So you’ve started the New Year with a bang and you’ve decided that this year will be YOUR year to finally lose weight and keep it off, right? You’ve probably read through several articles already about the different diets to try for the new year and you’re super curious about this keto diet. Now it’s time to find some quick and easy keto recipes to get started!
If you’ve done your research or even if you haven’t (check out my no fluff guide to starting the keto diet), these throw together meals will keep you satisfied throughout the day and help you avoid decision fatigue when it comes to keto recipes. Check them out and tell me what you think in the comments!
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Quick & Easy Keto Recipes
Keto Recipes for Breakfast
Don’t feel like eating a full breakfast? You could try a nice hot drink with some extra fat. Give it a try and see if the added fat in your coffee or tea. It provides enough energy to get you through the morning.
All low-carb and all delicious, these easy breakfast recipes will give you the stamina you’ll need for the day ahead.
- Keto Green Smoothie: 1 Avocado + 1.5 cups of Almond Milk + 2 tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream + 1 scoop Whey Protein Powder + Ice Cubes + ½ teaspoon Xanthan gum + Blend well [6 net carbs]
- Spicy Breakfast: 2 warmed precooked Sausage Patties + 2 Fried Eggs + Cut up & mix well + Top with 1-2 teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce + 2 Cheese Slices OR layer ingredients like a breakfast sandwich [2 net carbs]
- Cream Cheese Pancakes: 2 oz Cream Cheese + 2 Eggs + 1 Monk Fruit Packet + ½ teaspoon Cinnamon + Mix well in bowl + Rest 2 minutes + Cook 2 minutes in hot greased pan + Flip + Cook 1 minute in pan + Serve with Sugar Free Maple Syrup [5 net carbs]
- Pumpkin Pie Breakfast: 4-6 oz full fat Ricotta Cheese + 1 packet Sugar Free Instant Vanilla Pudding + ⅓ cup Canned Pumpkin + ⅛ teaspoon Vanilla Extract + 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice + ⅓ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk + Blend well [Makes 8 servings | 5 net carbs each]
Keto Recipes for Lunch
These are just a few of our favorite keto meal recipes. If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, we have keto-friendly recipes for lunch.
Our top keto recipes are full of healthy ingredients that are easy to find at your local supermarket. Some can be prepped in advance while others can be made in minutes. Sometimes, we all need a little keto meal inspiration. If you’re stuck in a bit of a rut, use our guide below to brighten up your keto meals.
- Under the Sea Lunch: 1 can Tuna + ¼ cup Mayonnaise + Top 1 package Trader Joe’s Seaweed Snacks with tuna salad or mix seaweed snacks into bowl [2 net carbs]
- Bacon Topped Deviled Eggs: Prepare and peel 12 hard-boiled Eggs + Cut in half lengthwise + Remove yolks + Add to bowl + Mash with folk, then mash in 2 oz plain full fat Greek Yogurt + 3 diced Dill Pickles (optional) + 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or Dijonnaise + 1 tablespoon Chives + Salt + Spoon mixture into egg halves + Sprinkle with chives + 6 cooked & chopped bacon [12 servings | 1 net carb each]
- Fiesta Ranch Taco Salad: Brown ¼ lb Ground Turkey + Add 2 teaspoon Spicy Ranch Packet to pan & saute + Add 2 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce to salad bowl + Top with prepared Ground Turkey + 2 tablespoon Salsa + 2 oz Shredded Cheese + 2 tablespoon Sour Cream [8 net carbs]
Keto Recipes for Dinner
There are plenty of keto dinner recipes to choose from but the easiest is this Italian style dinner. It comes together in less than 15 minutes and is an elegant and flavorful dish. Here is how to make it. All the keto dinner recipes provided in are fantastic meal prep options.
- Colorful Charcuterie Platter: Arrange 8 slices uncured Genoa Salami + 8 slices Black Forest Ham + 4 ounces Turkey Pepperoni + 15 slices Cucumber + 8 Kalamata Black Olives + 4 slices Provolone Cheese + 4 slices Muenster Cheese + 8 Mild Pepper Rings on a large platter + Spritz with 1 tablespoon Olive Oil + 1 tablespoon Italian Dressing [3 servings | 4 net carbs each]
- Bunless Chili Cheese Dogs: Brown 2 hotdogs in skillet 3-4 minutes + Microwave ⅓ can Skyline Chili 1-2 minutes until warm + Top hotdogs with prepared chili + ¼ cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese + 1 tablespoon Sour Cream (optional) [6 net carbs]
- Fathead Bagel Sandwiches: Fathead Bagels + Slice bagels in half + Toast in toaster oven + Assemble sandwich with 1 slice Cheese + 2 teaspoon Avocado Mayonnaise + 2 slices Salami + 2 slices Ham + ½ teaspoon Garlic Mustard + 1 thinly sliced Tomato + ¼ cup shredded Lettuce + 1 slice cooked Bacon [6 net carbs]
