When I first realized kale could be made into chips, I went a little overboard.
Kale chip nachos.
Kale chip sprinkles.
Kale chip salad.
Kale chips on everything.
But a cheesy version? That was a new challenge.
This recipe was inspired by a recent trip to Trader Joe’s, when I discovered yet another amazing food item I’d never seen before: Cheesy kale chips!
One bite in = mind blown. I was immediately determined to make them at home. Spoiler alert: It’s SO easy!
These chips are simple, requiring less than 30 minutes and just 8 ingredients to prepare! Plus, they’re loaded with healthy ingredients:
Kale // Rich in flavonoids; lowers cholesterol; Vitamins K, A and C; anti-inflammatory.
Nutritional Yeast // Thiamine, folate, vitamins B-6 and B-12, and contains all 18 essential amino acids making it a complete protein.
Cashews // Heart-protecting unsaturated fats, protein, copper, and magnesium.
Sunflower Seeds // Vitamin E and B, copper, selenium, magnesium, protein, and healthy fats.
Did I mention they taste like cheesy, garlicky kale doritos? Because they totally do. They’re:
Cheesy
Savory
Crispy
Satisfying
Quick
Healthy
Easy
& Delicious
Make these chips for movie night, game night, when you’re hosting friends, or just need a snack. These would also make a great topping for dishes like avocado boats and spicy plantain black bean tacos or a great base for my easy vegan falafel (topped with this tahini dressing)!
If you give these a try, let us know! Leave a comment and rate the recipe. And don’t forget to take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram. We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers!
30-Minute Cheesy Kale Chips
Ingredients
- 10 ounces chopped kale leaves (washed, thoroughly dried // stems removed)
- 2 Tbsp grape seed, olive or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 2 Tbsp raw or roasted (unsalted) sunflower seeds
- 5-6 Tbsp nutritional yeast (divided)
- 1/4 tsp each salt + black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 healthy pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (148 C).
- Add kale to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with oil. Use hands to massage the kale to soften its texture and disperse the oil. Set aside.
- Add cashews, sunflower seeds, 4 Tbsp nutritional yeast (12 g // amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), salt, pepper, garlic pepper, and cayenne pepper (optional) to a food processor or blender and blend/pulse into a fine meal, scraping down sides as needed.
- Add spice mixture to the kale and toss with hands to distribute, working it into the grooves so it’s thoroughly coated.
- Divide kale between 2 large baking sheets (or more if increasing batch size) and spread into an even layer, making sure the pieces aren’t overlapping to ensure crispiness. You may need to bake them in two batches depending on size of baking sheets.
- Sprinkle the kale with remaining 1-2 Tbsp (3-6 g // amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) nutritional yeast for extra flavor and bake for 15 minutes. Then remove from oven and toss/flip kale to ensure even baking.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes more, or until chips are crispy and golden brown. Watch carefully to ensure they don’t burn. Let cool slightly before enjoying.
- Once completely cooled, store leftovers in a large plastic bag or container for 2-3 days. The crispy texture begins fading past 24 hours, so enjoy as close to baking as possible!
Notes
*Recipe as written yields ~5 cups.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
traditionafamilyunit says
Oh my gentle jones!
These are delicious! I was sceptical, but they turned out every bit as good as the 5 dollar Cheesy Kale chips from my local health food store. I’m going to have to plant more kale! I substituted in almonds and hemp hearts for your original cashews and seeds, as I wished to use what I had on hand. I will be taking this recipe to give a hostess gifts when I travel.
Great job, Minimalist Baker
Woohoo! We’re so glad you enjoyed them. Lovely idea to give as a hostess gift. Thank you for sharing! xo
Tamika says
Great recipe. However, I used collard Greens instead of kale because I prefer it’s flat shape better which make better chips and easier to prepare and place. I also used 2 tablespoons of chilli powder and a top of paprika and cayenne peppers to bring out a hint of nacho cheese
Yumm – sounds delish! Thanks for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Tamika! So glad you enjoyed! xo
Kathleen says
Very yummy recipe thank you! I used pumpkin seeds instead of cashews and thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved how the chips practically melted in our mouth!
Yum! Thanks for the lovely review, Kathleen. xo
Samantha says
OMG! These are fabulous totally yummy and tasty way to get your greens. Never tried kale crisps before so was intrigued. I will be making them again. Thanks for the recipe!
Woohoo! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Samantha. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Rosemary says
Delicious cheesy flavor. Will make again.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing, Rosemary! xo
Nicole says
What can I substitute for cashews? Walnuts? Excited to try!
That should work! Or more sunflower seeds. Let us know how it goes!
T says
I made these 2 days ago and shared some at work-everyone loved them. A couple people asked for the recipe. I’m not a kale eater but these I can eat! Yum.
Whoop! We’re so glad everyone enjoyed them. Thanks so much for sharing!
Malak Kudaimi says
Hello! What can I use instead of sunflower seeds? More cashews?
Yes, that should work well!
Shanda says
Can you leave the oil out of the process?
Hi Shanda, we’d suggest trying tahini as a substitute – another reader reported it worked well. Hope that helps!
June says
What is nutritional yeast is it the same as marmite?
Hi June, no it’s not the same. You can click the link to nutritional yeast in the recipe to see what it looks like.
Tova Lyng says
Fantastic kale chips! I used 1.5 tbsp tahini instead of the cashews because I didn’t have any. Also needed to bake at 300 for closer to 18 minutes. Instead of garlic powder I used about 7 cloves of garlic. (I love garlic)
Thanks so much for sharing, Tova! We’re so glad they turned out well! xo
Jackie says
Thank you for all of your wonderful recipes! It’s obvious that you do your homewor. I’m an educated foody, and being such, it’s hard to not pick apart and find flaws in so much info out there.
One question:
I thought mine were a little on “sweet”. I notice this often when using cashews. Next time i will up acidity with vinegar and see if that helps.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks for your feedback and kind words, Jackie!
Aria Randolph says
Just made a double batch of these with kale from a neighbor’s backyard. REALLY, REALLY good!!! We’re all addicted. However, I will say that I will more willingly pay for a bag of Trader Joe’s kale chips now that I see all that is involved and how much they shrink. It’s not a ridiculous amount of work, but there are some dirty dishes and some keeping an eye on things. Thanks for the recipe!
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Aria! And yes, they sure do shrink down! SO easy to eat lots of kale =)
Annie K says
I went a little crazy on the cayenne and had to sub pumpkin seeds for sunflower, but it came out delish! Quarantine goals: try not to eat all of this in one sitting.
Ha! Love it! Thanks for sharing, Annie!
question says
How are these cheesy without any cheese?
Nutritional yeast provides a “cheesy” flavor
Coco says
Looks yum! Can i replace cashew with more sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds? Im sensitive to nuts
Hi Coco, we haven’t tried that, but it might work! Let us know if you try it!
Emily Weeks says
I’ve made these a few times now and love them! I don’t like to use a ton of oil, so I cut it down to 2 tsp and they come out just as tasty – you just have to bake them a little bit longer. These are a great snack and an easy way to get some extra greens!
We’re so glad you enjoy them, Emily! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hope says
I don’t cook with oil so I substituted tahini, and it was oily and sticky enough to work as a perfect substitute. It was so delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
Denise says
Great quick healthy snack! I subbed pumpkin seeds for the sunflower seeds and added smoky paprika. I cooked them in an air fryer. They turned out pretty tasty. I will definitely be using the dry mix on other things, I kinda can’t wait to try it on popcorn! I had some trouble at first with the air fryer. I put the kale in the basket and it got sucked up into the heating element. Had to look up an air fryer recipe to see how to do it right.
Thanks for sharing, Denise!
Jess says
I am absolutely addicted to these. My husband and even my picky toddler are also hooked. Sooo yummy! I usually omit the cayenne so they’re more baby friendly and I cook them at a lower temp for longer to dehydrate them rather than bake them.
Delores Price says
This recipe is awesome. I love the flavors
This mixture has bought kale chips to another level.
Thanks for share such a wonderful recipe.
We’re so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Delores! Thanks for sharing!
Mariceli says
I’ve been OBSESSED with these and doing them back to back, because they are that GOOD.
So I just wanted to share a tweak I made to the recipe. I subbed sunflower seeds for almond flour. And oh my goodness gracious… I tried with pinenuts but maybe they weren’t fresh, the aftertaste was weird. Didn’t stop me.from eating them though.
The baking time is perfect, comes out crispy EACH TIME. I appreciate all your plant-based recipes. Genius!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Mariceli!
Linda says
Yum. Yum. Yummy. Yumilicious!! With more greens and better nutrition in my food choices, this easy cheesy kale chip recipe is my new absolute go-to favorite. Thank you MB. I’m so happy I discovered you tonight!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Linda! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Connie Kenealy says
You call them cheese kale chips but there is no cheese in the ingredients why is that?
Nutritional yeast mocks the “cheese” flavor.
Patty Kale ... LOL says
I started out with your exact recipe and made it many times, but over time I tweaked it when I was out of certain ingredients but determined to make Kale Chips. I now use smoked paprika instead of cayenne pepper and I use more than I would if I were using cayenne pepper. (everyone likes this swap) I also use more nutritional yeast and I use whatever I have available for nuts and use more of them as well. I have also found that using a champagne mango or an avocado with just a tiny bit of honey pulsated on the smoothie mode makes a paste and mixed with the Kale helps the dry ingredients stick to the kate better. (especially since I have increased many of my dry ingredients and probably start with more kale than 10 oz now.) I am not sure how this would work in an oven however as I use a dehydrator at between 115 and 125 degrees. Higher temperatures and you start losing some of the nutritional value of your vegetables!. I no longer measure and go by taste (LOL) That should give you an idea of how often I made these.
FYI … I put all by dry ingredients after pulsating them well in a container that seals.
I put my mango or avocado in another bowl after pulsating with just a little healthy oil; we also like coconut oil.
I coat the Kale that I have well with the wet ingredients
With my dry ingredients tasty to my taste buds, I then start sprinkling onto the Kale slowly and mixing in between until I have the desired amount on the Kale. I then seal up my remaining dry ingredients for the next batch or a start to the next batch, depending how much is left. (I keep it in the refrigerator although I do not think it is necessary.)
I then put parchment paper on my dehydrator shelves and layer the kale on without it overlapping as much as possible. I set the temp between 115 and 125 degrees and let it go as it will take hours! You will know it is done by its crunch! I then use a sealer to draw out of air for anything we will not be eating immediately. However if at some point they do not taste as crisp, I put them back in the dehumidifier for about an hour and you have what tastes like warm fresh kale chips again.
I want to say thank you for your recipe because without yours I would not have my own!
Thank You again,
Ms. Patty
Sophia Grant says
You should launch your own range with a cool name like yours. :-)
Colleen says
My family loves these kale chips! I used Lacinato kale from my garden. I mostly followed the recipe, except for substituting pine nuts for the sunflower seeds and doubling the cashews. My kale pieces were on the small side so they were crispy in just 10 minutes without turning them. Love the nutritional yeast and the sprinkle of Malden salt that I put on them just before they went in the oven. Thanksforsharin* this great recipe!
Derica says
Wow! I followed this recipe to the T and they came out perfect! I’m using prechopped, bagged kale, so it took under 5 min. to prep. These are a perfect, but affordable, replica of “Brad’s” brand Vampire Killer.
Jill Kenny says
I looked at this recipe twice and it says cheese kale chips but the recipe doesn’t have cheese anywhere as an Ingredient so how are these cheese kale chips?
Rachel says
Nutritional yeast is often used as a vegan substitute for cheesey stuff as it tastes cheesey but has no animal by products in it!
Lakshmi Anand says
I made a batch of these last night after never having liked kale chips, and OMG they were delicious! I feel like I’m finally seeing the light! I’m addicted and now will have to have these every day until I get sick of them and take a break for a week and then come back to it because they’re just THAT AMAZING.
Hah! We’re so glad you are now a fan of kale chips, Lakshmi!
Melissa says
This is the first recipe for kale chips that I’ve come across that has a weight for the kale – thank you! All the others say “1 bunch” or “1/2 bunch”….have you seen bunches at the grocery store? Farmer’s markets? Etc.? They vary in size quite a bit. I’m am weighing my kale and making this recipe immediately. Thanks again!
Kristin says
I wanted to take a photo but I ate them all. Great recipe!
Hah! We are glad you enjoyed these chips, Kristin!
Janet says
Amazing!
M says
I have three bunches of kale and I just made 1 bunch with this recipe. (I didn’t have sunflower seeds so I went without and then I noticed I ran out of cashews!?!). So I improvised with cashew butter! I checked the label and the only ingredient is cashews and it worked! I made the paste with my hands, mixing the nutritional yeast and butter by hand and added in the garlic powder and salt and pepper! These are the best!! Thank you for this recipe!
Great solution! Thanks for sharing, M!
Maria says
Wow, I followed your recipe to a tee, kale chips perfection! I’m so happy!
I’m definitely going to try more of your recipes.
I like that you talked about why the ingredients are healthy.
Glad you enjoyed it, Maria!
Kathryn says
Just tried with Cavelo Nero which is in season here in the UK. Delish!
Kayla says
Easy, delicious, and kid friendly! My son won’t eat a single veggie, but these he enjoyed! Awesome recipe!
MCM backpack Sale says
Hey! Just dropped by to write great web site. Continue with the great work youre doing!
Happy Sohi says
I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but it will be the next one I try.
Dana – I LOVE LOVE LOVE your site!!! You are my guru as I have gone vegan over the past year. One suggestion to add to your arsenal – try an airfryer!! I bought one and it is SO EASY to use! I made perfectly crispy kale chips in it in 5 minutes, not to mention vegan crab cakes, and some other meat items for friends. I would LOVE to see what you do with an airfryer!
Natalie says
This turned out amazing! We will be making this again!
John W. Dunning says
Okay I made it with cheese but the cheese didn’t stick too well my daughter filled me in that the nutritional yeast takes the place of “cheese”
John W. Dunning says
Very interesting cheese is not listed in the ingredients ingredients!
Uma says
I followed the recipe and they were delicious. I used a whole bunch of kale and slightly less oil, it’s amazing how easy a little oil goes when you massage all the leaves. Also mine only needed about 15 to 20 minutes in the oven at 150 degrees C. I had the kale chips on trays and in baking dishes at different levels in the oven and I got slightly different textures as the various levels. Which meant some had a slight chewey texture and others were crispy. They’re were all delicious and popular with beer to wash them down. Thanks for sharing :-)
Ethan says
Um, there seems to be a typo in this. When describing nutritional yeast, you said it was a complete protein because it contained all eighteen essential amino acids; there are only nine essential amino acids. Otherwise, great recipe!
Mary says
Wow does not cover my discovery of this. It’s better than all the chips I used to eat. I tend to add a bit more cashews and garlic and it comes out sooooo good.
Thank you so much for this recipe!
Juliana says
I don’t have sunflower seeds usually on hand. What about substituting those for pumpkin seeds? Do you think that would work?
Juliana says
btw, decided to just go for it and it worked great with pumpkin seeds too!
Pumpkin seeds or pine nuts will do the trick!
Brook says
It took me two tries to make the kale chips, but batch two was GREAT!!! First batch tasted like dish soap, so I’m thinking it was either me having to hand wash my cookie sheet last minute, or our new stove that I was ignorant to prepping beforehand. I used one bundle of kale with this recipe’s amount of “cheesiness,” and it seemed like I should have used two bunches. But, my cheese turned out pretty thick, like a dry peanut butter. It spread out in an okay way, still thick and chunky in spots, and of course delicious, but I’m noticing your pictures seem dry and flaky like a spice. Any insight to what I am doing differently than you? The only thing I could think of was that I used a hand blender to combine rather than a food processor like you’d mentioned. Thanks!
Sharon says
This recipe is amazing. I just finished making it with my teens…we can not stop eating them. So addictive.
Cristina says
I think I made a mistake on my second round. Originally I used the regular light green kale bunch from the grocery store. They came out amazing!!
Second round I used Trader Joe’s TUSCAN KALE. It tasted more like seaweed. And maybe too much olive oil….as it took longer to cook. Whoops.
Cathy Hoopes says
Ok, my first time making kale chips & I come across your recipe……..where’s the cheese. Never used nutritional yeast. Where do I get it it?
Thanks
helen says
hi there, i cant wait to try but i have a bag of cavolo nero kale – can i also use this for the kale chips ?
Helen.
Bridgett says
How could i change this time to use a food dehydrator? I dont have great success making them in the oven. Thanks!
Hmm, I’m not sure! Never used a dehydrator. Sorry!
Li says
I’m sorry – but there is something seriously wrong with the bake time on this recipe, and I’m so surprised no one has said anything. Mine were a soggy mess and had to be cooked for something like 10 additional minutes to what it says. 300 is just too low of a temperature to bake these kale “chips” at to get them crispy. The taste is good, so there is that redeeming quality, but like I said, I’m surprised at how wrong the bake time is.
Sorry this didn’t work out for you Li! Was your kale thoroughly dried? Or, maybe next time use less oil?
Jay says
I must be missing something. I see sunflower seeds in the ingredients but not in the instructions. ?????
Fixed! Sorry for the confusion.
Kat says
So damn delicious! I didn’t have any cashews in the house, believe it or not so I used walnuts and I also did not use any sunflower seeds. The taste was still amazingly cheesy! Thank you for sharing! :P
Kallie says
The recipe is both easy and it works! I’ve tried other cheesy kale chip recipes and they were a disaster (had to basically wipe each piece of kale with a gooey concoction – a lot of time and they never got crisp).
I put the dry ingredients in a jar and make double so I can use it again on another batch (the jar also makes it easy to spread). I have also learned for myself that going smaller – that is making only what I’ll eat that day, is the better choice. I don’t have to do more than one batch in the oven (so I have more energy for other things) and they stay crisper eaten the same day.
Thanks for a great recipe!
Char says
Im so excited that i stumbled across this!! Ive tried cheesy kale chips before from the health shop and fell in love, i dont know why it didnt cross my mind to google the recipes lol love this recipe
Brittany says
I have made these 3 times now, and my family loves them! I have used coconut oil twice now, and once with regular oil. I have no idea why, but I love these with coconut oil! Either way they are delicious, easy, and even kale haters don’t seem to mind.
Marie-Anne Rodrigue says
Beware to the ones who are overlapping: you will go directly into my mouth before even going in the oven!
abigail says
Loved it! so good! thank you so much!
Cassie says
Holy crap, these taste delicious!!! So crispy and cheesy…thanks for giving us a great way to eat more greens :)
Pauleen says
These crisps (I’m a Brit) were absolutely yummy! Loved them and snacked on them for lunch. I used he curly Kale and ended up with the crisps in very small pieces – I used a spoon :). I wonder if Chard will work the same????
Thank you for your lovely recipes, my daughter turned me on to them.
Ann Goodman says
My biggest problem was not eating every single one of these tasty morsels as soon as they came out of the oven. I’m not a big fan of kale because I find it just too tough despite all my efforts. After a recent visit to a far distant food co-op, I came home with a bag of very expensive ($5.89) and very small bag of cheezy, spicy kale chips. I thought, gee, if I could make kale taste like this, I’d be happy to eat it every day. And then viola–I found your recipe for kale chips–and the universe became a better place. I had everything on hand–except the sunflower seeds–so I substituted pistachio nuts instead. Thank you for providing a recipe that allows me to actually enjoy this nutrient-filled vegetable.
Priscilla says
These are ridiculously good and highly addictive!!
Jahnavi says
Made these yesterday and they turned out great!
Karen Tan says
Preparing this recipe marked the first time I was able to successfully make kale chips. I made a double recipe. They are so good, you can’t stop eating ’em! My husband, who is no fan of kale, devoured the remainder in minutes!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Karen!
Sarah says
Five stars is not enough! Yummy! So glad I found minimalist baker.
Jennifer says
I absolutely love your images, your photography is breathtaking! Looking forward to making many of your recipes :) Thank you!
April says
Best kale chips ever! Even my 5 year old likes them! Thanks for a great recipe!
Erin says
Hi Dana,
I love Kale Chips! This recipe looks delish. Just a quick question. Your method doesn’t mention where I am putting the sunflower seeds. I am sure it is obvious, and I am to place them in the food processor along with the cashews. But I just want to double check!
Danielle says
I was just thinking the same thing! Do they go in the food processor mix? Many thanks! I love your recipes so much!
Yes! they go in the food processor :D
Christin Miller says
I love these kale Chips! They are delicious and easy to make!
Lucy says
I am making these! I just bought some nutritional yeast for the first time, even though I’m not vegan… Whoa! I’m putting it on everything! One question, could I sub garlic cloves for the tsp garlic powder? If so, how many? Thanks!
Brittany says
Made these last night, super yummy! Very easy to make, and the three year old loved them.
Christine says
Absolutely deeeelish and easy to make. Love these cheesy crunchy chippies. Will totally be remaking these over and over and over as the garden is bursting with kale!
Joanna says
Would it be weird to eat it in the cinema instead of popcorn? Hmmm…I’ll stick to a good film and my sofa then ;)
Clarisse says
Just made these when I got home from work an hour ago and enjoying them now. It’s a little hot in my kitchen (oven use during the summer is brutal) – but it smells divine!!
I subbed raw peeled pumpkin seeds for the sunflower seeds, put in sliced garlic cloves because I don’t have garlic powder and I added half a tablespoon of cumin (because I love it).
This is a really excellent and easy recipe.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Clarisse!
MyAnh says
I had replaced the cashew cream (could not find any in the house!) with Tahini and it was delicious! I am new to the vegan diet and your recipes has really made it a wonderful transition. My husband and three year old daughter has not had a single complaint!
MyAnh says
I meant to leave the previous comment for the creamy kale and spinach dip!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
these area a must make! I’ll admit I don’t love kale but if they are all jazzed up like this then I would prpbably love them! this recipe sounds and looks delicious!
Abigail says
I never knew that Kale could be so versatile! Thanks for these amazing ideas.
Sarah | Well and Full says
These look so great, Dana! I never have luck baking kale chips (only dehydrating them!!) so I’ll have to give these a go. Plus they’re cheesy, so what more could you ask for!! ;)
Whoop! Let me know how it goes, Sarah!
Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says
These look incredible! I am SO in the mood for kale chips…I always tend to make them in the fall/winter, but I think I may give this recipe a try this weekend!
Let me know how it goes, Alexa!
Kerstin says
Oh my god that looks amazing. Kale chips and cheese? Count me in! And 30 mins.. duh, can it get any better?
Love, Kerstin
Thanks Kerstin! Hope you give them a try!
Bella B says
I think I need to try this recipe. Kale chips are a favourite.
Gluten Free Babe says
These look great! I love your photos. I make kale chips all the time with nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, chili powder… but have not tried with a cashew mixture – I have only purchased them like this. I can’t wait to make them. Thx for the yummy recipe I will be making these soon.
Thanks so much! Hope you give them a try!
Linda Rodgers says
1st time Ive ever heard of nutritional yeast. Sounds interesting & gonna have to check it out. Gonna try these kale chips too. I usually use kale when making a soup. Thank you for the info
Shannon says
Oh girl, when I first got into making kale chips I made, and devoured, almond butter – maple syrup- cocoa powder – and sea salt covered kale chips.
Grace says
Haha, too weird! When you posted your sorbet recipe, I had posted one just the day or 2 earlier. Then today I posted a kale chips recipe, and I see you’ve done the same. We must be on the same food wave length. Mine are just garlic kale chips though. This recipe looks great! I already love your vegan parmesan cheese which this sort of reminds me of, and I can only imagine this combo being delicious on kale chips.
Kathryn - The Scratch Artist says
Kale sprinklers! That made me smile. Your experience with discovering kale chips sounds like me when I discovered using dates as a natural sweetener (thanks to you). Whoa-A! I had a constant stream of date paste coming out of my blender. That and cacao powder dust on all of my kitchen surfaces. Dates! Life changing!
Kathryn - The Scratch Artist says
sprinkles! Not sprinklers…sheesh (head slap)
Lee says
I hate being allergic to cashew. :(
Just sub more sunflower seeds!
Abby says
Oh my goodness, these kale chips look incredible, Dana! So addicting. <3
Cassie Tran says
YUM! Would taste great with some curry powder too!
Ooh, good call! I’ll have to try that next time!
Dawn @ Florida Coastal Cooking & Wellness says
Nutritional yeast and kale might be my two favorite ingredients ever. You just can’t go wrong with the combination. As usual your pics are gorgeous. I’m planning on taking your photography school as soon as I can. I have been telling everyone about it – I’m so excited! I need to up my game.
Agreed! Two of my favorite ingredients. I hope you love the photography school! xo
Amy | Tiny Red Kitchen says
Kale is totally my favorite vegetable. I’ve made lots of kale chips, but usually just toss them in oil and salt. This one is definitely going to be my next kale chip adventure!
Ana | Espresso My Kitchen says
Love kale chips! Garlicky kale chips that taste like doritos…? umm YUM!
Andie@Micibakes says
30 minutes? I’ll take it!
Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says
SO GOOD! I went a little overboard too with kale chips, but I want to start making them again!
Rachel @ Engineering A Joyful Family says
I love kale chips! They are so savory and satisfying, thanks for the great recipe!
Julianna Horvath says
I LOVE kale!!!!! Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it! This is a whole new way to enjoy!
One question, what could I sub for cashews? Love the dairy free ness!
I’d suggest just using more sunflower seeds!
abigail says
i used almonds instead of cashews, so delicious!
Amy @upearlywith.com says
So basically…between you and Trader Joes my life is complete :)
haha, Trader Joe’s is so great!
Sydney | Modern Granola says
Oh how I love kale chips. I haven’t had them in a while, so it might be time to try another recipe :)
This sounds so delicious- especially on avocado boats. Swoon!
xx Sydney
Right? Avocados + kale chips = flavor bomb.
Heather Wischmann says
That nutritional yeast…it’s vegan magic. Beautiful photos, as per usual.
Thanks Heather!
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
Yes yes yes yes! I’ve eaten the TJ’s kind and I love them. Can’t stop. Your version looks nearly identical! Bring on the kale chips!
Crista says
I heart kale chips.
I made salt & vinegar kale chips, but I have not made CHEESY kale chips yet!!!
Ooh, you must! I need to try salt + vinegar, too!
Leah @ Grain Changer says
I looooooove cheesy kale chips and am blown away by this easy-peasy vegan option! Genuis!!!!
Lauren says
Nom nom nom one of my favorite snacks! Is it weird how much I love nutritional yeast? LOVE it.
Tom ~ RYG says
Your description of Kale Chips describes how I feel about sweet potato chips, the first time I had them….fireworks went off. It’s like I didn’t even care about Pickleball or playing sports of any kind. And kale is still better for you than a sweet potato (watching my girlie figure here.) Thanks for sharing. These do look easy peasy too, that’s what a guy needs.
Haha, not weird! I put it on everything!