Ranch Kale Chips (Image Source: Molly Morgan)

If you have never tried kale chips before you think you won’t like them, buy a bunch of kale and give them a try! They are seriously so crunchy and delicious, plus there are endless ways to switch them up.

RANCH KALE CHIPS
Serves 6

Ingredients:
2 bunches of kale (about 6 cups)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Ranch seasoning mix (purchased or see mix recipe below)

Ranch Seasoning Mix Ingredients:
1/2 cup dry buttermilk
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

Remove the thick stem from the kale leaf and break kale into pieces.
If making your own Ranch seasoning mix, mix together the ingredients in a separate mixing bowl. Note: this will make more than you need, save the rest for later!
In a mixing bowl, toss the kale pieces together with olive oil and Ranch seasoning powder.
Transfer to an air fryer basket or baking sheet.
AIR FRYER: Air Fry at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes, toss and then air fry for another 5 minutes. OVEN: In a pre-heated oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, bake for 10 minutes, toss and then back for another 5 - 10 minutes.
The key is continuing to air fry or bake until the kale is crispy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 130 calories, 10 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 250 milligrams sodium, 10 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 2 grams sugar, 4 grams protein

here's a Few delicious and nutritious recipes For You to Try!

Freekeh, Kale, and Peach Salad

From Alex Caspero MA, RD, click here for the recipe (shared with permission)

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheddar, Pesto, and Tomatoes

From CabotRD, click here to view the recipe (shared with permission)

Pretzel Crusted Chicken Fingers

A twist on my Skinny Chicken Fingers from The Skinny Rules, check out the recipe below.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders

1 cup pretzel crumbs*

4 egg whites (whip with a fork)

*Pulse the pretzels in a food processor or blender until crushed and crumbled

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place whipped egg whites in a dish and the pretzel crumbs in a separate dish.

3. Dip ti chicken fingers into the egg mixture and then into the pretzel crumbs.

4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then flip each of the chicken fingers, and back for another 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly.