The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular diets today. The keto diet is also known as a low-carb, high-fat diet. The idea behind this type of eating is to reduce your carbohydrate intake and replace them with healthy fats.
This article will be going over 55 delicious and healthy recipes that you can use on the keto diet.
1. Crunchy Cheese Ranch Pinchos
Pinchos are small finger foods that are usually served at bars. It is popular in the Basque region of Spain. This recipe is a keto version of pinchos, which contain bacon, nuts, and chives.
2. Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza
Using cauliflower to make pizza crust has a lot of health benefits. This recipe makes use of cauliflower to create an exquisite pizza base, additionally, it is low carb and keto friendly which makes it a great meal.
Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Recipe
3. Keto Chicken Salad With Creamy Chimichurri Dressing
This delicious keto meal is very simple to make. It originated from South America. It is made up of finely chopped parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and oregano. If you've never tried it, you're missing out.
Keto Chicken Salad With Creamy Chimichurri Dressing Recipe
4. Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
If you grew up enjoying the flavor of Hamburger Helper, you'll love this keto cheeseburger casserole that serves a crowd. This crave-worthy dish, made with ground beef, seasonings, no-sugar-added marinara, heavy cream, and shredded cheese, is destined to become your go-to keto classic. While many casseroles rely on starchy ingredients like pasta and rice, this dish will persuade you that you can omit the carbs entirely while still preserving the heartiness.
Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
5. Curried Peanut Dip
When warm, this creamy, spicy-sweet dip will be loose and pourable, but once fully cold, it will thicken. It's even great with leftover roast or rotisserie chicken, jammy eggs, cucumber spears, and roasted sweet potatoes for the ultimate (desk-friendly) lunch.
Curried Peanut Dip Recipe
6. Green Keto Blueberry Avocado Shake
This is a large, filling, clean green power keto shake that will fulfill your hunger without affecting your blood sugar. Because avocado and coconut milk are high in healthy fats, they provide more energy for a longer period of time. This is the core idea behind diets like keto and paleo, which promote eating a lot of these fats so you don't have to rely on refined carbs or sugars to get through the day.
Green Keto Blueberry Avocado Shake Recipe
7. Keto Waffles
You've probably seen the term "chaffle" floating about. Let me inform you if you haven't already. The "chaffle" is a waffle prepared with just two ingredients: cheese and eggs. Because it has no extra flours or sugars, it is the ideal waffle for the keto diet.
Even though the ingredients are the same as in a normal scrambled eggs dish, the texture is completely different. Spread some butter on top, add some syrup (or sugar-free syrup for keto-dieters), and you've got yourself a great low-carb breakfast.
So, if you're looking for some low-carb adjustments to add to your life, try this keto waffles recipe instead of the traditional waffle mix!
Keto Waffle Recipe
8. Zucchini Noodles With Bacon Vinaigrette
Giving up carbohydrates may be the most difficult aspect of following a keto diet. We would never say that zucchini noodles are identical to pasta, but they may be dressed up with sauces and toppings to make them a filling alternative to a plate of spaghetti. Combining them with a bacon fat vinaigrette is one of these moves—we all know bacon improves everything.
Zucchini Noodles With Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe
9. Keto Buckeye Cookie Fat Bombs
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Buckeye cookies are chocolate-dipped peanut butter fudge balls. We used a few simple ingredient adjustments to make them keto. Instead of powdered sugar, we use a powdered keto-friendly sweetener such as Xylitol or Stevia. To maintain the chocolate coating keto, we're using sugar-free chocolate with MCT oil added for a glossy finish.
Keto Buckeye Cookie Fat Bombs Recipe
10. Blackberry Sage Breakfast Sausage
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This recipe mixes high-quality ground meat (essential for Whole30) with fresh sage and blackberries, which give sweetness and earthiness to the dish. We guarantee it will be the lightest breakfast sausage you've ever had!
Don't worry if the berries are difficult to incorporate into the meat before cooking; simply form them into rounds and everything will stay together as it cooks.
Blackberry Sage Breakfast Sausage Recipe
11. Baked Buffalo Wings
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Every year, millions of pounds of Buffalo wings are consumed in the United States. Aside from being messy, those wings all had one thing in common: they spent a long time in the deep fryer. This approach doubles the calories in an already fatty cut of chicken. Grilling or oven-roasting your wings, on the other hand, dramatically reduces fat; it's also easier, less expensive (no quart of oil for frying), and (particularly on the grill) tastier.
Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe
12. Keto Pancakes
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It's not simple to perfect the perfect pancake recipe, but once you've mastered it and your pancake-flipping talents, there's a high chance you'll want to prepare a few flapjacks for breakfast anytime you get the chance. And if you're on the keto diet, there's no need to fear about losing out. That's right—just because you're on a low-carb diet doesn't mean you can't have some fluffy pancakes to start your morning. This is where our keto pancakes recipe comes in handy.
13. Instant Pot Creamy Chicken With Spinach
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When you have to cook for more than four people, it might be difficult to locate a main meal that is simple (and quick) to prepare. You could certainly make a casserole. However, if you're searching for a meal that can accommodate any diet—keto, low-carb, gluten-free, you name it—this Instant Pot creamy chicken recipe will not disappoint. With two pounds of chicken, you can easily serve dinner to up to eight people in under 30 minutes
14. Chilled Avocado Soup
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A cream soup is typically made with milk or, well, cream. However, in this case, the creaminess comes entirely from the avocados, making this soup healthier for both your heart and your waistline. Cream has a lot of saturated fats, which might raise your cholesterol levels. Avocado, on the other hand, contains primarily monosaturated fat, making it a better choice for your cardiovascular health. Avocado is high in other nutrients and is low in sodium, sugar, and cholesterol.
15. Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
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If you grew up enjoying the flavor of Hamburger Helper, you'll love this keto cheeseburger casserole that serves a crowd. This crave-worthy dish, made with ground beef, seasonings, no-sugar-added marinara, heavy cream, and shredded cheese, is destined to become your go-to keto classic. While many casseroles rely on starchy ingredients like pasta and rice, this dish will persuade you that you can omit the carbs entirely while still preserving the savory flavor.
Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
16. Keto Pizza Cups
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You're going to want to eat pizza regardless of your dietary preferences. Ketogenic dieters are no exception. Fortunately, keto-friendly toppings like cheese and pepperoni are available. But what about the rest of the components? This is where this keto pizza cups recipe comes in.
Keto Pizza Cups Recipe
17. Chunky Guacamole And Cheese Crisps
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Guacamole is the ideal keto dip since it is full in beneficial fats from heart-healthy avocados. While typical tortilla chips aren't keto-friendly, I like to use parmesan crisps or pork rinds as a crunchy guac vessel. While the larger avocado bits give this recipe some body, you can fully smooth it out with an immersion blender.
18. Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
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19. Keto Strawberry Mascarpone
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We all know and adore strawberries and whipped cream, but try adding mascarpone for a delightful Italian twist. Mascarpone adds creaminess, lightness, and a faint acidic touch to traditional whipped cream (the tanginess comes from the citric acid used to thicken this dessert-destined cream cheese.) Not to add that this is a keto dessert!
20. Instant Pot Keto Cheeseburger Soup
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Cheeseburger soup is typically made with the following delectable ingredients: ground meat, cheese, and potatoes. But what if you're trying to follow the keto diet and can't have those extra net carbs? Whether you're new to the keto diet or just searching for more low-carb meal options, this Instant Pot keto cheeseburger soup is ideal for weeknight dinners (or lunches!).
21. Keto BBQ Pork Dip
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The dip is essentially a keto version of rilette, a meat spread often created by chopping pork into small pieces and slowly simmering it with oil. To make this dish unique each time, experiment with other spices—a chipotle version or a Chinese five spice spread would both be delicious. Serve it as a keto snack or appetizer.
22. Keto Pumpkin Pie
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Pumpkin pie is the first pumpkin-flavored delicacy. While there are many pumpkin spice goods available, pumpkin pie is a tried-and-true favorite. However, if you're on a stringent diet, such as the keto diet, you might not be able to eat the traditional pumpkin pie served at a family gathering. But don't worry! This keto pumpkin pie bars recipe is packed with the deliciousness of canned pumpkin and is free of additives and preservatives.
Keto Pumpkin Pie Recipe
23. Pecorino-Romano Crisps With Thyme
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We sometimes wonder where the keto diet would be without cheese. Yes, cheese is one guilty pleasure that you don't have to give up simply because you're trying to consume less carbs and sweets. Cheese comes in a variety of flavors and textures, and the majority of them are heavy in fat and protein. Sure, it might be high in calories and sodium, but whether or not a cheese is "healthy for you" depends entirely on the variety. For example, PecSLOorino-Romano, a hard salty Italian sheep's-milk cheese included in this recipe, has been dubbed the "champagne of cheese" and has been linked to numerous health advantages. It contains conjugated linoleic acid, which has been related to a reduced BMI and a lower risk of diabetes. Sheep's milk cheeses have more calcium than cow's milk cheeses.
24. Slow-Cooker Shredded Pork
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There are several reasons why this dish is ideal for a hectic weeknight—the active cooking time is reduced, you can utilize this flexible pork in a variety of ways, and it's one of the most delicious keto recipes we've ever tasted. Wrap this pork with slaw in a low-carb tortilla to make a keto taco, or simply eat it as a high-protein, low-carb dish.
25. Butter-Baked Salmon And Asparagus
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Grilled salmon and asparagus are typically tasty together, but this baked salmon recipe is even better for keto dieters since it adds more yummy fat to the omega-3 fatty acids found naturally in salmon. The flavor of lemon in the mayo-based topping complements the asparagus well.
26. Keto Bread
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Because the keto diet is low-carb, you might think that things like bread are off-limits. That is no longer the case, owing to this keto bread recipe. You can make a keto-compliant bread without jeopardizing your aims by experimenting with ingredients such as almond flour and flax meal.
Keto Bread Recipe
27. Nut And Coconut Granola
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Granola appears to be the type of breakfast treat you can't have on the keto diet due to its high sugar and carbohydrate content. Because the keto diet focuses primarily on maintaining a low net-carb count throughout the day, a dish of standard store-bought granola would fully deplete that carb count in one sitting. You can, however, enjoy the crunchiness of granola in the morning with a full-fat yogurt or milk due to this simple keto granola recipe.
28. Creamy Ham And Broccoli Soup
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Following a keto diet may be difficult at first as you become acclimated to eating foods you may not have eaten much of before, but there are numerous advantages to doing so. According to a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, a ketogenic diet helps regulate appetite and boosts metabolic rate. The idea is to have you eating a lot of healthy fat with some protein and little carbs, as doing so helps your body to enter ketosis, which is when your body burns fat for energy because you don't have much glucose to draw from. Our ham and broccoli soup dish demonstrates that you may follow a keto diet while still enjoying your favorite comfort foods.
29. Keto Macadamia Nut And Pepita Trail Mix
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It can be difficult to organize your meals for the week if you're new to the keto diet. On the keto diet, there are fairly conventional restrictions concerning what you may and cannot eat. However, if you haven't previously prepared meals for this specific diet, you might be unsure where to begin with the list of keto-friendly foods. But don't worry, we've got you covered with dishes like this keto trail mix.
Keto Macadamia Nut And Pepita Trail Mix Recipe
30. Pesto Chicken
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This keto diet dish is picture-perfect: chicken breasts covered with mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce. Pesto, which is created with basil, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts, offers rich, satiating, heart-healthy unsaturated fats to the meal. And the spicy bites of arugula, fresh tomato, and red onion match the gooey melted mozzarella perfectly. If you like basil, this pesto chicken recipe can become one of your go-to midweek dinners.
Pesto Chicken Recipe
31. Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
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| Photo from mindovermunch.com So you've decided to try the keto diet, but you still crave sweets. However, just because you're on a low-carb diet doesn't mean you have to forego dessert totally. These keto chocolate chip cookies can compete with any other cookie recipe out there, yet they won't disrupt your ketosis goals. |
32. Keto Popcorn Chicken
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| Photo from allchickenrecipes.com This ultra-crispy oven-baked chicken recipe starts and ends with a unique keto breaded crust. We combine almond flour, chopped almonds, and flaky spelt grain to make a distinctive crunchy combination that adheres well to little pieces of chicken. While corn flakes are used in many traditional crunchy chicken recipes, spelt flakes are lower in carbohydrates and have a toasted, nutty flavor. |
33. Sausage And Mushroom Frittata
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Sausage And Mushroom Frittata Recipe
34. Keto Chicken Scaloppine
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| Photo from eatthis.com This lighter, more authentic version of chicken scaloppine wraps chicken and sage in a sheet of prosciutto, which then crisps and keeps the chicken moist while it cooks. A splash of wine and chicken stock added right to the pan creates your 2-minute sauce. Just another example of why simpler is frequently better. |
Keto Chicken Scaloppine Recipe
35. Zucchini Streusel Keto Muffins
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Bread is one of the first meals you'll have to say goodbye to if you're on the keto diet. You're living a very low-carb lifestyle right now, and bread in all of its forms is, as we all know, carb-heavy. But we're here to show you that you don't have to give up everything you enjoy eating to go keto—including muffins.
Zucchini Streusel Keto Muffins Recipe
36. Sweet And Spicy Beef Stir-fry
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37. Keto Lemon Cookies
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Lemon taste is amplified in these delightful and fragrant keto lemon cookies. There's lemon zest and juice in the cookie dough, and additional lemon juice in the frosting, coupled with a sprinkle of salt to bring out the zestiness (a pinch of salt is the trick to helping bring out flavor from other ingredients). Allow the lemon aroma to fill your kitchen!
38. Bloody Mary Skirt Steak
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As good as a Bloody Mary is as a drink, it's much better as a marinade. That's because the tomato juice's sweet and salty flavors, the heat from the horseradish and Tabasco, and the acid from the lemon all work together to tenderize and enliven an otherwise ordinary piece of beef. The robust tastes of a Bloody appear to mix best with a slab of grilled beef, but this marinade might work wonders on chicken and pork as well. For a near-perfect supper, serve with grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes.
39. Instant Pot Lemon Chicken
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Using an Instant Pot is a quick and easy way to prepare succulent chicken. This Instant Pot lemon chicken recipe involves almost no prep work and will have supper on the table in under 30 minutes. Chicken is cooked in chicken broth with a dash of fresh lemon juice and served with simple sides like roasted broccoli or Brussels sprouts.
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe
40. Arugula And Grapefruit Salad
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This arugula and grapefruit salad is intended as a side dish, but it can easily be turned into a full meal by adding protein and fat. If you enjoy the sweet flavor of fruit in a salty salad, the grapefruit chunks in this recipe will satisfy you. With only 10 grams of sugar per serving, you'll enjoy some of that natural sweetness without going overboard on the sugar.
41. Keto Cheesecake
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Keto cheesecake is a thing, and it's a great one. A macadamia nut and almond flour crust is paired with coconut, berries, and plenty of cream cheese in this dish. You can fulfill your sweet taste without jeopardizing your keto aims, and your non-keto pals will enjoy this keto cheesecake too.
42. Scallops With Chimichurri
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Chimichurri is a herb-based sauce from Argentina that is used to garnish and enhance a range of foods, particularly grilled meats and seafood. Once you've made it, you'll find it difficult not to smear it over everything: sandwiches, grilled vegetables, and eggs. It's probably worth your time to double the recipe and save some in the fridge for when cravings strike.
43. Ham, Mushroom, And Spinach Frittata
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Try a hearty frittata that's low in calories and will keep you full until lunchtime. If you're only preparing for one, keep half in the fridge overnight.
Ham, Mushroom, And Spinach Frittata Recipe
44. Peanut Butter Chicken
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This fresh, low-cost chicken recipe will be a hit with the entire family. Because of its high fat and low carb content, this meal is ideal for weight loss/fat burning. This is especially true if you follow the keto diet.
45. Tomato Baked Eggs
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Make these easy cooked eggs with a garlicky tomato sauce and serve on crusty bread for a relaxing weekend brunch or light lunch.
Tomato Baked Eggs Recipe
46. Herb Omelette With Fried Tomatoes
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Make a delicious, protein-rich brunch or breakfast for two. This healthy omelette can be ready in 10 minutes and garnished with juicy tomatoes.
Herb Omelette With Fried Tomatoes Recipe
47. Omelette Roll-up
Make a low-carb wrap out of a one-egg omelette and slather it with salsa for a low-carb alternative to a flatbread or sandwich. Vegetarian snack that is quick and easy to make.
Omelette Roll-up Recipe
48. One Pot Coconut Fish Curry
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Our quick one-pot curry takes only 30 minutes to prepare and takes only 5 minutes to cook. It's ideal for feeding the family quickly and on a budget when served with rice and yogurt. Serve with cauliflower rice for a low-carb dinner.
One Pot Coconut Fish Curry Recipe
49. Creamy Chicken Stew
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Prepare this creamy, comforting stew to go with mashed mini jacket potatoes. This hearty one-pot dish with chicken, peas, and leeks is ideal for a special family dinner.
Creamy Chicken Stew Recipe
50. Crab-stuffed Avocado
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Stuffing a halved avocado cavity has to be one of the simplest ways to serve it, and this crab filling can be made ahead of time.
Crab-stuffed Avocado Recipe
51. Mushroom Hash With Poached Eggs
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With this nutritious brunch recipe, you can get three of your five-a-day before noon. Mushrooms are high in zinc, an important nutrient for maintaining healthy skin.
Mushroom Hash With Poached Eggs Recipe
52. Pigeon And Beet Root Salad
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A simple salad is elevated with pan-fried game. Combine the meat with apples and beets, and add texture with hazelnuts.
53. Green Shakshuka
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Treat yourself to a shakshuka with a twist. To serve with this healthy weekend breakfast, combine your favorite greens, eggs, and flatbreads.
54. Creamy Bacon Spinach Dip
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Whether you follow the keto diet or not, this dip will quickly become a staple in your party recipe rotation. This dip can be made up to a day ahead of time and refrigerated; it makes excellent morning leftovers. For maximum scoopability, serve it alongside any sliced-up crunchy vegetable, or spread it on a low-carb cracker or keto bread.
Creamy Bacon Spinach Dip Recipe
55. Vegan Banana Cupcakes
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Make these simple banana cupcakes for an afternoon snack. They are dairy and egg-free, making them ideal for vegans.