The keto diet is rich in proteins, healthy fats and low in carbs – these delicious recipes make it simple to adhere to this way of eating, from delicious breakfast pancakes and fast lunch ideas through meatloaf dinner ideas and beyond!
Start off a fuss-free brunch or midweek meal for one with this chilli, cheese and garlic mushroom omelette! Add colourful roasted vegetables or cauliflower rice as sides for an ultra-healthy dish!
Meat
Meat lovers will find plenty of choices available to them on the keto diet, from breakfast pancakes and simple lunch ideas, to protein-rich cuts of meat in hearty dishes like meatloaf or classics such as grilled cheese sandwiches.
The keto diet is known for its weight-loss benefits, but it also can aid those living with type 2 diabetes by providing blood sugar control solutions. Our collection of keto healthy recipes features everything you need for an easy transition onto this popular meal plan.
Start off right by beginning with this delicious meal idea from Closet Cooking. Mahi mahi is an oil-rich fish that cooks beautifully when combined with Closet Cooking’s lemony butter sauce recipe, while pairing it with delicious roasted greens and ultra-creamy cauliflower for an unforgettable meal experience.
Recipe Champions’ steak nachos offer a fun way to indulge in Mexican flavors without all of the carbs. Bell peppers topped with your choice of toppings make an excellent alternative to tortilla chips; add crunch with chopped pecans or almonds before serving, and you’ll love this dish for casual weeknight dining!
Vegetables
As part of your ketogenic diet, vegetables are vitally important. They provide fiber, vitamins and minerals, while helping control carbohydrate consumption. When cooking vegetables on a ketogenic diet, one of the best methods is cooking in a skillet using some form of fat such as olive oil, butter or ghee – this allows your veggies to crisp up while still maintaining its shape and texture. Alternatively, roasting brings out their natural flavor; baking them in bacon fat makes an especially delectable treat!
Another delicious and convenient way to incorporate vegetables is in a casserole or soup dish, which can easily accommodate various varieties of veggies from your meal the previous night. Casseroles or soups also make great ways of using up leftover produce from dinner!
One of the fastest and easiest ways to incorporate veggies into your diet is with a stir fry. This versatile dish can serve as both an afternoon snack or light dinner; simply combine broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms for an exceptional dish!
Eat your veggies in salads to boost their nutritional value and feel full. Combining protein and fat sources like chicken or tuna makes salads particularly filling; adding nuts or seeds increases both its protein and healthy fat contents further.
If you’re craving something sweet, try making this no-bake snack instead of buying store-bought cookies or bars which contain ingredients forbidden on a ketogenic diet. With only three ingredients and minutes needed to create, this simple no-bake treat offers a tasty solution!
These delicious cheese crackers are created using almond flour, three types of cheese and an egg for the ultimate keto snack! Enjoy with some smashed avocado for a delightful appetizer to share among both keto and non-keto friends alike.
Dairy
We have many delicious dairy-free keto recipes for those with dairy sensitivities or allergies as well as those who simply don’t enjoy dairy, ranging from breakfast through dinner with simple side dishes and indulgent snacks designed to meet strict keto guidelines.
These keto recipes are naturally low carb and packed with nutritious ingredients that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. From chicken to pork to fish, salads, soups, cheese-filled bakes and beyond – this collection of dairy free keto recipes includes delicious dishes that the whole family will appreciate.
If you are on a ketogenic diet, it is recommended to limit carbohydrates to under 20 grams a day. While many ingredients used in keto healthy recipes naturally contain minimal carbs, this collection also features modified versions without gluten, sugar and other processed ingredients that would typically be prohibited on this type of diet.
Many of these recipes utilize vegetables that provide essential fiber, essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system. Furthermore, cauliflower, zucchini and broccoli can be used to create non-starchy “rice” and noodles as healthier alternatives to starchy starches that contain high amounts of carbohydrates. Other healthy additions may include eggs (an excellent source of protein), coconut oil which has anti-inflammatory properties as well as nuts as good sources of fats; many of these foods also provide an abundance of antioxidants and micronutrients.
Oils
As the keto diet is a high-fat, low-carb eating plan, it requires an array of healthy cooking oils and fats for meal preparation and snacking. Olive oil, avocado oil, refined coconut oil and MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) oils are excellent choices; for animal fats such as lard or tallow use caution as these could contain added trans fats that could lead to health complications.
Extra virgin olive oil is one of the go-to cooking oils for keto diet enthusiasts, often used as salad dressing or drizzled over savory dishes. Packed full of healthy monounsaturated fats, antioxidants and nutrients like vitamins E and K it’s ideal for sauteing, roasting and frying but can also pair perfectly with sweet keto recipes and be used to create homemade mayonnaise!
Refined coconut oil is a nutritious cooking oil with wide application in both sweet and savory dishes, providing plenty of heart-healthy fats as well as energy-producing medium-chain triglycerides that your body quickly converts to energy.
Make tropical desserts even sweeter by swapping out butter or vegetable oil with this tropical-flavor oil! Perfect for frying, sauteing and even creating homemade mayonnaise and other dips and sauces!
This oil makes an excellent alternative to olive or avocado oil in baking and cooking applications, due to its abundance of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants as well as its high smoke point – perfect for use when frying or high-heat cooking takes place.
While other sunflower and safflower oils contain delicate fatty acids that oxidize quickly and cause inflammation, this one boasts high proportions of healthy heat-stable fatty acids – making it a fantastic alternative to avocado or olive oils in cooking and can even make for healthier mayonnaise options!
Rich, creamy oil with a delicious nutty taste that brings out the flavors in savory dishes, such as homemade mayonnaise or dressings. Although pricey, this versatile source of healthy fats and vitamin E makes an excellent addition to both savory and sweet recipes alike.