Crispy Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast
By Rebecca St.Clair
Kale chips with nutritional yeast are a quick and easy, crispy, satisfying snack that taste cheesy but actually contains no dairy. Not only is this a delicious snack you wont want to put down, kale is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making this snack nutrient-dense.
Kale chips are a great way to satisfy your snack craving without reaching for a bag of store bought chips. Plus, they are lighter and healthier.
Kale chips with nutritional yeast only need 4 ingredients, a bowl, and a baking sheet. Which means you can prep these in just a few minutes. I love making large batches to have a quick and easy snack on hand.
How to store kale chips with nutritional yeast
Kale chips can be stored at room temperature for up to a week. To store the chips for best results,
- Allow the kale chips to cool to room temperature.
- Place a piece of paper towel at the bottom and the chips on top.
- Cover in the airtight container.
Freezer
Kale chips can be stored in an airtight container with a piece of paper towel at the bottom. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy – Just about anyone can make this recipe. As easy as tossing a salad, then all you need to do is bake.
Nutrients – Kale is full of vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. The nutritional yeast is a great source of vitamin B12, fibre, minerals and plant protein.
Crispy – The perfect crispy snack texture that will keep you coming back for more.
Savoury – The salt and nutritional yeast make this a flavour packed savoury snack.
Why we love kale
Are kale chips healthy? Kale chips are nutrient dense and light on calories when compared to alternatives like potato chips.
For this kale chip recipe, we are using olive oil to lightly coat the kale. Which is a great swap out for the normal trans-fat that is found in bagged potato chip or other similar snacks.
Kale either raw, cooked, or baked is a great source of antioxidants, vitamins A, K, and C. It is also packed with fibre. A delicious dark leafy green that is a plant powerhouse of nutrition.
Are kale chips keto
Yes! Kale chips with nutritional yeast are a great snack you can make if you are following a keto lifestyle. This snack also works for vegan, vegetarian, and people following a gluten-free lifestyle.
Kale chips with nutritional yeast variations
While our favourite way of making these veggie chips is with a light sprinkle of salt and nutritional yeast, you might want to give other seasonings a try.
Some great kale chip seasonings are,
- taco seasoning
- sea salt
- any popcorn seasoning
- salt and vinegar (Mix with 1 Tablespoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt before baking)
- Garlic powder
- hot sauce
- Store bought seasoning blends
Which kale is best for kale chips
I have made this recipe with flat leaf lacinato and curly kale. Both work great and have a lovely crisp and crunchy texture with very similar flavour.
Curly leaf kale has a slightly more satisfying texture from the crispy, curly ruffled edges that hold onto the nutritional yeast and get a lovely light and crispy texture.
Whichever kale you have will work for this recipe.
What is nutritional yeast?
If you have not used nutritional yeast before, it is sold as powdery, yellow flakes of deactivated yeast. It is often used to simulate a cheesy flavour while still being low in calories and sodium. It is also a great gluten-free, sugar-free, fat-free, vegetarian, and vegan option.
Ingredients
Kale – Flat leaf or curly varieties will work for this recipe. For quick and easy chips, use a bag of pre-washed and cut kale.
Olive oil – A very light coating of oil is all that is needed for this recipe.
Salt – Mixed into the kale before baking, the salt will stick to the leaves as it bakes with the oil.
Nutritional yeast – For a savoury cheese-like flavour.
Method
- Wash and completely dry 1 bunch of kale or use 1 bag of washed and chopped kale.
- Remove the thick, tough stem from the kale leaves and cut the leaves into bite-sized chips.
- Add the prepared kale to a large bowl and drizzle on 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Toss this with your finger tips and spread the oil into all the little curls of the leaves.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and ¼ cup nutritional yeast on top. Use your fingers or salad forks to toss the seasoning evenly onto the kale.
- Spread the leaves, in a single layer, onto a few baking sheets.
- Bake at 300 °F (150 °C) for 15 minutes or until dried and crispy.
- Remove from the trays and serve.
Crisp Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast
Kale chips are a quick and easy, crispy, satisfying snack packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of kale
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil 30 ml
- 1 teaspoon salt 5 g
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast. 15 g
Instructions
- Wash and completely dry the kale.
- Remove the thick tough stem from the kale leaves and cut the kale into bite sized chips.
- Add the prepared kale to a large bowl and drizzle on the olive oil. Toss this with your finger tips and spread the oil into all the little curls of the leaves for best results.
- Sprinkle the salt and nutritional yeast on top and use your finger tips or salad forks to toss the seasoning evenly onto the kale.
- Spread the leaves, in a single layer, onto a few lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 300 °F (150 °C) for 15 minutes or until dried and crispy.
- Remove from the trays and serve.
Notes
For best results use your fingers to toss the ingredients together.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 58Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 0mgSodium 333mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 2g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
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