Raw Food Alchemy by Amie Sue
I made these with my husband in mind. Not only does he love the flavor he loves the texture. It is “full-bodied”, hearty, not frail or fragile and more like a cookie than a chip. I know many of you who are new to kale chips may be scratching your head at the mere thought of kale and chocolate. I will admit, I was too! But it works! They smell heavenly with the aroma of rich chocolate. What a sneaky way to get greens in someone! Seriously, you must give these a try. And if you do, please share with us what you think.
Did you know that kale is now recognized as providing comprehensive support for the body’s detoxification system? Who knew you could eat chocolate and detox at the same time? Score!! (haha).
Look for kale with firm, deeply colored leaves and moist hardy stems. Kale should be stored in a cool environment since warm temperatures will cause it to wilt and will negatively affect its flavor. The leaves should look fresh, be un-wilted, and be free from signs of browning, yellowing, and small holes. Choose kale with smaller-sized leaves since these will be more tender and have a milder flavor than larger leaves. Kale is available throughout the year, although it is at its peak, from the middle of winter through the beginning of sprin
To store, place kale in a plastic storage bag removing as much of the air from the bag as possible. Store in the refrigerator where it will keep for 5 days. The longer it is stored, the more bitter its flavor becomes. Do not wash kale before storing because exposure to water encourages spoilage.
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Preparation:
I sprinkled some extra shredded coconut on top before sliding it into the dehydrator.
I must have taken 50 pictures of these crazy things and no matter what angle, no matter what lighting or what bowl I used… they just looked… well, let’s just say they taste way better than they look! haha
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I really do love these chips. Double yummy and not to sweet.
Very interesting!!! Another one on my to make list. Thank You!!
IF you like chocolate, these won’t disappoint you! :) Let me know if you make them, would love to hear your take on them.
These are delicious! I just pulled them out of the dehydrator and had to tear myself away from the container of chips! Yum!! A couple of minor changes I made ( I can never leave a recipe alone. :) I actually made these closer to the recipe than I usually do.) – I added a bit more cinnamon and vanilla and I used coconut sugar instead of sucanat. And I didn’t sprinkle coconut on top. I will definitely make these again. It feels good to have a raw sweet that is a bit lighter and includes greens, too!
Here’s a picture of them. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2625916684161&set=a.1335433262882.2050022.1142588099&type=3&theater
That is awesome Kim…they look great. I haven’t met a kale chip that I haven’t like yet! Thank you so much for sharing. :) amie sue
Wow I love the sound and look of these! I think I’ll give them a try sometime sooon!
I’ve just begun this adventure in raw UNcooking of our foods, so I have a lot to learn. Whenever a recipe calls for cacao powder, would cocoa powder work? And our little health food store never heard of cacao butter. Any suggestions for a substitution? Would coconut oil work? Thanks for all the wonderful information on your site!
Hi Carolyn,
You just might need to order those items on line if you can’t find them locally. Most likely the coco powder isn’t raw, so that is up to you. Coconut oil won’t substitute well in this particular recipe because raw cacao butter stays more firm than oil. If you look through my store which is located on the left side of the menu, you will see the raw cacao products that I use and you can order them through there if you wish. Never hesitate to ask questions… that is why I built this site.. share recipes and to help! Be blessed and have fun in the kitchen! amie sue