Simple Keto Snack Ideas for Controlling Hunger
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For those following the ketogenic diet, finding snacks that are low in carbs yet high in fat and protein can be challenging. We've compiled a list of easy-to-make keto snack recipes that are perfect for meal prep and maintaining a sustainable ketogenic lifestyle.
- Parmesan Cheese Crisps Finely grated Parmesan baked into crispy rounds takes under 5 minutes, with almost zero carbs and high protein, perfect for keto snacking or topping salads.
- Chocolate Pistachio Protein Balls Made with simple ingredients like almond butter, coconut flour, and cocoa powder, these protein balls are easy to make and have just 2g of net carbs per ball.
- Keto Tortilla Chips Shredded mozzarella cheese and almond flour combine to create these crispy, low-carb chips that take 15 minutes to cook and have 2g of net carbs per serving.
- Rosemary Keto Crackers These homemade crackers are seasoned with rosemary and have 3g of net carbs per serving. With a 15-minute cook time, they're perfect for meal prep.
- Avocado Crisps Slice avocado, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and spices, and bake for a quick, crispy, low-carb snack. Each serving has 2g of net carbs.
- Courgette Chips Sliced courgettes cooked in olive oil, salt, and pepper make for a delicious, low-carb veggie snack. Each serving has 2g of net carbs.
- Chocolate Mug Cake This easy-to-make keto dessert takes just 2 minutes to prepare and has 3g of net carbs. It's perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth.
- Keto Burger Fat Bombs These savoury fat bombs are made with ground beef, cheese, and spices, and have 1g net carbs each. They're perfect for meal prep and take 10 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook.
- Cheesy Keto Pizza Cups Made with cheddar cheese, almond flour, and your favourite pizza toppings, these cups are a savoury, low-carb option with 4g net carbs per cup.
- Roasted Broccoli with Tahini A simple, savoury vegetable snack that takes just 12 minutes to cook and has 3g net carbs per serving.
In addition to these recipes, hard-boiled eggs, turkey roll-ups, pork rinds, olives, and various cheeses like string cheese or cottage cheese with nut butters make convenient grab-and-go options for minimal prep.
For optimal weight loss, aim for keto snacks with less than 5g carbs per serving to maintain ketosis. Store your keto snacks appropriately - room temperature storage for crackers and baked chips for up to 2 weeks, refrigerated storage for fat bombs and protein balls for 1 week, frozen storage for up to 3 months, and portion control for maintaining weight loss goals.
[1] Healthline (2021) 10 Easy Keto Snack Recipes. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-easy-keto-snack-recipes
[2] Ruled.me (2021) 30 Low-Carb Snack Recipes. https://www.ruled.me/low-carb-snack-recipes/
[3] Diet Doctor (2021) 20 Low Carb Snack Recipes. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/snacks
[4] Keto Connect (2021) 10 Easy Keto Snack Recipes for Weight Loss. https://ketoconnect.net/easy-keto-snack-recipes/
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