The ketogenic diet, also known as the “keto diet”, is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that has become popular for weight loss and improved health. The goal of the diet is to put the body in a state of ketosis, where it burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates.
On a keto diet, you typically consume 70-75% of your calories from healthy fats, 20-25% from protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. This low intake of carbohydrates forces the body to turn to stored fat for energy, resulting in rapid weight loss. The diet is also believed to have a positive impact on conditions such as epilepsy, type 2 diabetes , and certain cancers. Here are the top 10 keto diet recipes:
Keto Fathead Pizza
Who doesn’t love a mouth-watering cheesy pizza and especially when you are dieting you love to have some cheese. Here’s a cheesy pizza recipe, that you can have on your keto diet without consuming a large number of calories.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Your favorite pizza toppings (such as marinara sauce, cheese, meats, vegetables, etc.)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave for 1 minute, or until melted. Stir to combine.
Add the almond flour, egg, salt, and pepper to the melted cheese mixture and stir until a dough forms.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the pizza crust for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Remove the crust from the oven and add your favorite pizza toppings.
Bake the pizza for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Slice and serve the pizza hot.
Enjoy your delicious and low-carb Keto Fathead Pizza!
Keto Cheeseburger Salad
A salad made with ground beef, cheese, lettuce, and a low-carb dressing to fulfill your cheesy cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 4 oz pickles, sliced
- 4 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and bacon. Toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Serve the salad immediately, topped with additional shredded cheese and crumbled bacon, if desired.
Keto Zucchini Fries
A low-carb alternative to traditional French fries, made with sliced zucchini and almond flour.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into fries
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a shallow dish, combine the almond flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
Dip each zucchini fry into the beaten eggs, then into the almond flour mixture, making sure to coat well.
Place the coated zucchini fries on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve the zucchini fries with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
Keto Avocado Bacon Guacamole
A keto-friendly guacamole made with avocado, bacon, lime juice, and spices.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados, pitted and mashed
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mashed avocados, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Fold in the crumbled bacon.
Serve the guacamole immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Keto Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
An easy-to-go recipe made with zucchini noodles and shrimp cooked in a buttery garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Then, add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink and cooked through.
Pour the chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the pan and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, until it has thickened slightly.
Add the zucchini noodles to the pan and toss to combine with the sauce.
Serve the shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Keto Chicken Parmesan
A breaded and fried chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a shallow dish, combine the almond flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then into the almond flour mixture, making sure to coat well.
Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the oven and top each breast with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve the Keto Chicken Parmesan immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Keto Deviled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs filled with a creamy yolk mixture made with mayonnaise, mustard, and spices.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Paprika, for garnish
Instructions
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the eggs simmer for 10-12 minutes.
Remove the eggs from the heat and let them cool in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes.
Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
Remove the yolks from the whites and place them in a small bowl.
Mash the yolks with a fork, then add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.
Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
Serve the Keto Deviled Eggs immediately, garnished with additional paprika.
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of ground meat, cheese, and low-carb ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned and crumbled.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the marinara sauce and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place the pepper halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
Spoon the meat mixture into the pepper halves, filling them until heaping.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of each pepper half.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Serve the Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers immediately, garnished with additional cheese and/or fresh herbs, if desired.
Keto Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan
Shrimp cooked in a creamy garlic sauce and topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve the Keto Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.
Keto Almond Flour Pancakes
A low-carb alternative to traditional pancakes made with almond flour, eggs, and a sugar-free sweetener.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Butter or oil, for cooking
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, eggs, coconut oil, heavy cream, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil to the skillet.
Pour 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake into the skillet.
Cook until the edges start to dry and the surface is bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip the pancake and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as needed.
Serve the Keto Almond Flour Pancakes immediately, topped with your favorite keto-friendly toppings, such as butter, syrup, whipped cream, or berries.