Following a keto diet doesn’t have to be time-consuming nor expensive… Especially with these easy keto recipes.
This list was inspired through all of the emails I get requesting family-friendly or specifically kid-friendly meals. When I began my journey, keto and low carb were not as popular as it is today. It was a lot of research and trying recipes.
I had originally begun my journey because I was unhappy with my body. Prior to pregnancies, I was always thin. I was the girl that could eat whatever I wanted and stayed between 98 and 105 pounds.
As I said, that all changed when I became pregnant. It wasn’t really the pregnancies, per se. They changed the way I metabolized food but I had always had an unhealthy diet prior to that. I just didn’t gain.
The added weight paralyzed me. It kept me from enjoying time with my family in activities outside the home because I hated my body.
I had tried every diet over the years but none worked for me. It was too much thinking. Plus I usually hated the foods.
At one point, I heard about low carb and skeptically I decided to try it.
It came naturally to me.
It was regular foods. I would need to cook and avoid certain things like gluten and sugar but I already knew I needed to do that.
Immediately, I cut the soda I’d been drinking in excess (at least a case a week), omitted sugar (ate cookies, candy, and cakes all the time) and bread (we had bread with every meal!).
Over time, I found that my health was better. Prior, I had always been sick to the point of completely losing my voice. I had acid reflux. The chronic stomach aches were also gone.
Don’t get me wrong. Cutting all of the bad stuff was not easy at the beginning. It’s truly an addiction. You actually crave them when you start cutting them. That saying that it takes 21 days to form a habit, well you need to give it all of that. No backsliding. Trust me, eliminating things like soda and sugar alone will already make you feel better. So imagine how great you’ll feel making the complete change!
It’s really weird what the mind does to us. I literally felt so much better than I felt as if I could do anything. However, I didn’t realize I had lost weight. I still saw myself as overweight. It took a coworker to say ‘I think it’s time for you to buy new clothes’ that I saw myself. Really saw me. My clothes were hanging off me.
But I didn’t see it.
What’s Bad About Keto
Starting is hard. You have to cut certain carbs cold turkey. The soda, cookies, candy, desserts, and soda. And bread. Once you do it awhile, it comes easy to stick with it.
The really isn’t much bad I experience with keto. You learn what to do if you experience symptoms of ketosis. Like electrolytes.
However, the bad I did experience was judgemental people. Remember this one thing: No matter what plan you are on, there are saboteurs. People who say it’s not healthy or try to give you things and say ‘just one won’t hurt’.
As for unhealthy, that’s BS. Did you know that was initially created over 100 years ago to control epilepsy, seizures, and diabetes? To this day, many doctors are still utilizing keto as a treatment for people with these.
What You Should Not Be Doing
You should be focusing on real foods. Not meal replacement shakes, etc. Meat, vegetables, some fruits, and healthy fats should be the normal daily diet.
I suggest talking with your doctor first to see if keto is for you. An informed doctor. My doctor is a cardiologist and was highly educated as to keto and was all for me starting. However, some doctors do not believe in keto. You know, the same kind of doctor that doesn’t want you to take a natural supplement but will put you on 20 man-made medicines for something a simple food plan may reverse. This was the case with my issues.
Conclusion
While this may not be for everyone, and some may simply do it as a way to lose weight and revert back to the old way of eating, this is now a lifestyle plan for me. It is a way of life.
As I said, you may not find support with your family or circle of friends. If that is the case, hold strong. I suggest local groups for support. Look at meet-up. If not, or your schedule doesn’t permit a group, there are a ton of great groups on facebook. In fact, I belong to several. Find those that work with your way of thinking.
Let me know your thoughts! I’d love to hear from you on your journey, no matter where you are on that journey!
Now on with those recipes, I promised! These are the best of the best. My favorites that are also the most pinned on Pinterest.
Easy Keto Recipes For Any Time Of Day
Fat Bombs
These easy and inexpensive fat bomb recipes are so great. Work your way down the list, or pick at random. Search for your favorite ingredients first… but try all of these easy keto recipes!
Brie and Pecan Prosciutto Savory Fat Bombs
Caramel Apple Pie Fat Bomb Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
Dark Chocolate Coffee Fat Bomb Recipe
Dark Chocolate Low Carb Ketogenic Fat Bombs
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Fat Bombs
Pumpkin Spice Keto Fat Bomb Recipe
Raspberry Almond Chocolate Fat Bombs
Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs
White Chocolate Butter Pecan Fat Bombs
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Breakfast
The most important meal of the day, but not always easy to do on keto. However, these keto approved recipes are a snap. There are so many to choose from! If you’re bored with breakfast, then these are for you!
Sausage And Egg Breakfast Casserole
Green Chile and Cheese Egg Muffins
The Best Keto Breakfast Sandwich
Keto Breakfast Biscuits Stuffed with Sausage and Cheese
Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffin Cups
Sour Cream and Chive Egg Clouds
Cauliflower Hash Brown Egg Cups
2-Minute Low Carb English Muffins
Loaded Cauliflower Breakfast Bake
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Lunch
So much lunch to Munch on. These easy, cheap, and keto-friendly recipes have it all and then some! Soups, Salads, or sandwiches are only some of the many options.
4 Ingredient Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Soup
Healthy Turkey and Cheese Roll-Ups
Turkey and Veggies Snack Wraps
Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats
Slow Cooker Low Carb Zuppa Toscana Soup
Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Crock Pot Un-Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup
Roast Beef & Cheese Cucumber “Sandwiches”
Snacks
If you are snacking on keto, then you have to be careful. But these snack foods will keep you satisfied and on track.
The Best Low-Carb Tortilla Chips
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
Dinner
Some of the best meals ever are dinners. However, they can also be the most complicated. But don’t worry about overworking with these easy keto recipes.
Bacon Chicken Caesar Casserole
Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Low Carb Baked Chicken Tenders
Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
Caprese Chicken Sheet Pan Meal
Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
Crispy Baked Buffalo Drumstick
Grilled Cheesy Buffalo Chicken
Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese Casserole
Side Dishes
Side dishes make an amazing keto entree so much better. If you are looking for ways to plus up dinner, with more easy keto recipes, then you found a bunch of them!
“Better than Potatoes” Cheesy Cauliflower Puree
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Buttery Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Parmesan & Garlic
Cheesy Hasselback Zucchini Pizzas
Dessert
Dessert can be so hard on any diet. To do the right keto dessert, you need an awesome recipe. So, dig in to these easy keto recipes for the most extraordinary desserts.
3- Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Low Carb Lemon “Cheesecake” Bars
Thick Chocolate Low Carb Shakes
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
Low Carb Gooey Skillet Brownie
3-Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Mug Cake
Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Healthy Low-Carb Frozen Coffee Drink
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I hope you liked these easy keto recipes, because I think they’re amazing. Try them out so you can share how you liked them! But before you go, have a look at these articles.
The Best Keto Slow Cooker Recipes
56 Insanely Delicious Fat Bombs Recipes for Keto
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I can certainly make any of these keto recipes any day!
What a great list of cheap and easy keto recipes!
Good read, informative and well written. Great recipes.
Hi I and my partner are new to keto. And thank you for providing us 200 cheap and easy keto recipes. I am so excited to start with this new way of eating. I will share this blog to my partner, I’m sure he’ll love it! THanks!
Thank you so much for compiling this list… What a fantastic resource!!!
I am having a really hard time staying under my protein allotment! Fat and carbs are good though.