Keto diets require high amounts of fat and protein while restricting carbohydrates, making snacking on-the-go challenging.
There are a number of delicious keto snack options, such as sliced deli meats that do not contain sugar. Pair this snack with avocado slices for additional fiber and vitamins!
1. Artichoke Hearts
Artichoke hearts are an ideal keto-friendly snack to add protein and flavor to any keto meal plan, packed with fiber, antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and folate. Plus they’re low in both carbs and calories!
This healthy keto snack can be made at home using only minimal ingredients and steps. Simply start with canned water-packed artichoke hearts, coat them in garlic powder, salt and parmesan “breading,” air fry until the crispiness you desire and top them off with additional flavors such as paprika, cumin red chili flakes or Cajun seasoning to enhance its taste and spice levels.
These delicious cheese-covered crunchy bites are an easy, portable way to get protein on-the-go. Sugar-free and only featuring 5g net carbs, they won’t throw your ketosis off balance.
This creamy low carb protein bar makes an excellent on-the-go keto snack! Packed with quality ingredients and 16g of protein, you’ll feel great eating this tasty treat.
This versatile, easy-to-make snack is great for any special occasion and event, from parties and picnics to keeping keto dieters on track with their keto diet goals. Make large batches ahead of time and store in your refrigerator as an easy healthy treat when needed – or even enjoy eating it by itself or topping other dishes! Ideal for busy individuals on the go who want an on-the-go keto solution.
2. Cucumbers
Cucumbers add an invigorating crunch to salads and appetizers, are low-cal and packed with nutrients, are versatile in their use and easily combined with other flavors for tasty creations. Cucumbers make ideal keto appetizers and sides due to their versatility; use this vegetable as the star player by creating Keto Summer Sausage Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese Mousse by The Keto Queens as a delicious example of how cucumber can become part of an unforgettable culinary delight! Enjoy this dish for lunch with silky-smooth cream cheese mousse in between bites of this refreshing vegetable goodness that makes for satisfying and keto-compliant appetizer that also meets nutritional standards!
Fill cucumbers with tuna, meat, or cheese fillings for a tasty keto snack by stuffing them using either forks or spoons – and the combinations are limitless! Food Drink Destinations’s Bacon Ranch Stuffed Cucumbers make an easy keto appetizer which requires only minimal ingredients and effort.
Make dehydrated cucumber snacks yourself using cucumber slices mixed with seasonings and some seasonings, creating crunchy, crispy snacks that are extra nutritious – plus they take minutes to make and store in the fridge to be enjoyed throughout the day!
A cup of cucumber contains only 2 grams of carbs and makes an ideal keto snack choice. As cucumbers contain 96% water, making them highly hydrating and perfect for weight loss. They also boast plenty of nutritional benefits including potassium and vitamin K content as well as providing essential dietary fiber, folic acid and Vitamin C content.
3. Nuts
Nuts provide healthy fats that are key components of a keto diet. Furthermore, nuts provide protein, minerals, and antioxidants in addition to being an excellent low-carb option – essential components of a balanced diet!
Nuts can easily fit into a keto diet, both raw and roasted varieties are easily accessible and accessible for consumption. But since nuts do contain carbohydrates, be mindful about how many you consume at one time; aim for small servings once or twice weekly.
Nuts that are keto-friendly include walnuts due to their omega-3 fatty acids that support heart health, but one ounce contains four grams of carbs; you should therefore consume them sparingly.
Brazil nuts make an ideal keto snack due to their relatively low amount of carbs compared to other nuts. Plus, selenium provides essential support for thyroid health and immune function – two important elements to maintain optimal wellness!
While roasted nuts are an easy keto-friendly option, you can create your own keto-friendly trail mix by selecting various nuts as well as raisins or dried cranberries from different species and adding raisins for texture and sweet notes. Experiment until you find one you enjoy!
Add some Gimme Roasted Seaweed to your trail mix for extra fiber and iron! Unlike most pre-packaged keto snacks, these treats feature only three ingredients – organic seaweed, sunflower oil and salt – making them healthier alternatives than many packaged treats without preservatives or gluten/soy allergens – perfect for all people on keto or not! They make for delicious snacks!
4. Dehydrated Vegetables
Three square meals daily is the baseline on any diet, but keto snacks can provide extra sustenance in between those meals. Snack foods should contain high amounts of fat and protein while not exceeding 10 grams of carbohydrates in each serving – also being low in sodium content.
Keto dehydrated vegetables offer an easy way to add crunch without breaking your carb-free ketogenic eating plan. Try making your own cucumber chips in the oven, dehydrating peppers, onions or broccoli into tasty snacks for delicious snack options.
Roasted almonds are another nutritious keto snack option, providing protein, fiber and heart-healthy fats in one delicious package. When selecting your brand of roasted almonds be sure to select one without added sugars and one that has reduced salt levels for best results.
Sliced deli turkey makes an easy and tasty keto snack option. Simply roll up some thin preservative-free deli turkey slices in lettuce leaves and mustard for an irresistibly tasty treat that packs only 2.9 grams of carbs into each bite!
Canned tuna is an easy and fast way to add protein and healthy fats into your diet, along with celery slices and cucumber slices for crunchiness, full-fat cream cheese or low carb dip for an indulgent and nutritious snack.
Fermented veggies such as pickles are an excellent source of probiotics that can aid digestive health, lower your risk for diabetes and heart disease, and make an ideal snack when eaten alongside herbed full-fat creme fraiche. You’ll likely find these products available at most grocery stores or gas stations.
5. Cheese
Keto diets require foods high in fats, protein and few carbs – ensuring you select delicious pre-packaged options to satisfy hunger while staying in ketosis.
Cheese makes an excellent keto snack choice because of its healthy fats, though you should seek out low-carb varieties. One such keto-friendly cheese option is cheddar with just 2 grams of net carbs per serving – another option would be using smoked or pepper jack cheese which has even lower net carb counts per serving. Another tasty cheese snack alternative are cheese crisps which offer crunchiness but boast delicious cheese flavor – these come in various varieties such as cheddar, parmesan or roasted pepper jack flavors!
Nuts and seeds make great keto snacks. Packed with nutrients, they offer satisfying crunch when cucumbers don’t cut it. Create your own trail mix by combining various nuts and seeds together; just be careful to leave out anything non-keto related like sugars or artificial sweeteners! A popular combination includes walnuts, cashews and pistachios!
Slicing deli meat ahead of time is another easy snack you can prepare ahead of time, offering low carb options at your grocery store. Avoid breaded and fried options due to higher levels of carbohydrates; opt for turkey, roast beef or ham instead. Or make spicy tuna cucumber bites using canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise, green onions, salt and pepper for even more variety!
If you’re craving something sweet, give keto-fied gummy bears a try. Sugar-free varieties can be found at grocery stores or you can make your own using sugar-free gelatin and unflavored jello powder. Or for something truly unique try creating keto-friendly popcorn using olive oil, butter and spices instead!