The ketogenic diet is easily the hottest new diet trend out there, and there is a ton of science to back up its benefits for heart disease, cancer, and more! If you haven’t heard of it before, it calls for a diet very high in fat and very low in carb. This causes the body to burn fat for energy instead of glucose which produces ketones (where the name comes from). The tough part, though, is it’s quite a shift from a traditional diet and can be quite restrictive. So, the struggle is sticking with it. That’s where these keto recipes come in! They will help you stay on track, lose weight, and cure any carb cravings you just can’t shake!
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1. Delicious (Almost) No Carb Pizza Recipe
One of the classic cravings on a low carb diet is pizza. So rather than think endlessly about how much you want it, you can try this delicious keto pizza recipe. Wondering what the crust is made of? It’s actually a clever combo of cheese and eggs! (via 730 Sage Street)
2. 5-Ingredient Low Carb Bagels
Another carb heavy craving that you may face on your ketogenic diet (or most diets for that matter) is a bagel. So if you find yourself overdosed with eggs and bacon in the morning and dying for some carbs, try out this smart swap. It only takes 5 ingredients to make and uses almond flour so it is MUCH lower in carb and higher in fat to be keto-friendly. There’s a reason this is one of the most popular keto recipes on Pinterest. Oh, and it is gluten-free. (via Wholesome Yum)
3. Low Carb Cheese Taco Shells
More than the taste, one of the biggest things you may miss when going on a very low carb keto diet without chips or crackers is that crunch. That’s why this substitute for a taco shell is totally genius! You can create your own crispy faux taco shells by baking cheddar cheese! (via Home Made Interest)
4. Keto Lasagna
Next on our list of keto recipes is one that crushes perhaps the most popular carb craving: pasta! You don’t have to give up all your favorite pasta dishes on a keto diet, though. You can find smart swaps instead like using zucchini noodles to make lasagna in this recipe. (via Ketogasm)
5. Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto
My two favorite pasta swaps are zoodles made with a spiralizer (this is my favorite one) and spaghetti squash. Then, topping them with this creamy avocado pesto has me dying to try this recipe. (via Eat Yourself Skinny)
6. Keto Pigs in a Blanket
Serve these at your next party and I bet no one will guess they are keto and low carb! They are a perfect appetizer and easy to make in 30 minutes or less using almond flour, egg and cheese. (via Keto Connect)
7. Low Carb Cheese Crackers (Keto-Friendly)
A few weeks in to your keto diet you may be ready to kill for a cracker. Don’t fall off the wagon! Instead, whip up this quick recipe of low carb crackers in under 30 minutes and just a handful of ingredients. (via I Save A to Z)
8. Cauliflower Crusted Grilled Cheese
Cauliflower is such a versatile ingredient and will become your best friend when you go keto. You can use it to make pizza crust, mashed potatoes and even grilled cheese (or other grilled sandwich)! (via Kirbie’s Cravings)
9. Best Keto Bread
If you just can’t shake the bread cravings, check out this amazing keto “bread” recipe for a fantastic sandwich swap. (via Keto Connect)
10. High Protein Double Chocolate Muffins
Look at this photo with the oozing chocolate center and chocolatey goodness and then check out those macros! I don’t know which one makes you more excited to try this recipe, but it is absolutely a must! (via Foodie Fiasco)
11. Keto Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites
I seriously will have to hide these from my husband because they combine two of his favorite sweets: cheesecake and peanut butter cups!! (via Hey Keto Mama)
12. Sea Salted Chocolate Fat Bombs
If you have a big time sweet tooth, going on a keto diet can be quite a shock to your system. While you will soon be feeling much better without all those sugar spikes, sugar is similar to drugs to the brain, so you’ll likely face some serious cravings/withdrawals as you are transitioning. These sea salted chocolate fat bombs are an awesome sweets swap that tastes amazing and helps curb cravings while staying keto compliant. (via Dirty Floor Diaries)
13. Keto No Bake Cookies in 5 Minutes
Next on our list of keto recipes, are these delicious no bake cookies that are keto friendly and you can whip up in just 5 minutes! That means that when you are having a Craving 911 emergency, this is your go-to recipe you need to have ready to stay on track. (via How To This and That)
14. Flourless Coconut Almond Bars
Having a treat here and there won’t derail your diet, but actually help keep you on track and less likely to binge on processed junk food later. Instead, these flourless coconut almond bars are a great keto-friendly treat to have. (via An Oregon College)
15. Skinny Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Last but not least on our list of keto recipes, check out this fabulous gluten-free, egg-free, dairy free and vegan dessert. It is creamy and decadent tasting, but no guilt required because it is made with nutritious ingredients like avocado. I am also really interested in trying the unsweetened Almondmilk Cashewmilk Blend used in this recipe. (via Well Plated)
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Wanting to learn more about the ketogenic diet? Listen to this fascinating 2 part episode with Dom D’Agostino on the Tim Ferriss show: part 1 and part 2.
Share some of your favorite keto recipes in the comments below!
