Cheesy or Savory? Kale Chips, Two Ways

If you haven’t grown out of your kale-hating phase yet, this snack from @talulaskitchen might just change your mind.

She gave us two crave-worthy takes on kale chips:

“Cheesy” (without the cheese): Nutritional yeast brings B vitamins and plant-based protein for energy and glow.

Savory sesame-ginger: Anti-inflammatory ginger and antioxidant-rich sesame seeds support digestion, skin, and bone health.

Same addictive crunch, two flavor profiles. Pick your fighter and scroll for the recipes.

“Cheesy” Kale Chips

Recipe TypeSnack

Dietary InfoVegan, Gluten-free

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time8-10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Ingredients:

1 bunch curly kale
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
¼ teaspoon paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon onion granules
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Wash and thoroughly dry the kale. Remove stems and tear leaves into pieces (keep in mind they shrink when baked).
3. Place kale in a bowl and drizzle with oil. Gently massage the oil into the leaves until softened and evenly coated.
4. In a small bowl, mix nutritional yeast, paprika, cayenne, onion granules, cumin, and salt.
5. Sprinkle seasoning over kale and massage again to coat leaves evenly.
6. Spread kale on an unlined baking tray. Bake for 8–10 minutes, depending on desired crunchiness.
7. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Sesame Ginger Kale Chips

Recipe TypeSnack

Dietary InfoVegan, Gluten-free

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time8-10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Ingredients:

1 bunch curly kale
2 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon nori flakes (plus more for finishing)
1 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds (plus more for finishing)
Pinch of sea salt flakes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Wash and thoroughly dry the kale. Remove stems and tear leaves into pieces.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, coconut aminos, and ginger.
4. Pour mixture over kale and massage until leaves are softened and evenly coated.
5. Spread kale on an unlined baking tray. Sprinkle with nori flakes and black sesame seeds, gently mixing them in.
6. Bake for 8–10 minutes, adjusting time for desired crispness.
7. Once out of the oven, finish with additional nori flakes, sesame seeds, and a pinch of sea salt.
8. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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