Easy Meal Ideas on the Keto Diet: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
The keto diet is all the rage these days. If you are new to the keto lifestyle, then you might be wondering how it works and what foods to eat.
Well, we’ve got your back with this post of easy meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks!
Easy Meal Ideas On the Keto Diet
When you are aware of the basic list of foods you can and can’t have on the keto diet, it is time to figure out some good meal options.
Here are some meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts to get you started.
Breakfast
For breakfast, it might not seem very appetizing having meat and veggies, but remember those aren’t the only low-carb and high-fat meal options you can have on the keto diet.
You can still have dairy products in limited quantities, so go ahead and enjoy your full-fat yogurt or cottage cheese with nuts and berries in the morning.
You can also add some sweeteners and flavorings like cinnamon and coconut milk. You may also be able to find low-carb versions of the breakfast standards, such as quiche, biscuits, or protein shakes.
Bacon and eggs or sausage and eggs is another good option for a filling keto breakfast.
Lunch
For lunch, salads are a great option.
You can top them with things like chicken or salmon for some extra protein to help you stay full longer.
If you’re looking for something different but still keto-friendly, try making an omelet with eggs and veggies.
Pair it with some soup or another type of salad that isn’t too creamy so that they won’t throw off your macros later in the day.
For example, if you have cream-based mushroom soup at noon then avoid any heavy/creamy soups later on in the day as well since the fat will be harder to work off by dinner time when cooking up less fatty meats or fish options.
Avocado toast is also a great keto lunch option, as is a keto zucchini lasagna.
Salads are easy to prepare, there are dozens of options, and it is easy to have at home or bring with you to work.
Start with some greens and add a protein source of your choosing.
This can be some cooked chicken, steak strips, or tuna fish. Add hardboiled eggs and avocado, your choice of oil dressing, and some seasoning like onion, salt, and lemon juice.
Choose other keto-friendly veggies to add on tops, such as cucumber, asparagus, and zucchini.
Dinner
People tend to have the easiest time with keto dinners because they are similar to the dinners you already enjoy, minus the high-carb sides like rice or pasta.
instead, you will make your traditional meat main course but combine it with a vegetable side dish instead.
There are meatloaf and meatball recipes that can be made low-carb, or you can go with steak, pork chops, lamb chops, grilled chicken, or grilled fish.
For dinner to help you stay full longer try having meat or fish with veggies that are cooked in butter for some healthy fat content.
You can also have a salad if it isn’t too creamy so that the macros don’t throw off your day later on.
Another great idea is to use cauliflower rice instead of actual white rice – just peel the florets from the raw head of cauliflower using a cheese slicer or grater then process them until they resemble small bits of “rice” similar to couscous texture (you may need two heads depending on how big yours grows).
Then cook like normal – in a frying pan or oven with some olive oil and salt to taste – until it’s light brown color.
Snacks and Desserts
When it comes to snacks and desserts, you might need to get a little creative, but remember you don’t have to grab traditional snacks.
There is nothing wrong with having a piece of cheese and some fruit or veggies approved by the keto diet, or even making a turkey roll-up with luncheon meat and cheese inside.
Making a big cheese platter with low-carb crackers and some sausage or other meats to top it off is another good option.
For snacks, you can have things like cheese sticks with nut butter for healthy fats that will help keep your energy up between meals without throwing off the macros too much.
You may also be able to find low-carb versions of popular snack foods such as chips, crackers, crisps etc if you’re craving something crunchy but still want it keto-friendly!
A bag of walnuts is another great option for snacking on the go since they are full of healthy fats and protein – just don’t eat them all in one sitting or else those macros start adding up quickly!
When it comes to snacks and desserts, you might need to get a little creative, but remember you don’t have to grab traditional snacks.
There is nothing wrong with having a piece of cheese and some fruit or veggies approved by the keto diet, or even making a turkey roll-up with luncheon meat and cheese inside.
Making a big cheese platter with low-carb crackers and some sausage or other meats to top it off is another good option.
For snacks , you can have things like cheese sticks with nut butter for healthy fats
Don’t forget about dessert!
There are plenty of keto friendly desserts that will keep you on track with your goals while still satisfying that sweet tooth.
A plain Greek yogurt with some berries or a low-carb chocolate pudding is always great, but if it isn’t enough to curb the craving consider adding collagen peptides powder for an extra protein boost and healthy fats along wth erythritol (Swerve brand) for natural sweetness instead of using sugar alternatives like stevia.
You can even blend together coconut oil, cocoa powder, cream cheese and Swerve powdered erythritol to make homemade fudge which can be frozen in popsicle molds for over two weeks –
just remember not to eat them all in one sitting!
Spreads for Toast & Sandwiches
Peanut Butter on gluten-free toast is the classic breakfast favorite!
If you are craving something more savory try avocado spread on top of an English muffin topped with sausage patties for extra protein to keep hunger at bay until lunchtime rolls around.
For those who need something sweet in the morning consider making some keto-friendly pancakes using almond flour mixed with cinnamon and baking powder instead of regular flour.
Toppings for the pancakes can include sugar-free syrup, low-carb chocolate chips, or fresh berries!
The Keto diet can be a great way to lose weight, but it does have its challenges.
With the easy meal ideas we’ve provided here, you should be able to stay on track and still enjoy your days off of work or school!
We hope these simple keto dishes help make your journey easier as well!
Do you think it is finally time for you try out one of these recipes?
