A snack that's fast, healthy, and tasty? Sign me up. I read about kale chips on
Snack Girl's blog and have made them a few times. As lunch approaches (and it's time to get my daughter from preschool), I was hungry and wanted something quick, so I threw these in the oven. I know I called them healthy, but the amount of olive oil and salt I used probably negates that a wee bit.
Behold:
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Before - kale coated in olive oil and sea salt. |
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After - delicious, light, crispy treats |
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Om nom nom kale chips in a bowl |
I also want to tell you about my new favorite snack - Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Nibs. A nib has ONE calorie and fills your mouth with chocolate. They're good when I just want something quick and sweet but not filling. Nom. Plus the tin is adorable and I want to turn it into something crafty. I actually found cocoa nibs at YDFM and am thinking I may try to make something like this myself...
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Low calorie chocolate goodness |
I have a busy week ahead, full of chiropractor and doctor appointments, dinner with friends, and more. Tomorrow I have a meeting with a local artist coop/store about carrying my mirrors/necklaces/bottle openers/other stuff - wish me luck!
I did finish
Medium Raw![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_urulJIK4f1i1km8ImqMVS8AdY7DUzA77cs7QirdMpmiHLpmqfIV3pC7TizkcOlSqqR1M4nJv0JtLfkgm3tM6hv-CpIOPG5Kn-sYSkqHdmjTWDPpjeJKGhcKjlJm8VXeuIj3CQIZA2PaUZjoreVhXIfT_aHUzcKOhFcPyfgjKN-LlnnG2SB9_dG2Q=s0-d)
and am still figuring out if I have enough to say to warrant a full blog post. (I didn't love it, I found it uneven, but parts of it still really got to me.) And I've started
the Great Typo Hunt![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_taH_Hbasw6sP6UzjYF9ck3sOzdewkW9qdHzSuQzmL8C0T3ERplZ-Moj-w6PcU_JlWmI13e-ThYanczRRugya7trPks0ENesOMF5xXqDNvJcSklriSdVaWv1j9AVnVMSW9dkr9XYbhCH12fxRQrIQZy3rHz3hfAx9IMfIbKLyH2kLZHA6R4Lcqm=s0-d)
- boys after my own heart, let me tell you.
Those kale chips look good! I might have to try that.
ReplyDeleteThey're really good and they only take 8 minutes (plus, well, prep - minor - and preheating the oven). Let me know what you think!
ReplyDeletefunny, just had kale chips the other day! nom.
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