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    Healthy Ranch Kale Chips

    March 24, 2020 by Chrissy Carroll Leave a Comment

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    collage image of ingredients and cooked kale chips

    Snack time is about to get a whole lot more exciting with these delicious ranch kale chips!  This veggie-packed snack is sure to be loved by both kids and adults alike.

    How to make kale chips

    Kale chips are super simple to make on their own – essentially, you just toss chopped kale (the regular kind, not baby kale) in olive oil, then bake it in the oven.

    You can either buy a big bag of pre-chopped kale (super convenient) or you can buy a big bunch of kale.  If you buy the big bunch, don’t forget to remove the hard stems.

    When you bake them, the leaves will crisp up.  They’ll be thinner than a chip, but still delicious.  The texture is somewhat similar to those seaweed snack sheets if you’re familiar with those!

    Within that basic preparation, there are lots of different ways to add seasonings and flavor.  My personal favorite is with ranch seasoning!

    For this I use those packets of Hidden Valley ranch dressing and seasoning mix.  You’ll just add the seasoning in when you toss the kale with the olive oil.

    a bag of kale, a packet of ranch seasoning mix, and a bottle of olive oil

    The result is a crispy, seasoned leafy green that is addictive to snack on! 

    Seriously.  I maaaay have eaten a whole pan of these for lunch today alongside a box of Frosted mini wheats.  Checkin’ off some of my fiber needs for the day, haha.

    Nutrition benefits

    There are so many things I love about this recipe, especially for active women! 

    First off, it’s filling.  I don’t know about you, but with certain snacks, I’m craving something else 30 minutes later.  Not with this one!  The fats from the olive oil and the fiber in the kale help you stay satiated longer.

    It also helps meet your veggie servings for the day, and with that, you’re getting a good dose of your daily vitamins and minerals.  One serving of this recipe (half the pan) packs in almost an entire day’s worth of your daily Vitamin C needs, essential for a healthy immune system.  It also provides 60% of your daily Vitamin A needs, and more than a day’s worth of Vitamin K.

    And lastly, green leafy veggies contain many different phytochemicals!  For example, they contain lutein and zeaxanthin which may help support eye health.

    a bowl full of chopped kale

    What to do with the rest of the ranch mix

    Don’t toss the rest of that packet of ranch seasoning mix when you’re done making these kale chips!  Put it in a ziptop bag and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use the rest.  Here are some other healthy ways to use it:

    • Use it when baking other vegetables like green beans or zucchini
    • Make breakfast potatoes seasoned with it
    • Add it to a skillet meal made with ground beef, carrots, onions, cauliflower rice, and cheese (so good)
    • Use it to season a crockpot pot roast
    • Season a pot of mashed cauliflower or mashed potatoes
    • Sprinkle it onto stovetop-popped popcorn
    • Make savory ranch roasted almonds

    a bowl full of cooked kale chips

    Other kale chip seasoning ideas

    If you make these and love them, try one of these other creative kale chip ideas.  Just use the standard blend of 6 cups kale and 2 tablespoons olive oil used in the recipe below, but sub in any of these seasonings instead of ranch:

    • Sriracha Lime: 2 teaspoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • Salt and Garlic: 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Seasoned Salt: 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
    • Cajun: 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • “Crab” Style: 1 teaspoon Old Bay, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • Taco: 2 teaspoons taco seasoning

    a close up of a ranch kale chip

    I hope you enjoy these ranch kale chips as much as I did!  My kiddo is also a big fan, so I hope yours is equally interested in this tasty veggie snack.  If you get a chance to try them, I’d love for you to leave a recipe rating or comment below.

    a baking sheet full of cooked ranch kale chips

    Ranch Kale Chips

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    These ranch kale chips are a delicious healthy savory snack! They'll be a fan favorite for everyone in your house.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 161 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 cups raw kale, roughly chopped (any hard stalks removed)
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tsp ranch seasoning (or 3 tsp if you want more ranch flavor)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
    • In a large bowl, toss the kale with the olive oil and ranch seasoning. Pour onto a baking sheet.
    • Bake for 18 to 25 minutes, or until the kale is crisp. Enjoy!

    Notes

    This recipe makes two servings - half the pan each.
    Nutrition analysis (per serving):  161 calories, 14.5 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 270 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fiber, 2 g protein, Vitamin A: 61%, Vitamin C: 98%, Calcium: 16%, Iron: 6%

    Nutrition

    Calories: 161kcal
    Keyword healthy kale chips, ranch kale chips
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    Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.
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