Healthy keto snacks typically consist of foods high in fat, moderate levels of protein and few carbohydrates. When choosing snacks to enjoy on keto diet, focus on choosing nutritious snacks like nuts and hard-boiled eggs that are easy to prepare – however keep some store-bought options on hand in case hunger strikes unexpectedly!
These snacks will help curb sweet cravings while satisfying salty snack needs, while providing valuable nutrition and natural energy sources.
Olives
Olives are an enjoyable savory snack naturally high in fat and low in carbohydrates that is keto-friendly food, helping you maintain a balanced diet. Olives contain oleic acid which has been associated with improved heart health and decreased risk of certain cancers; additionally they possess anti-inflammatory properties to relieve swelling while helping lower oxidative stress levels.
They can be enjoyed alone, stuffed with meats or cheeses, added to salads or other keto-friendly meals like eggs and spinach; or eaten as part of keto diet-friendly dishes like eggs and spinach. Furthermore, they contain vitamin E, antioxidants and soluble fiber – but due to high sodium levels they should be eaten with caution if you have high blood pressure or heart disease history.
Nuts and seeds make excellent low-carb, high-fat Keto snacks. Packed full of omega-3 fatty acids and other essential minerals, they’re easily eaten raw or cooked and make a perfect addition to salads or turned into creamy nut butter that’s ideal for sandwiches or dips – just be sure to choose an all-natural variety without added preservatives or sweeteners!
Eggs are an ideal high-protein, low-carb keto snack to keep you feeling satisfied and full for hours. An excellent source of choline (an essential nutrient for brain and nervous system function) they also contain lean proteins which may assist with body recomposition (losing fat while maintaining muscle) when combined with strength training.
Bone broth offers another protein-rich solution with high amounts of both proteins and fat, but limited carbs. A bowl can not only boost immunity but also provide essential calcium, magnesium and potassium benefits.
Nuts and Seeds
Nuts and seeds make an excellent keto snack because they offer healthy fats as well as protein, with different varieties offering different amounts of net carbs per gram if you follow a keto diet. Some great choices for keto snacking include almonds, Brazil nuts, flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds.
Nuts and seeds provide essential minerals, nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants that support a healthy lifestyle. Nuts and seeds are versatile enough to easily fit into a range of keto recipes; whether raw, roasted, or ground into nut butters – Macadamia nuts for example are high-fat nuts low in carbohydrates yet rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc selenium. In addition, these nuts contain plenty of vitamins such as A, Thiamine Niacin Pantothenic Acid & B6.
On the other hand, sunflower seeds are an excellent source of Vitamin E and fiber. Furthermore, sunflower seeds have become increasingly popular as keto snacks because of their versatility – you can eat them both raw or roasted and they make for tasty additions to both savory and sweet keto recipes!
Eat them as a salad topping or stir them into yogurt for an easy and nutritious keto snack! Or pair them with hard-boiled eggs and leafy green vegetables as an instant energy boost!
Bone Broth
Bone broth is an integral component of many traditional diets, from Paleo and ketogenic communities to those with vegetarian eating plans, providing essential nutrition without breaking the bank. Perfect for sipping alone or adding flavorful soups and recipes, bone broth can also be found pre-packaged for purchase or it can even be DIY’ed at home to save money!
Begin with a large pot filled with water. Next, add 2-4 pounds of animal bones and any connective tissues you wish to add; reduce heat to simmer, and allow your broth to simmer for 12-24 hours; the longer it sits in the pot, the more nutrients it will contain. For added flavor add vegetables such as onion, carrot, celery, parsley or thyme prior to boiling the broth.
Consuming bone broth helps heal your gut, as its amino acid glycine aids muscle formation. Bone broth may also support the function of the intestinal wall and may prevent leaky gut syndrome – where substances escape the intestines into the bloodstream – according to a 2021 mouse study, gelatin found in bone broth protected cells that line the GI tract from damage.
Make homemade bone broth easily and cost-effectively by boiling a variety of meat, fish, poultry and vegetables (such as leeks onions and green bell peppers ) until the liquid has reduced by roughly half in volume before taking it off the stove and letting it cool before straining through a fine mesh sieve into containers for later use. This method allows for large batch production that you can store and use whenever necessary.
Cage-Free Eggs
Eggs are an indispensable staple of the keto diet, serving as an ideal source of protein that can curb cravings and keep you full. When shopping for cage-free eggs that are free from hormones and antibiotics sourced from chickens who roam freely in barns or pastures rather than living in cramped battery cages. Starbucks, Nestle and Unilever have committed to 100 percent cage-free egg production; many more food companies may follow suit soon!
Eggs make for convenient keto snacks that can be enjoyed anywhere. A delicious avocado egg salad made by mixing hard-boiled eggs with mashed avocado, minced red onion, salt and pepper provides a filling snack full of healthy fats and vitamin E.
Add some kick to your eggs by mixing paprika, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper into the batter before cooking, drizzle the mixture with olive oil and serve it as an easily portable low-carb breakfast or snack!
Eggs can also be used to craft tasty keto-friendly deli roll-ups using turkey, ham or roast beef rolled up with cheese and veggies for an irresistibly delicious treat. Or pair sliced vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers or celery sticks with guacamole as an easy and lightened up veggie snack option. Or create your own keto-friendly yogurt parfait using plain Greek yogurt, frozen berries (keep frozen ones handy!), chia seeds and sweetener for a dessert-inspired treat – perfect!
Pasture-Raised Beef
Grass-fed and finished beef is the healthiest, most sustainable option when it comes to eating meat. Regenerative agriculture practices that work with rather than take from nature is synonymous with grass-fed and finished beef production. Cows enjoy a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals from eating various grasses and plants while helping their surrounding land to recover after being grazed; manure from these cows serves as an organic fertilizer which also contributes to soil replenishment for future growth of grass, legumes, or other plants. Regenerative agriculture practices refers specifically to grass-fed & finished beef production practices rather than constantly taking from its land resources rather than always taking from its resources without giving back something in return – something which regenerative agriculture practices do.
At Mission Meats, we take great pride in offering Keto snacks made with 100% grass fed beef and pasture raised chicken and turkey as part of our keto snacks line. When shopping for keto snacks, make sure that 100% grass fed is listed on the label – meaning the cow consumed organically grown grasses for its entire lifetime – along with organic grains like oats and corn that contain no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
pasture-raised meats contain more good fats, vitamin A, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids compared with conventionally raised meat. Furthermore, pasture-raised poultry shows similar nutritional improvements when compared with conventionally raised poultry; eggs from cage-free chickens have significantly reduced salmonella infection rates – one of the major causes of food poisoning!