Keto snacks can help satisfy hunger while maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Choose high-fat options with low carb counts like celery sticks with tahini sauce or make your own keto energy balls to stay on track with this diet.
Cold cuts make a convenient snack option, but try to opt for organic varieties with minimal or no added nitrates and additives. Or you could create meat roll-ups or wraps yourself.
Nuts
Nuts are nature’s go-to keto snack, packed with healthy fats and fiber for energy and hunger relief, regulating blood sugars while providing relief. While their fat-to-carb ratio varies by variety, certain nuts may work better with the keto diet than others.
Read nutrition labels before purchasing snacks, with particular attention paid to net carbs (total carbohydrates minus dietary fiber) so as to stay within your carb consumption guidelines. It can also be beneficial to select snacks with limited ingredients for easier tracking purposes.
When selecting nuts as keto-friendly snacks, opt for varieties with the lowest carb counts. Pecans, walnuts and macadamias are great choices as they contain healthy fats while still remaining relatively low-carb options.
Peanuts offer an ideal fat-to-carb ratio. To stay true to keto eating, choose organic peanut butter to avoid added sugars and additives. Pistachios may be another suitable alternative as their lower carbohydrates make them easy to snack on by the handful. Cashews however should be consumed sparingly since their carbs quickly accumulate; try eating only three handfuls at once; otherwise stick with other keto-friendly nuts listed below.
Pickles
Pickles make an excellent keto snack because they are low in both carbs and calories while being rich in nutrients that support gut health and inflammation reduction. Homemade pickles can easily be made using apple cider vinegar and saltwater brine; alternatively you can purchase store-bought options that have been labeled keto friendly.
When purchasing pickles, be sure to read and analyze their ingredients and nutritional information closely. Many brands of pickles contain sugar or other additives which could throw your ketosis out. When possible, opt for dill or sour varieties over sweet ones; these options typically have lower carb counts compared with bread-and-butter types.
Make your own keto fried pickles by dredging raw dill pickle spears through an egg and almond flour batter before baking them – this method provides crunchy texture without all of the extra carbs!
Keto may discourage snacking, but it’s essential to keep a healthy supply of keto snacks on hand when hunger strikes. Pickles provide a convenient quick-and-easy snack that’s great for DMV waiting rooms, long flights with delays or overtime football games for kids – plus pickles contain electrolytes – essential components of keeping you hydrated during a ketogenic diet!
Olives
Olives are an integral component of Greek cuisine and an excellent source of heart-healthy fats, boasting low levels of carbs (24). Plus they’re high in plant-based iron and vitamin E — perfect for adding into salads, drizzled onto meat dishes or enjoyed alongside cheese!
The ketogenic diet consists of eating plenty of healthy fats, moderate protein intake and no more than 50 grams per day of carbohydrates. It’s an effective way to combat inflammation while building muscle mass while simultaneously burning fat. Healthy snacks can help you stay on track between meals by helping prevent feelings of hunger from appearing uninvitedly.
Keto-friendly snacks may include meat jerky, hard-boiled eggs, tuna salad with canned salmon and mayonnaise or bacon or pepperoni. When selecting these products it’s essential that they come from quality farms without hormones being administered to raise them properly. These animals tend to live more natural lives and feed on nutrient-rich pasture grass, leading to healthier meat and higher omega-3 fatty acid content in their eggs (25). For an easy snack option that combines protein with healthy fats and nutrients from olives – mix guacamole with egg salad for an irresistibly tasty combination! You could even pair eggs with slices of avocado, chicken/turkey pieces, kale leaves and olives!
Bone Broth
Bone broth is an irresistibly satisfying snack packed with nutrients – particularly protein and essential fatty acids – making it the ideal way to stay full throughout your day and feel satiated.
Start making your own bone broth by adding chicken feet, knuckles and/or oxtail to water and simmering it for 12-24 hours – you may add vegetables or herbs for additional flavor! When your broth has reached completion, strain and use as the basis of soups or drink as an hot beverage – freeze or store for later!
One cup of bone broth contains less than 10 grams of carbohydrates, making it an excellent keto-friendly snack. In addition, bone broth provides essential sources of collagen – known for supporting healthy bones and maintaining smooth, supple skin – making this delicious treat both keto-friendly and highly nutrituous!
Bone broth contains an amino acid called glycine that has been proven to reduce food sensitivities and support gut health, promote healthy metabolism and avoid blood sugar spikes and crashes, among other benefits.
Trail Mix
Trail mix can provide an irresistibly crunchy snack to help you stay full for longer, providing healthy fats and proteins to satisfy hunger pangs while remaining keto-compliant. But, as trail mix contains natural sugars from dried fruit or other sources that could quickly add up and surpass your daily carb limit, portion control may be key if following a strict keto diet.
Nuts are an essential ingredient in trail mix, providing essential heart-healthy fats. Choose a variety of nuts including almonds, cashews, pecans, macadamia nuts and Brazil nuts; all naturally high in omega-3 fatty acids. You may also add some sesame, chia or flax seeds for extra nutrition boost.
Although store-bought trail mix may contain sugary ingredients like dried fruit and chocolate chips, you can create your own keto trail mix with just three simple ingredients. It is gluten free and vegan-friendly and works especially well when using sugar-free dark chocolate chips or Lily’s dairy free chocolate chips to stay dairy-free!
Beef jerky is another delicious keto-friendly snack option, although some varieties do use sugar to flavor their product. Pair this keto snack with cheese crisps or herbed full-fat creme fraiche for an irresistibly crunchy treat – or for even more crunch try keto-friendly pork rinds!
Fermented Vegetables
Fermented vegetables like kimchi, sauerkraut and tempeh not only make tasty snacks but can also aid your gut health by providing essential vitamins and minerals like iron, vitamin C and zinc. Their fermentation process breaks down some nutrients so they’re easier to digest; additionally they may even help those who are lactose intolerant reduce how much lactose they ingest!
Though most fruits aren’t approved of on a keto diet, there are a few that you may enjoy on occasion – such as blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Just be sure to read their ingredients list beforehand in order to check for added sugars!
Nuts are a staple food for those following a keto diet, but it’s essential that they select varieties with few carbs and an easily recognizable list of ingredients, like almonds, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts or pecans.
Avocado is another easy snacking solution that requires little prep. Enjoy it alone or pair it with eggs and cheese; use it instead of mayonnaise in traditional egg salad. Or make guacamole by mixing chopped red onion, salt and pepper with an avocado; this healthy treat boasts both protein and fiber while providing essential vitamin B6/K benefits (25).