The one thing I love about healthy snacks is that they are as easy to grab out of the cupboard as junk food, and they conquer those cravings!
Take these two healthy alternatives to chips for example: Kale Chips and Spicy Roasted Chickpeas.
First, here is a quick recipe for Kale chips! Kale is high is Vitamin A, K, C, fibre, and iron.
You’ll need:
•1 bunch of kale
•Salt or your favorite seasoning
•1 tablespoon of olive oil
•Parchment paper
How to prepare:
•Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
•Rinse kale, remove stems from leaves
•Tear leaves into bite size pieces
•Pat dry
•In a covered container mix the kale, oil and salt together until fully coated
•Place parchment paper on baking sheet
•Season chips with salt or your favorite seasoning
•Bake for 15 minutes, or until crispy but do not burn
Enjoy! They won’t last long!
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a great source of protein, they are sure to fill you up, and of course taste delicious!
You’ll need:
•1 can of chickpeas
•1 tablespoon of olive oil
•1 tablespoon of chili powder
•2 dashes of hot sauce
•Parchment paper
How to prepare:
•Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
•Rinse chickpeas in a strainer
•In a bowl, mix chickpeas, oil, chili powder and hot sauce together until evenly coated
•Place parchment paper on baking sheet
•Bake for 35-45 minutes, until chickpeas are crunchy
Serve cool, warm or on top of your favorite soup or salad!
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