remove the baking sheet from the oven.

Step 10

Allow the chips to cool on the sheet for a few minutes—they will continue to crisp up slightly as they cool.

Step 11

Serve your heart-healthy cheesy kale chips immediately, or store them in an airtight container for 2-3 days to maintain their crispness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	251.1 grams (251.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	385

Total Fat 29.20g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.20g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 705mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 23.90g	9%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 1.80g
Protein 15.50g	31%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 518mg	40%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1055mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 22.7%