ThinSlim Foods

I think I am addicted to Instagram...it's ok though because I always find great new companies with tasty treats to try! I recently stumbled upon ThinSlim Foods.  I was seeing pictures of brownies, muffins, cookies, and more goodies! I had to try some!

I was very excited when a package of baked goods arrived at my door! 

I looked up ThinSlim Foods online so I could learn a little bit more about their products.  They use the best sweeteners (Erythritol and Stevia) in their products. No Maltitol which is what a lot of companies use because it is so inexpensive.   All of their products are independently lab tested and offer a no blood sugar impact and taste guarantee!

All of their squares, muffins, and brownies only have 40 - 45 calories.

2 net carbs

sugar free

I was ready to start tasting! 

I have an extreme love for cinnamon so the Cinnamon Square was up first.  

It smelled amazing! I was also pleasantly surprised at how soft it felt! 

It wasn't as cinnamony tasting as I was expected, but it was very good! Perfect amount of sweetness.  

It was unbelievable moist! I feel like "diet foods" are usually dry, but this was the complete opposite. I really loved the texture! Only 40 calories in this tasty treat plus 6 grams of protein! Love that!

 How about something for all you chocolate lovers?

Can you believe this Chocolate Brownie is only 45 calories!? 2 net carbs and 6 grams of protein.  

This was also super soft! The chocolate flavor was great and did not taste fakey at all. Once again, not overly sweet.  I did not feel guilty at all enjoying this!

Perfect treat for some video editing.  

More chocolate! This Chocolate Muffin was too cute! 45 calories, that's it!

It was a little crumbly...but not from dryness at all! I actually blame that on the UPS man...I have seen the way they toss around those boxes! Soo it got a little beat up...

Problem solved! 

What an amazing snack! A little nonfat vanilla yogurt was the perfect fix for this slightly damaged muffin!

It tasted very much like the chocolate brownie.  Nice and soft with a great chocolate flavor. 

I felt like I was eating a "very bad for you dessert" but I wasn't!!

Up next was an interesting looking Chocolate Chip Cookie.  At first glance I thought maybe it was pumpkin.  

Gotta love those macros! Basically fat free and a nice protein boost.  

I wish it had a little more chocolate...I feel like they should have just left the chocolate out and called it a Super Soft Vanilla Muffin Top.  That is what it tasted like to me.  

It had a muffin-ish texture, but I liked it! Very soft with a nice vanilla flavor.  Not your traditional chocolate chip cookie, but a tasty snack regardless!

My puppy, Sadie, was going crazy with all these smells!

Don't worry, she didn't snag my cookie! I did give her a tiny piece just for being so cute...she gobbled it right up! Puggle approved! 

I was really looking forward to this Vanilla Glazed Cookie! So much glaze!!!

How can it only be 40 calories?! Turns out the glaze is just fiber and completely calorie free! I think they have magicians working at ThinSlim Foods...

This might have been my favorite treat! 

 The glaze didn't have a ton of flavor, but I got the subtle hint of vanilla. The cookie part was very soft and had more of a vanilla taste.  I was expecting like a dry scone with a disgustingly sweet glaze, but it turned out to be quite the opposite! I really enjoyed this!

Yay for carbs! I love bread....

Each slice is only 50 calories! 2 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, and 1 net carb!

It is very soft and smells great! Like freshly baked bread!

It reminded me a little of sourdough bread, slightly chewy.  

I tried it with my favorite topping first!! Peanut Butter!

Great snack! This kept me full for a long time too!

As a kid, I always loved cinnamon toast!! Turns out, I still do!

The bread toasted up really well! A little spray butter and a bunch of cinnamon...Yum!

I also tried the bread not toasted with some fat free cream cheese and sugar free jelly.  

Loved it! The bread is pretty hearty and actually quite substantial.  I feel like most of those low cal breads have no substance to them.  It also comes in cinnamon, rye, everything, and honey! 

Yes, that is a PB&J sandwich in my TinkerBell tupperware....

I work as a nanny! The kids love it :)

ThinSlim Foods also carry hot dog buns, hamburger buns, pockets, bagels, pizza, and other flavors of the treats I got to try! 

I really enjoyed everything! Everything tasted fresh and you cannot beat the macros! I loved how soft everything was and the fact that they were high in protein.  Check out all their products and order from their website.  

Follow ThinSlim Foods on Twitter and Facebook!

They have a blog too!

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Does it get any better than a sweet, salty, chocolatey snack?! How about a sweet, salty, chocolatey snack that also has 24 grams of protein!?

Done!

These could not be any easier to make.

You just need a Double Chocolate Chunk Quest Bar, waffle shaped pretzels, and chocolate chips.

*Experiment with all different Quest Bar flavors!*

Unwrap that tasty protein bar and microwave it for 10 seconds.  

Make sure you use a microwave safe plate or a piece of parchment.  Don't use a napkin or paper towel!!

Once your bar is nice and soft, cut it up into 10 pieces.  

You could make more or less bites.  I am making 10. 

Place 10 waffle pretzels on a baking sheet.

No need to use any spray or parchment paper.  The pretzels won't stick. 

Mold the Quest Bar pieces a bit to make them about the same size as the pretzels.  Place one piece on top of each pretzel.  

Bake at 350 for 5 minutes. 

Now, you could absolutely just eat them like this!! They are fantastic! The whole plate is only 260 calories!

Let's make them just a little bit better...How are we going to do that?!

With more chocolate of course!

Take whatever kind of chips you like (white, milk, dark, butterscotch, peanut butter...) and microwave them until they get all smooth and melty.  I do 10 seconds, stir, 10 seconds, stir...

 Drizzle that melted chocolate all over the pretzel bites.

When I say all over, I mean ALLLL over!

 Does it get any better?!

I love that these are the perfect size to just pop in your mouth! Flavor explosion!

You could share these delectable little treats...

But the whole plate is only 360 calories so I eat all 10 myself! You are also getting 11g fat, 53g carb, and 24 g protein.  

If you need some Quest Bars, you can order them here. 

If you are like me and already have a huge stash of Quest Bars, then go get busy making some 

Chocolate Pretzel Bites!

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

• 1 Double Chocolate Chunk Quest Bar
• 1 serving waffle pretzels (20 pretzels)
• 1 T chocolate chips (14g)

1. Microwave Quest Bar for 10 seconds
2. Break into 10 pieces
3. Place 10 pretzels on baking sheet
4. Place one Quest Bar piece on each pretzel
5. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes
6. As soon as they come out of the oven, press a pretzel on top of the warm Quest Bar
7. Let cool
8. Microwave chocolate chips until smooth and melted
9. Drizzle chocolate on top of pretzel bites
10. Let cool and enjoy!

Makes 10 bites - 33 calories each

For all 10 bites - 330 calories

 11g Fat

53g Carb

24g Protein

*Check out my video recipe too*

Corn Fritters

I have made just about every flavor of pancake you can imagine! I have made sweet ones like chocolate and pumpkin, and I have made savory ones like spinach and broccoli! I feel like some people get a little apprehensive about the savory pancakes...I understand! So instead of calling these pancakes, I will call them corn fritters!!

What really makes a pancake a pancake anyway...I mean yes, these are round-ish and cooked in a skillet...Does it really matter though?? These little bite sized guys are super tasty and super healthy! Call them what you want, I love them!

Ya, simple too! Four ingredients!

Canned corn, egg substitute, MTS vanilla whey, and baking powder.

*You can use fresh corn too*

*Real egg would be fine*

*Not quite sure about the sweet/savory combo? Use unflavored protein*

Drain your corn and get as much liquid out as possible.  Dab with a paper towel if you are impatient. 

I love using canned veggies! So simple and you can buy in bulk because they never go bad.

 Mix together the egg, protein powder, and vanilla first.  When that is nice and smooth, stir in the corn.

I went the sweet route with these, but you can definitely make them savory.  Add some peppers, onions, garlic, salt and pepper...

Get your skillet nice and hot, coat with non stick spray, and cook like pancakes whatever these things are!

The batter will be a little runny so it is quite impossible to make them perfectly round!

Nice and golden brown!

These have a perfect little crunch to them.

I love mine topped off with a little sugar free syrup and spray butter.

If you made them savory I bet they would be awesome with some sour cream and salsa for dipping!

Either way they are delicious! You could be all fancy and use a fork, but I think they are the perfect little finger food!

Such a great way to add veggies to your diet too! There is a whole can of corn in these.  

And yes, I consider this whole plate one serving :)

You get about 14-16 fritters for only 242 calories plus 33 grams of protein! Great for breakfast! Low carb and low fat too. 

Enjoy!

You can order MTS whey here! Use code KH30 and save 30%

Corn Fritters

-1/2 cup corn (125g)

-3 T egg substitute (46g)

-1 scoop MTS vanilla protein powder (30g)

-1/2 t baking powder

*If you want to make them savory you can use unflavored protein powder and add any additional spices and chopped veggies

1. Mix all ingredients together! (best to mix everything but corn first and then stir in the corn last)
2. Cook like pancakes on a hot pan.
3. Enjoy!

Whole Batch - 242 calories

4g Fat

17g Carb

33g Protein 

Healthier Pop Tarts!

I am not gonna lie...Pop Tarts are delicous! Seriously...the chocolate peanut butter ones are out of this world! But, they are not exactly that great for you...sorry to break it to ya...That doesn't mean I don't indulge in one or two from time to time! 

While they are very good tasting, they are not very filling...I can eat a package of the pastries and still be starving! I decided that these Pop Tarts needed a makeover! I give you my healthier version of the toaster pastry!

Looks pretty awesome right?! I would compare these ones to the confetti cupcake flavor! Best part about this recipe is you can make virtually any flavor you want! I can't wait to make cookies & cream, cinnamon, fruit filled ones, peanut butter, and so many more!

Ingredients are pretty simple and will change a tiny bit depending on what flavor you want.

For the pastry base you will need whole wheat flour, unsweetened applesauce, baking powder, apple cider vinegar, vanilla, and your choice of sweetener.  

*You can use any type of flour*

*white vinegar will work too*

The filling can be whatever you decide! I am using fat free cream cheese and vanilla protein powder.  You can use jam or jelly, any flavor of protein powder, chocolate chips...I really like the texture of the cream cheese though!

For the glaze I used a little more protein powder and thinned it out with some water.  Once again, you can get as creative as you like! Sprinkles are a must for the confetti cupcake flavor :)

To start, mix together all the base ingredients.  If you want, you could add a little cinnamon or cocoa powder to change the flavor.  Mix well until you get a dough ball.  It will be a little sticky!

Take parchment paper or a baking mat and spray it with some nonstick spray.  Put the dough between the paper and roll it as flat as you can without it tearing.

Works just as well with the baking mat!

Don't worry about getting it to look perfect. As long as it somewhat resembles a rectangle.  

I spent a little extra time on this one since I knew I would be taking pictures! The ones I have made since then have been less photogenic!!

Cut into 2 equal-ish pieces.

The filling is really whatever you want it to be! I just mixed together 1 tablespoon of fat free cream cheese with 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla protein powder.  Worked great! 

Spread your filling on one half.  

Don't go the whole way to the edges though.  We need to seal it up!

Put the other half on top and use a fork to press around the sides.  

Seal it up good so the filling doesn't bust out in the oven! Bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.  I actually like mine a little softer than a normal Pop Tart, but you can make it as crispy as you like.  

Perfect!! Just a little brown around the edges!

To make the glaze I just mixed together 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla protein powder and a little water.  You want it to be pretty thin.  

Pour the mixture over the top and add sprinkles!! 

I really like using the protein powder and water mixture because it actually sets up.   

I would say that looks pretty close to a store bought Pop Tart!!

Much better for you and actually quite substantial! Only about 150 calories per pastry! And yes, that is including the sprinkles :)

I really love the creamy filling!! This recipe makes just one treat, but you can easily double it for two! You could also try making mini Pop Tarts!

I cannot wait to experiment with different flavor combinations!! The possibilites are endless!

You can order MTS Whey here! Use code KH30 and save 30%

Healthier Pop Tarts 

PopTart Base

• -1/4 cup whole wheat flour (30g)
• -1 T unsweetened applesauce (15g)
• -1/2 t apple cider vinegar
• -1/2 t baking powder
• -1/2 t vanilla
• -4 sweeteners (or to desired sweetness)

Filling

• -1/2 T vanilla protein powder (3g)
• -1 T fat free cream cheese (15g)

Glaze

• -1/2 T vanilla protein powder (3g)
• -water to thin
• -spinkles!!!

1. Mix together all the pop tart base ingredients until it forms a dough ball.

2. Place between parchment paper of baking mat.  Spray paper or mat with nonstick spray.

3. Roll dough as thin as you can without tearing it.

4. Cut in dough in half to form 2 equal rectangles.

5. Mix together protein powder and cream cheese for filling.

6. Spread filling on one half and cover with the other half.

7. Fork around the edges to seal it up.

8. Bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

9. Mix together protein powder and water.  Should be a thin glaze. 

10. Spread over the top of slightly cooled pop tart.  

11. Add sprinkles! 

12. Enjoy :)

Makes one confetti cupcake pastry - 150 calories

1g Fat

25g Carb

10g Protein