Keto Food Recipes
Keto foods are high in fat but low in carbohydrates. They can help people lose weight fast and improve their health. Keto diet plan helps reduce blood sugar levels and regulates hunger pangs. Below are some Keto Food Recipes;
1- BAKED EGGS WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS
INGREDIENTS
- 6 Eggs
- 6 slices (about 4 oz) Italian ham
- 8 oz Asparagus
- A few sprigs of fresh marjoram
- 1 tbsp Butter or ghee
DIRECTIONS
- Heat the oven to 350 °F degrees.
- Grease a muffin tray.
- Lay the ham down and around the hole so as to cover the bottom and sides.
- Add a few twigs of marjoram.
- Pour 1 egg into each form.
- Put in the oven and bake 10 – 12 minutes until cooked.
- Pull out and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Steam the asparagus, then season it with butter.
- Put all the ingredients on a plate and enjoy.
Ready in about: 20 minutes | Serves 2
2- Keto Porridge Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 5 oz Almond milk
- 3 tbsp Flour from light flax seeds
- 2 tbsp Coconut flour
- 2 tbsp Vegetarian protein
- Sweetener, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Pour the almond milk into a dipper and pour the dry mixture.
- Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly.
- First, the porridge will be thin but then thickens.
- Add sweetener to taste and mix.
- Put it in a bowl and add toppings!
Ready in about: 20 minutes | Serves 1
3. Keto Stuffed Avocado
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Avocado, pitted and cut in half
- 1 tbsp Butter, salted
- 3 Large eggs
- 3 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Clean out most of the avocado pulp, leaving about 1.5 cm around.
- Place a large frying pan over low heat and add butter.
- While the butter is melting, break the eggs into a bowl and whisk them, adding a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place bacon on one side of the pan and fry for a couple of minutes.
- On the other side pour the egg mixture and stir them regularly.
- Eggs and bacon should be prepared 5 minutes after adding eggs to the pan.
- If you find that the eggs are cooked a little before the bacon, remove the scrambled eggs and place them in a bowl.
- Mix the bacon and scrambled eggs together, and then fill the avocado halves with the mixture.
Ready in about: 15 minutes | Serves 1
Keto Snacks Recipes
Keto snacks are a great way to get your daily dose of fat without feeling like you’re eating a meal. They can help you feel fuller longer, keep you satisfied while still giving you energy to fuel your day. Here is a list of keto snack recipes for you to consider adding into your keto diet plan.
1. Salted Almonds
Ingredients:
● 7 oz raw almonds
● 4 tbsp salt
● 1 cup boiling water
Instructions:
1. Boil 1 cup water with salt. Once boiling, turn off the heat.
2. Pour the almonds into the water. Let soak for 15-20 minutes.
3. Drain water.
4. Line a pan with parchment paper and spread out the almonds. You can add some extra salt, if desired.
5. Bake at 300F for about 20 minutes.
These are a great snack food to buy or prepare ahead of time. You can stick them in a baggie or grab a handful and get on with your day. Almonds are high in saturated and unsaturated fats and plant protein which make them a great addition to your overall keto diet. You can follow the recipe below, or buy a can of salted almonds. Just make sure they have no hidden ingredients!
2. Green Low Carb Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients:
● 1.5 cups almond milk
● 1 oz spinach
● 50 grams cucumber
● 50 grams celery
● 50 grams avocado
● 1 tbsp coconut oil
● 10 drops liquid stevia
● 1 scoop protein powder (about 30 grams)
●½ tsp chia seeds (to garnish)
● 1 tsp matcha powder (optional)
Instructions:
1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend thoroughly.
While this drink is called a “breakfast smoothie”, it can be enjoyed mid-morning or mid-afternoon on those days where you know your meals have been lacking. It contains tons of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to keep you healthy and, not to mention healthy fats to keep you energized and in ketosis during your weight loss journey.
Recipe Macros
Fat: 25g; Carbohydrates: 4g; Protein: 30g3. Blueberry, Flax and Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
● 2 tbsp chia seeds
● 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
●¼ cup blueberries
● 1 tbsp. ground flax
● stevia (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a mason jar, mix together ingredients, except for blueberries.
2. Place in the fridge overnight.
3. The next morning, stir again, and let sit in the fridge for another hour.
4. Add blueberries, and mix.
A variation of the recipe above, with blueberries for some extra antioxidants and flavor, and ground flax for some extra fat
Recipe Macros
Fat: 11.1 g; Carbohydrates: 17.2g; Protein: 6.6g
Keto Dessert Recipes
Keto diet desserts are delicious and healthy treats that can help you lose weight fast. They’re low in carbs and high in fat, making them great options if you want to kick your carb-heavy lifestyle to the curb. Below are some Keto dessert recipes;
1- Keto Coconut Balls
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | 40servings -1x
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup keto maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend all your ingredients until a dough is formed.
- If the batter is too crumbly, add extra coconut milk until a slightly sticky texture remains.
- Using your hands, form into small balls.
- If desired,roll ballsin extra shredded coconut.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm.
Nutritional info per serving:
2- Keto Chocolate Mousse
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | 6 servings -1x
INGREDIENTS
- 6 oz (170 g) 100% dark chocolate
- 3 eggs
- 4Tablespoons (60 ml) coconut cream
- 1/4 cup erythritol orto taste
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
- Melt the chocolate.
- Let cool and stir the erythritol, coconut cream, and egg yolks into the mixture.
- Whisk the egg whites until peaks form.
- Carefully fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites using a spoon.
Nutritional info per serving:
Calories: 211, Sugar: 1 g, Fat: 13g, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 7 g
3- Keto Raspberry Ice Cream
Prep Time: 30 minute | Category: Dessert | Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups (100 g)raspberries
- 2 400ml cans of full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup (48 g) erythritol
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend the raspberries until smooth.
- Set aside, Shake the cans of coconut milk really well and empty into a large bowl.
- Whisk the mixture well until there are no lumps, then whisk in the erythritol.
- Place the mixture into an icecream maker and churn.
- Transfer the churned ice cream into a suitable freezer and gently stir in the reserved raspberry mix to create a swirl pattern.
- Store covered in the freezer until needed.
Nutritional info per serving:
Calories: 109 , Sugar: 2 g , Fat: 10 g , Carbohydrates: 6 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 1 g