You might be hoping to improve your health with a low-carb, high-fiber diet, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice flavor! If you’re on the hunt for a few keto recipes to mix into your low-carb diet routine, this list can help you get started.
Breakfast
As the oft-cited most important meal of the day, you need a breakfast that can keep up with everything you’ve got going on! Check out these ideas to get your day started off right.
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Egg White Muffins
Loaded with protein, egg whites are a great base for your breakfast muffins. Add in different toppings for each day, and you’ll have the variety you need to satisfy your tastebuds and the energy you need to start your day. Consider adding in some of these healthy favorites to find your favorite twist on these breakfast muffins:
- Cottage Cheese
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Turkey Bacon
- Shredded Cheese
To make these muffins, saute any veggies in advance before mixing up your egg whites, toppings, and seasonings. Bake them in a cupcake tray for 25 minutes at 350℉. You can make enough for the week and store them in the fridge!
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Keto Granola
Granola is a breakfast and snack favorite, but it’s often packed full of sugar and carbs. With a keto granola in your pantry, you can use it as a topping for yogurts, salads, and more!
Instead of oats, this granola has a walnut and pecan base. Combine these nuts with shredded coconut, pepitas, and an allulose sweetener alternative. Create the signature granola texture with melted coconut oil that ensures big chunks of your favorite flavors.
Lunch
It’s finally time for a mid-day break. What’s going to help you power through the afternoon slump? Check out a couple of top-tier, protein-powered meals.
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Beef Tacos
Who doesn’t love a couple of street tacos for lunch? But instead of using a regular corn or flour tortilla, you’ll be using shredded cheese to create tortilla shells. To make the shells, spread your shredded cheese in 6-inch circles on a hot pan until they melt and brown. Take them off the pan with a spatula and drape them over a wooden spoon handle to create the taco shell shape.
For the simplest version of these tacos, simply combine ground beef with your favorite taco seasonings and pile everything high with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce. You’ll get 40 grams of protein per serving and only 10 grams of carbs!
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Mushroom Pizza
The mushrooms here aren’t the pizza toppings — they’re the base. You’ll need large portobello mushrooms with the stem removed. Pre-bake the mushrooms at 375℉ for five minutes before removing them and adding your favorite pizza toppings. Return the faux pizzas to the oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Dinner
If you need quick dinner ideas to provide for yourself and the kids, these keto recipes are healthy and easy.
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken thighs are full of protein and have the perfect amount of fat for the keto diet. With a keto teriyaki sauce, you get a meal that’s full of flavor! Bake the chicken in the oven at 400℉ for 40 minutes and serve it with your favorite keto side, like bok choy and green beans or a fresh spinach and tomato salad.
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Cheeseburger Casserole
With a prep time of just 15 minutes, you can put this casserole in the oven and relax right before the evening meal. Combine cooked ground beef and bacon in the bottom of a casserole dish. Mix the eggs, heavy whipping cream, shredded cheddar, and seasonings together and pour them over the meat. Spread a little more shredded cheese over the top. Bake the casserole for 30 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
Dessert
Even when you’re on a diet, dessert is non-negotiable. Skip the baked goods and head straight for these keto-friendly options instead.
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Ice Cream
No ice cream machine is needed for this keto treat! Combine heavy cream, alternative sweetener, vodka, vanilla extract, xanthan gum, and a bit of salt in a jar. Use an immersion blender until the mixture has thickened into soft peaks. Place the jar in the freezer for 3-4 hours, stirring it every 40 minutes.
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Almond Cookies
Keto and gluten-free, these cookies use almond flour instead of regular flour. Combined with butter, an egg, cinnamon, and a low-calorie sweetener, you bake them as you would normal cookies. In 12 – 15 minutes, you’ll have cookies that measure in with just a single gram of carbs per cookie.
Get Cooking!
With these healthy keto ideas, you can create a weekly menu that tastes good and helps you stay on track. Which meal is next for you? Share your favorites with friends and family!
