"Cheesy" vegan kale chips are one of my favourite snacks. I hate paying $7 for a small bag though. So I turned my Organic Box kale order into these delicious chips with my dehydrator.

I really love kale. I get at least one bunch in my Organic box orders each time. I've made this yummy Spicy Garlic Kale Recipe and these classic oven cooked Kale Chips. Soooo I had to create these ones in the dehydrator! AND it's really good for you. A few of the many benefits are:

High in calcium, magnesium and vitamin k for strong bones.
Has multiple antioxidants.
1 up has more then 70% of the daily recommended dose of vitamin.
Is a digestive stimulant.

Firstly before we move on with the recipe, I want to point out that I used a dehydrator but I ALSO used the dehydrator function on my oven, since I had LOTS of kale. Which is basically just having your oven set to about 160 degrees Fahrenheit. I found it took long in the oven then the dehydrator, but I got the same taste and texture.

Additionally, I want to point out that this is recipe that needs a bit of planning since the cashews should be soaked in water overnight. I have found this method for "soaking" them quickly by boiling them, but it still can take an extra 10-20 minutes.

Sooooo back to the recipe.

Ingredients

Bunch (or two or three) of kale. Washed with the stems removed.
1 cup of soaked/boiled cashews
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp tumeric (LOTS of health benefits)

My oldest daughter helping me with washing the kale. Salad spinners are awesome to use because I don't really have to pat them dry after.

Instructions

Wash. dry and remove the stems from the kale.
Take remaining ingredients and blend together in a food processor until creamy.
Mix the creamy mixture in with the kale. Rub the mixture onto the kale by hand.
Lay on the dehydrator trays or on sheets for in the oven.
Takes anywhere from 3-7 hours depending on your device.

Check them every once and a while to get the texture you like. Some people like the still slightly wet texture that makes them a bit more dense. I like them crunchy just like a chip!

Thanks to The Organic Box for providing the delicious ingredients. Make sure to get $20 off your first order from The Organic Box over $55 using the code ORGANICBUNCH20. Fresh organic food delivered right to your door and you can grocery shop from your phone in your pajamas!

These Kale chips are nutritious and more importantly satisfyingly delicious. Last week in my Organic Box order I got some curly kale. I LOVE kale. Sadly I forgot about it in one of my crisp drawers (because my whole fridge was FULL of awesome fruits and veggies!).

When you leave kale a bit to long it starts to turn a tad bitter and gets a slight yellow colour. Usually people throw it away, but before you do this make this kale chips. You wont regret it. You can leave the spice out if it's not your thing or add more so tiny little hands wont want any. Muah ha ha ha.

The science:

Kale is rich in beta-cerotene, Vitamin C, K an folate. Kale is also easily absorbed, has antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps lower cholesterol, balance hormones and stimulate digestion.

Nutritional yeast is vegan option for a cheesey and nutty flavour, packed with nutritional goodness including B12, which is good for stress management. It can be found at bulk stores and some grocery stores and health food stores. If you dont have it use garlic powder instead for some flavour!

The ingredients:

4 stems of kale
2-3 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of choice)
2-3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast (or garlic powder)
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
salt to taste

The method:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove the hard stems and rough chop the kale.
Toss kale in the olive oil, yeast, flakes and salt.
Spread out on a sheet/cookie pan.
Bake for 10-20 minutes. Time really varies on how you like your kale chips. I like mine in between crunch and a tad wet so I leave them about 12 minutes. Check them regularly.
Enjoy them ALLLLLLLLL!

Get $20 off your Organic Box Order (when you buy Kale right?) using the code ORGANICBUNCH20 !

Love,

Jen The Bitchin' Housewife