Baked Lemon Tahini Kale Chips and a Raw Kale Chip Giveaway
Today I have a surprise for you - a savoury recipe! It's a rare thing around here, isn't it? Do you like kale chips? Have you ever made your own? I'm a long time fan. Kale chips are the perfect alternative to crunchy, salty, flavourful potato chips. I started making them about seven years ago - and guess what? They're quite easy to make. I also have a super-duper-amazing raw vegan kale chip giveaway for you!
Congrats to these 3 folks who won the Subi green powder giveaway: Laine (here), Kara Dan (FB), and Maureen Weiser (IG).
I love living in an age where we can buy kale chips at most grocery stores these days. Healthy eating has actually become convenient so there's no excuse not to, right?!
Recently I discovered Healthy Crunch, a kale chip company that makes incredibly flavourful, crunchy, organic raw vegan kale chips that come in 5 flavours: Say Cheeze, Bollywood Blast, The Cool Cucumber & Dill, Hello Jalapeno, and The Big Chipotle.
The flavours are all spot on - perfectly balanced. I'm really picky and I can honestly say that there's nothing I'd change about their recipes. I'm not surprised though - the company founder, Julie Bednarski is a trained chef and registered dietician with a passion for creating delicious, healthy snacks.
You can find Healthy Crunch Kale Chips in stores across Canada.
Hello Jalapeno - Perfect for anyone who likes a kick! A touch spicy for me because I'm a spice wimp lol, but they do have a touch of sweet to balance the heat and they burst with flavour.
The Cool Cucumber and Dill - I'm amazed at how prominent the cucumber flavour is and the dill really shines through too. They're cooling and really tasty.
The Big Chipotle - This is the spiciest one. The jalapeno and chipotle really packs a punch! If you like heat then these are the one for you.
Bollywood Blast - I find this one to be the most unique for a kale chip. The ginger, turmeric, coconut, and mango all swirl together to create a smooth, sweet curry tasting chip that is absolutely delicious!
Say Cheeze - This is my favourite chip of the bunch because I always go for a cheesey kale chip. This one has a touch of heat from jalapeno and I have to say, I really like it!
The Kale Crumbs that come in shaker bottles is a perfect alternative to sprinkling parmesan cheese or salt onto your meals. I think its a genius idea that they've taken the little leftover crumbly bits from making the chips and offering them as a sprinkle topping. I've been adding them to all my savoury dishes: salads, kelp noodles, baked sweet potatoes, stir fries, and even onto avocado before eating it right out of the shell (normally I'd just sprinkle a little salt on top but this takes it to a whole new level). I've even brought them to a restaurant with me to sprinkle on the salad I ordered. A container fits perfectly into my purse haha.
I'm excited to partner with Healthy Crunch to bring you a wonderful raw kale chip giveaway!!!
Enter to win a bag of each kale chip flavour and kale chip crumbs.
TO ENTER:
- Answer this question in the comment section below: What is your favourite kale chip flavour? (Mine has always been cheesey kale chips!)
- For a bonus entry, "like" Healthy Crunch on Facebook (leave a new comment here saying "liked HC").
- For a second bonus entry, subscribe to my blog to receive my latest posts (near the top on the right hand side of the blog). Leave a new comment here saying "Subscribed" for it to be counted).
You have until Monday, June 26th to enter. This contest is open to residents of Canada only. The winner will be contacted via email and will need to reply with their mailing address within 24 hours.
Good luck! 😀
Now, if you're like me and you love to create in the kitchen, then you'll enjoy my delicious kale chip recipe. These are baked but kale chips on the market like Healthy Crunch and other brands are dehydrated. I typically make dehydrated ones too. There's something special about the dehydration process that makes them super crunchy - and keeps them crunchy even ages after drying them.
I've made this recipe several times and love them (a batch only lasts a day or two), but I do find them to be a bit more finnicky than dehydrating them only because you have to be near the oven to check on them often after the first 30 minutes.
Baked Lemon Tahini Kale Chips
1 bunch of kale
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice - optional zest too
1 tablespoon avocado/olive oil
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon himalayan salt
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Stem and roughly rip the kale leaves, leaving large pieces. Whisk together all other ingredients except the seeds, until smooth. Pour the sauce over the kale along with the sesame seeds. Use your hands to mix it all together making sure that every leaf is coated. Arrange the kale in a single layer on 2 baking trays. Bake at 300F for 30 minutes and then check - if they're becoming dry on the bottom flip them over and bake for up to another 20 minutes, checking after every 5-10 minutes. IF after the first 30 minutes they're still quite wet, increase the temperature to 325F and bake another 20 minutes before flipping them. They should be crispy when they're done. Some will be ready sooner than others so you can eat remove them from the tray and continue baking the rest.
NOTES:
- I've found that its best to keep large kale pieces and fold them over to make them thicker once the coating is on them, otherwise they become really brittle and break easily.
- Add lemon zest for a stronger lemon taste.
- The sesame seeds are optional but they add extra texture and flavour.
- Don't skip the nutritional yeast - I first created the recipe without it but it didn't taste quite right.
- Line your baking tray with parchment paper for easy chip removal.
- Use 2 baking trays to make sure the kale is in one layer, otherwise they won't get crispy.
- The ones I bake on the bottom rack are always finished before the top rack.
This is a sponsored post, however all opinions are my own. I only promote products that I truly love.
45 Comments
Yum! I like the simple salted kale chips!
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Ooooo yes girl! I am all about Kale, but have actually never attempted my own chip; can you believe it?! I think the cheesy one or that cucumber dill would be the ones I'd enjoy the most (but they all sound awesome!). *Liked HC*
I like the cheesy flavour but would love to try the jalapeno!
Subscribed and liked HC..... I've made kale chips many times but usually just do a spicy garlic seasoning
I lean towards spicy or BBQ varieties.
Fav Kale Chip Flavour Cashew cheese and Lemon Pepper
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I love kale chips flavoured with a load of nutritional yeast--so savoury and cheezy
I am a traditionalist when it comes to making kale chips, sea salt and lots of nutritional yeast. I love to sample other flavours!
Cool Cucumber
Love bollywood blast!
Hello Jalapeno is my favourite flavour.
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I always go for spicy flavoured ones! I love the comnination of the deep flavours with kale :)
Like HC Plus I love cheesy kale chips too
I love the Bollywood Blast, it's really unique , have you ever tried the monkey business flavour? Tones with chocolate and bananas, soooo yummie !! I like all the flavours in general, kale chips are just the best snack .
Yes! I've tried the monkey business and they're fabulous too!!
Chipotle is my favorite flavor!
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I haven't tried the Healthy Crunch brand yet. My favourite so far out of the ones I have tried would be ranch.
Mmm ranch kale chips sound delicious!
I love the cool cucumber ones! :) Thank you for the awesome giveaway.
My favourite Kale chip flavour would have to be ranch. I'm really intrigued by the Healthy Crunch flavours- especially Bollywood- it sounds right up my alley!
Cheezeeeeeee flavor
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Ooh, I love anything with nutritional yeast so I think i'd love the cheesy flavor.
I also love cheesy kale chips the most.
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These looks amazing and i definitely need to find a way to buy them. Love the sounds of all the delicious flavors. I like spicy, so I'd love to try jalepeno. I have a dehydrator and try to make my own but they don't have the crispness that is essential. Hope I can find a local supplier of these treats..yum.
Hi Beth, Im surprised that your kale chips don't get crispy in the dehydrator. Maybe you need to dry them for longer? I hope you give the Healthy Crunch ones a try :))
I love kale chips and want to try your recipe! I've had Healthy Crunch at the Toronto Food and Wine Expo. The 'Say Cheese' flavour were great but I'd love to try all those flavours!!!
I'm so glad that you've tried them! The cheese ones are my fave but I'm sure you'll love the others too!
I love their Bollywood Curry flavor! Yum yum
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Cheesy kale! I'd like to try the jalapeño though:
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Salted please!
Spicy Superfood crunch is my favorite
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Liked. Looks so yummy!