Kimkins Faux Starbucks Frappucino

Check out this quick & easy high protein coffee drink! Skip the high carbs and fat in a Starbuck's frappuccino and grab this instead. Also works great for Kimkins Shake It Good protein shake weight loss option.

How to make a quick protein shake:

Take a low-carb shake (I use Atkins vanilla flavor) or 1 scoop of low carb protein powder. Add 1 tsp of Taster's Choice coffee, 1 cup chopped ice, 1 tbsp sugar free caramel syrup (DaVinci or Torani), 1 tbsp whipping cream (0 carbs, but take the fat into consideration). Blend and drink!

A great way to experiment is with different flavor extracts, protein powder and a Magic Bullet blender. The varieties are endless!

Kimkins Buffalo Chicken Strips

Recipes for entertaining don't come any faster (or prettier!) than this! It's a special low cal version for Kimkins dieters and perfect to bring along for a Super Bowl party!

Ingredients (makes 15 appetizers)

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast
• 4 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
• 1 tsp each salt & pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• bamboo skewers (soak in warm water for 10 minutes)
  

Slice chicken thinly into equal strips. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, salt & pepper on all sides. Place chicken strips & Tabasco sauce in a Ziploc bag, squeezing out the air and marinate for 10-30 minutes. Drain marinade and thread chicken strips onto bamboo skewers. Grill as desired -- BBQ, broiler or grill pan -- roughly 3 minutes each side and done! Serve with your favorite dip and plenty of cold beverages!

Nutritional Info (per appetizer)
Calories: 28
Protein: 5 grams
Carbs: 0 grams
Fat: .6 grams

Kimkins Gummi Candy

Why spend $ for store bought sugar free Jello cups? Try this easy recipe and you'll always have a treat on hand. Pour the mix into silicone candy molds and have a guilt free indulgence a few times a day! Keep in the fridge, covered.

The procedure is a little different to avoid the odd taste from heating aspartame:

Ingredients

• 1 packet of Knox gelatin
• 1.5 cups "strong" Crystal Light or 1 cup flat diet soda
• .5 cup boiling water
  

Mix the gelatin and boiling water in a heat proof bowl. Stir for 30 seconds until gelatin is melted (check the spoon, there should be no granules). Let bowl sit on the counter for 20-30 minutes until lukewarm, then add Crystal Light or diet soda. Stir to mix and put it in the fridge for 2 hours or until set. This method gives a much better flavor than heating all of the liquids to boiling which destabilizes the aspartame.

Spicy Beef & Mushroom Fajitas

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 16 oz flank steak, sliced
• 1/8" strips about 2" long
• 1 cup sliced purple onion
• 1 cup sliced red, green & peppers (mix for color)
• 1 large portobello mushroom sliced very thin
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground oregano
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for less spicy)
  

Add onions, peppers and mushrooms in large mixing bowl. Mix spices together and set aside. In a separate mixing bowl sprinkle spice mixture over beef, turning to coat evenly. Spray both vegetable and beef mixtures lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

In large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray, then saute onion, peppers and mushrooms over medium heat until softened about 8 minutes. Push vegetables to outer edge and add spiced beef. Cook beef until no longer pink. Blend beef and vegetables together and serve hot!

Tip: Prepare "Ropa Vieja" style by adding 1 cup beef broth and cooking in a slow cooker for 4-6 hours at "medium".

Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories: 163
Carbs: 5 grams
Protein: 23 grams

Roasted Red Pepper Salsa

Roasted Red Pepper Salsa

Ingredients (makes 12 2-oz servings)

• 1 cups roasted red peppers (jarred OK)
• 2 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 medium purple onion, diced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced
• 1/2 tsp each black pepper & salt
  

Add pepper, tomato, onion and garlic in a blender with 2 tablespoons of water or chicken broth and process on high for 15 seconds. Pour in serving bowl and mix in onion, jalpeno and cilantro. Check seasonings and serve!

Nutritional Info (per 2 tablespoons)
Calories: 16
Carbs: 3 grams
Protein: <1 grams