Spicy Garlic Kale Chips

 
About a year ago or so I started seeing kale chip recipes floating around the internet.  I can tell you that at the time I never in a million years would have thought it would be something I would try.  However, I am now jumping on the band wagon.....mostly because right now there is very little I'm "allowed" to snack on, so I was in need of healthy alternatives.  

I do happen to like cooked kale very much.  There's so much you can do with it, and it's so healthy for you.  Lately I've been substituting kale where I would normally use spinach and I've been loving it.  My sister mentioned to me not too long ago that she loves a certain brand of kale chips but that when she tried making her own they were not good.  Of course I had to try my hand at making them myself, but the problem is that I've never had them before so I don't have anything to compare them to.  So, all I can tell you is that I liked the ones I made.  It was a great snack, but I will admit that it probably won't take the place of potato chips for me.  That being said, I hardly ever eat potato chips anyway, so it really isn't an issue.  But, as I was snacking on these kale chips I kept thinking about potato chips.  Weird.  Either way, I would make these again when I'm in need of a healthy snack!  EAT MORE KALE ☺

Spicy Garlic Kale Chips (about 4 servings)

8-10 cups kale, chopped
1 tbsp garlic flavored olive oil
Garlic Salt & Pepper Seasoning
Pinch red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 175.  Place kale on a cookie sheet & drizzle the olive oil over top.  Toss well to make sure the kale is evenly coated, then spread it out evenly in the pan.  Sprinkle a little of the garlic salt & pepper seasoning over the kale and add a pinch of red pepper flakes.  Bake for 1 hour.