The BEST Cheezy Dehydrator Kale Chips
These are the best cheezy dehydrator kale chips! These are real powerhouses of nutrition and are also crunchy and satisfying. Per calorie, kale provides more nutrients than any other vegetable on the planet. It contains dozens of minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K. Enjoy these chips as a mid-afternoon snack or sprinkled on your salad.
Servings 8
Calories 263kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large bunches kale washed and dried (whole dino kale leaves or curly kale de-stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups raw cashews soaked in water for at least an hour and then drained
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅛ medium yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
Instructions
- Soak cashews in water for one hour.
- In a food processor, add the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, garlic powder, salt, and chipotle powder. Process on high, adding a splash or two of water if needed, until you have a thick uniform paste.
- Massage paste onto kale leaves with your hands until all the kale leaves are evenly coated.
- Lay the kale flat on dehydrator trays (without overlapping), place in your dehydrator, and dehydrate for 6 hours at 135ºF.
- Remove from dehydrator and enjoy, serve at parties, or store in airtight containers.
Notes
Storage: Kale chips are best enjoyed fresh; however, you can store them in an airtight container for 2 to 5 days.
Pro tip: Any leftover cheesy sauce can also be used as a salad dressing. Just mix in 1 - 2 tablespoons of water to thin it out.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 3mg