CREATING HEALTHY RECIPES: PARMESAN KALE CHIPS

​CREATING HEALTHY HABITS : PARMESAN KALE CHIPS


Making this recipe was a great to reminder to myself, that it’s been way too long since I MADE KALE CHIPS!! They are so yummy, totally fill that need for a crunchy salty treat, and most exciting is that the kids always love them!!

Kale chips are so easy to make.  It is the perfect recipe to get the kids involved with the cooking process.

Today my little preschool chefs were able to help pull kale leaves off of the stems.  This is a great way to get them comfortable with the kale.  It’s fun to talk to them about the kale looks uncooked and then compare it after the baking process.

We made these kale chips extra special today by adding parmesan cheese.  Parmesan is an excellent source of calcium. which is so important to your child’s growing bones.  Calcium is essential for achieving peak bone mass and in maintaining overall bone health. All of this makes it a super delicious healthy (in moderation) addition!

The recipe would be a great side to add to hamburgers instead of chips or fries.  Or try making them for a snack to share with your child.

PARMESAN KALE CHIPS

INGREDIENTS:

• kale
• olive oil spray
• salt
• shredded parmesan cheese

HOW TO MAKE THEM:
~ After washing kale, dry thoroughly. Remove leaves from stems.  This is a great time to let your little chef join you in the cooking process.
~ Use the spray oil to coat baking pan.  Place kale leaves on greased pan. Then spray oil again on top of kale.
~ Sprinkle salt and parmesan cheese on top of coated kale.
~ Place pan in over preheated to 375F.  Kale chips cook fast!! Be sure to keep an eye on them but they only need 5 to 7 min.
~ They will turning a golden shade of brown and be crunchy when ready!
~ Take them out of oven and enjoy right away or store in airtight container for about a day to enjoy for a later snack.

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