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40 Quick & Easy Keto Recipes in Under 30 Minutes

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Following a new diet can be both exciting and daunting, and following through is never easy! However, if you have quick and easy recipes at your fingertips it can put you on the road to success. The keto diet is all about indulging in foods that are low carb, high fat and moderate protein.

We’ve scoured the internet to find some of the most delicious recipes that will keep you satisfied all day long. These recipes range from breakfast ideas to lunch, snacks, dinner, and even decadents desserts. As a bonus, all of these recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes or LESS! So let’s dig into the most delicious keto-approved foods!

40. Energy-Boosting Bulletproof Coffee (3 Ways!)

Start your day off with a delicious energy-boosting drink! Bulletproof coffee is a great way to fuel your morning or afternoon if you’re feeling sluggish.

Combine the energy-boosting capacity of coffee with healthy fats of grass-fed butter, coconut oil, and heavy cream that actually make you feel full! This recipe has three different options, including a boozy version for those lazy summer cottage mornings.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

39. Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites: Fire-Roasted Red Pepper & Cheese

Starbucks has long been the coffee and breakfast-on-the-go queen and with their release of the Sous Vide Egg Bites, the craze has continued. Their bites are creamy and delicious and altogether fairly healthy, but they’re also super expensive – totaling just shy of $5 for two of them!

We took a look at their ingredient list and realized that it’s so easy to recreate them at home with cleaner ingredients. And as a bonus, they’re made in the Instant Pot, which helps make this recipe incredibly quick!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

38. One-Minute Keto Mug Bread

If you’re a carb-loving human, you’re bound to crave bread from time to time. With this low-carb recipe, you can whip some up in in the microwave in a minute, slice and enjoy whenever you please.

Since it’s fairly small and yields about 6 little slices you can eat the whole loaf, guilt-free. It also toasts well, freezes for later, and is versatile for many different snack options. Cheese and meat? Yup! Toasted with butter? Sure! Spread with peanut butter? Oh heck yes!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

37. Low Carb Bacon & Eggers

Breakfast sandwiches are one of the best grab-and-go meals especially if you order them from the drive-through! This recipe transforms a breakfast favorite into a keto-approved snack so that you can enjoy it any time of the day!

Sandwich a crispy piece of bacon and cheese between a hard-boiled egg. It’s so easy to do and can help to keep those carb cravings at bay!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Meal Plan Addict

36. Avocado Bacon And Eggs

Have you jumped on the latest avocado obsession? Most fruits are considered to be high in carbs, which is a no go on the Keto diet. Unlike traditional fruits, avocado is low in carbs and high in healthy fats.

This breakfast recipe is a triple threat when it comes to necessary fats for the Keto diet. The combination of cheesy egg topped with crispy bacon will have your mouth watering just by the sight of it. Make sure to photograph this breakfast because it is definitely Instagram-worthy.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Lil’ Luna

35. Bacon And Egg Cups

Bacon plays a special role in this breakfast recipe. It serves as a perfect edible cup for these delicious eggs. These cups are full of protein and great for on-the-go mornings – ideal if you live a busy lifestyle.

If you like make-ahead recipes you’ll love this. The egg cups store just fine in the fridge for a couple of days and even freeze well. Be sure to double or triple this recipe so you never skip breakfast again.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Seasonal Cravings

34. Keto Egg Wraps

Who need tortillas when you can have an egg wrap! Pan cook some eggs like you would an omelet to make them thin and easy to roll up!

This recipe is easy to make especially when you fill the wraps with precooked bacon and sausage! Try making a whole batch because they freeze perfectly, too!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

33. Fast & Easy 5-Ingredient Keto Waffles

The next time you’re craving waffles be sure to try this easy recipe! It’s not only quick, but requires just 5 simple ingredients.

The combination of egg whites and coconut flour helps make these waffles light and fluffy – just how we like them! They’re also sweetened with a keto-friendly sweetener called stevia. Serve them with your favorite keto-approved toppings!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

32. Keto Spinach Dip

Dips are always a good idea for any party, gathering, or just to indulge in a delicious snack by yourself. After all, spinach and artichoke dip is everyone’s restaurant favorite.

The recipe is loaded with flavorful ingredients and only requires 15-20 minutes in the oven. Serve it hot with your favorite veggies or low-carb crackers.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Cooking LSL

31. Cajun Avocado Deviled Eggs

You can never go wrong with deviled eggs. They’re great for parties, potlucks, and holiday dinners! However, this time try something different and serve a platter of these delicious cajun avocado deviled eggs.

This recipe adds avocado and Cajun seasoning to a traditional recipe. The avocado not only increases the fat content, but also creates an unforgettable creamy texture while the Cajun seasoning gives the eggs an added zing!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

30. Keto Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

These low-carb keto biscuits take less than 30 minutes and will crush those Red Lobster cravings you’re having! They’re tender, soft, cheesy, and oh so garlicky.

If you serve them to a crowd be prepared because everyone will be begging you for this recipe. As a bonus, your guests won’t even know they’re keto diet approved!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Kirbie’s Cravings

29. Charcuterie Kabobs

These no-bake kabobs are perfect for a potluck or party, or just for an afternoon snack! Choose your fav high-fat meats, cheeses, and other charcuterie ingredients and slide them onto a wooden skewer.

Furthermore, this recipe are perfect for packed lunches and snacks and completely customizable! That’s a win in our books.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

28. Low-Carb Tuna Pickle Boats

These tuna pickle boats went viral and there is no question as to why! This simple recipe combines tuna salad with dill pickles and together they make epic finger food.

If you regularly eat tuna in your house, odds are you’ll already have all of the ingredients on hand. They take a couple of minutes to make and can effortlessly serve a crowd!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

27. Keto-Friendly Baked Cheese Crisps

Do you love the idea of keto chips but want something a little bit more simple? Then be sure to give our baked cheese crisp recipe a try! This one-ingredient recipe is insanely easy and will allow you to bake a large batch quickly!

These cheese crisps taste great on their own, however, you can serve them with your favorite keto dip too! Your friends will be amazed that these crisps are made from just one ingredient!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

26. Tuna Stuffed Avocados

You don’t need a tuna sandwich when you can snack on these delicious tuna stuffed avocados! This recipe is loaded with healthy fats, is a great source of protein and will surely satisfy your taste buds.

To create this snack you’ll first need to prepare the tuna salad. This is made with cans of tuna, mayo, dijon mustard and a few additional ingredients that add flavor. Scoop the tuna salad onto the avocado and enjoy!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Downshiftology

25. 5-Ingredient Mug Lasagna

Cut the carbs and save yourself some serious time and effort by making this 5-ingredient and keto-approved lasagna recipe. It has all the fun layers we love about lasagna, but without the carbs.

Instead of pasta, zucchini slices are used as a low-carb substitute. Once the layers of sauce, ricotta cheese and mozzarella are added you’ll hardly even notice it’s missing the lasagna noodles.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

24. Low-Carb Buffalo Chicken Bites

If you love buffalo chicken wings or dip you are going to adore these delicious bites. This satisfying snack comes together in just 10 minutes!

Mini sweet peppers are the perfect size to host the creamy buffalo chicken. This delicious recipe is loaded with flavor and cheesy goodness.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

23. One-Minute Keto Cheesy Garlic Mug Bread

Most people on the Keto diet miss bread a lot. But the carbs in traditional wheat bread are just way too high and easily make you slip out of ketosis! This cheesy garlic mug bread is low-carb, packed with flavor, and easy to whip up when the craving hits.

Whether you just need an afternoon snack or desperately want some garlic bread to go with dinner, you’re covered with this easy microwave mug recipe. The ingredients are simple (you may even have them already!) and the instructions are straightforward, making this one of our favorite Keto snacks!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

22. Keto Pigs In A Blanket

These party-friendly, lunch-box worthy hot-doggity bites are made to perfection in just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time. Hot dog!

Made with almond flour, egg, cheese, and baking powder as the key ingredients of the bread-like “blanket”, this recipe makes four servings of delicious bite-sized pigs in a blanket that you really need to try.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Keto Connect

21. Keto Pizza Chips

Don’t be tempted by a big bowl of potato chips. Instead, create a platter of these delicious keto pizza chips. Most people won’t even know that they’re keto-approved but instead, will be focusing on how delicious they are!

The recipe requires only four simple ingredients. These include pepperoni, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning. They definitely taste amazing on their own but you can also dip them into keto-friendly ranch dip or a low-carb marinara sauce.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Moscato Mom

20. Microwave Low-Carb Bread Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese sandwiches make us feel nostalgic for our childhood. The simple ingredients and serious cheese are what have kids falling in love with it. Grilled cheese is also extremely easy to throw together – so much so that almost anyone can make it. Bread may not be tolerated on the keto diet but this low carb version definitely is.

To make things extra quick, the recipe is made conveniently in your microwave. The bread takes just over a minute in the microwave and then you’ll be all set to make your traditional family-friendly grilled cheese’s.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Kirbie’s Cravings

19. Keto Parmesan Chicken Casserole

Casseroles are always a good idea because it’s a great way to feed a crowd without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve this tasty parmesan chicken casserole for dinner.

Traditionally chicken parm is breaded and that is clearly not keto-friendly, however, this recipe proves how you can still eat the foods you love while staying on track with your diet. Even your non-keto friends or family will love this dish.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Eat Well 101

18. Keto Almond Crusted Chicken Dinner

Sheet pan dinners are the saving grace to a busy weeknight. Cooking this way allows you to throw your entire dinner onto one pan. This means easy preparation, a quick cooking time, and even faster cleanup.

The chicken breasts in this recipe are covered in an almond crust made from crushed almonds, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt. Make sure to use your food processor to finely chop up the almonds and seasonings. The vegetables in this recipe will only need a gentle tossing in olive oil and Italian seasoning.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

17. Easy Low Carb Taco Soup With Ranch Dressing

Try this delicious keto-approved dinner for your next Taco Tuesday. Your kids might have a hard time giving up the delicious soft tortillas, but after they taste this soup they won’t even think twice about what they’re missing.

This recipe combines all the flavors we love about tacos into one deliciously warm bowl. It only takes 20 minutes to throw together which means it’s a great weeknight contender. It also only requires five simple ingredients and that is the type if simple we need in our lives.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Wholesome Yum

16. Copycat Chik-Fil-A Keto Fried Chicken Tenders

We all have cravings and many of those cravings aren’t always the healthiest choices. When that deep-fried chicken craving creeps up don’t run to your nearest drive-thru, make this recipe instead.

You’ll experience the crispy texture you love about fried chicken without the carby batter. The secret in this recipe to achieving the perfect crunchy deep fried layer is to cover the chicken tenders in a mixture of almond flour and pork panko.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Megan Seelinger

15. Keto Pizza Skillet

Having a designated pizza night was always a family favorite growing up. It was a delicious meal that everyone looked forward to. Whether or not this is a tradition in your household, this pizza skillet recipe with surely be a crowd pleaser.

Instead of carb-loaded crust, the base is made up of ground beef, Italian sausages, chopped veggies, and marinara sauce. To finish, load the pizza with shredded cheese and set it under the broiler until it’s gooey, golden and perfect. In just 20 minutes time you’ll have this meal from stove to table.

Photo and Recipe Credit: It’s Simple

14. Easy Low-Carb (Keto) Big Mac Bites

These Big Mac Bites are absolutely drool-worthy and the copycat Big Mac Sauce is spot on! They’re perfect for barbeque and patio season.

This recipe will be enjoyed by everyone – keto-dieters and carb-lovers alike – so no need to double up on the dishes you bring. You’ll also be pleasantly surprised at how filling these big mac bites are!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

13. Ham Roll Ups

These delicious meat, cheese, and veggie roll-ups are a perfect mid-day snack! They would also make an excellent quick and easy lunch option.

To make them no-bake, easier, and the prep less messy, we suggest using pre-cooked bacon. Aside from the bacon, all you’ll need is slices of ham, lettuce, avocado, and tomato to whip together this recipe!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Low Carb with Jennifer

12. Better Than Take-Out Spring Roll In A Bowl

Takeout egg rolls are delicious, let’s be honest. But they’re crazy unhealthy and definitely not Keto.

But we’ve got a workaround here with this Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe which is essentially the filling of a traditional egg roll. It’s as delicious as it sounds, we promise. And it’s quick to make with a little help from your Instant Pot.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

11. Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Many meatball recipes call for breadcrumbs and because of that, they’re often not keto-friendly. By substituting a few simple ingredients like in this recipe, you’ll soon see how easily adaptable a classic can be transformed to be keto approved.

Almond flour assists in this recipe to make it low carb and cheddar cheese and an egg help make these meatballs delicious and high in fat. What makes this recipe stand out from any other ordinary meatballs is the delicious buffalo and ranch sauce.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Buns In My Oven

10. Low-Carb Italian Sausage And Veggie Foil Packets

When the warm weather arrives we like to maximize our time spend outside and cook outside. Aka: grilling season. This keto-friendly foil pack is so easy to prepare and even easier to cook. It’s full of delicious ingredients that will please the entire family.

A variety of chopped vegetables add color and a crunchy bite to this meal. Italian sausage slices will provide the recipe with added protein and a unique flavor. Combine all these wonderful ingredients with a drizzle of olive oil, and a few seasonings for a delicious meal.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

9. Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Chicken

Grilling is one of our favorite methods of cooking because it adds flavor to the food that a stove-top can’t and this bacon wrapped chicken recipe is no different. Grilling these bacon wrapped chicken breasts provides them with a crispy outer layer and perfect flavor.

The guacamole and bacon help to prevent the chicken from drying out during the cooking process. Don’t forget to add shredded cheese on top for an added cheesy flavor.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Closet Cooking

8. Cheesy Mexican Taco Skillet

Save this recipe for your next Taco Tuesday. You won’t have to stray from your diet and your whole family will love it too! The best part is it only takes 25 minutes from start to finish – perfect for a busy night.

The base is made of ground beef, diced onions, peppers, tomatoes, and green chilies. Taco seasonings provide this meal with an authentic Mexican flavor while the cauliflower rice adds substance. Top it off with a layer of shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños and a large dollop of sour cream.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Cast Iron Keto

7. Creamy Keto Irish Cream Bailey’s Liqueur

Bailey’s Irish Cream anyone? So delicious. But also packed with sugar, which is a definite no-no when you’re on the Keto diet. In fact, most alcoholic drinks and cocktails aren’t keto-friendly. Welp!

But Irish Cream Liqueur is a summer drink staple, whether it’s in your coffee at the cottage, topped with marshmallows roasted around the campfire, or on ice on a hot afternoon. Not to leave Keto-dieters out, we created this super simple low-carb recipe that you can easily make at home!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

6. Keto Cookie Dough

It’s tempting to snack on the dough when you’re baking cookies, however, it’s not really healthy. This recipe allows you to purposely snack on cookie dough guilt-free and safely!

This snack will surely hit the spot and comes in at only one net carb per serving – WOAH! Coconut flour makes this recipe low-carb and other ingredients such as liquid stevia, erythritol, heavy cream, and butter make it keto-approved.

Photo and Recipe Credit: That’s Low Carb

5. Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake

If you have a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup craving but really need to stay on track with your diet then you’ll love this recipe. After all, peanut butter and chocolate pair perfectly together.

Coconut flour is used to help keep this recipe remain low carb and dark sugar-free chocolate chips will keep things interesting. Thanks to the microwave you can enjoy this sweet treat in just five minutes.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

4. Mixed Berry Keto Cobbler for One (or Two)

Have a craving for a summertime cobbler? Why make a big batch of cobbler when you can whip a single serving together in a matter of minutes!

This delicious berry cobbler recipe is keto-approved and 100 percent delicious. The combination of xylitol and frozen berries help to make this dessert irresistibly sweet!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Forkly

3. Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

This dessert recipe is another excellent option for all chocolate and peanut butter lovers! This treat will surely satisfying any sugar craving and would be a great addition to any dessert table.

This recipe starts with a creamy peanut butter layer and is topped with melted sugar-free chocolate chips. It’s rich and delicious and a great dessert choice that won’t derail you from your diet.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Two Sleevers

2. Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

Chocolate cake is a timeless treat that many enjoy for their own guilty pleasure or often while entertaining guests. If you don’t’ want to miss out on the fun or want to enjoy your treat secretly on your own then consider making this quick and easy chocolate cake recipe for one.

The unsweetened cocoa powder will give this cake the rich chocolatey flavor we love about chocolate cake. Almond flour makes this cake keto-approved and if you feel the desire to make your cake a little extra sweet you may want to add a dash of erythritol sweetener.

Photo and Recipe Credit: Oh Clary

1. Low-Carb Cream Cheese Fudge

Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this cream cheese fudge! The fun thing about cream cheese is that it is so versatile. It can compliment a lot of savory dishes but can make an excellent ingredient for sweet recipes too!

This recipe calls for 5 simple ingredients and only takes 10 minutes to prepare. You’ll then want to let it rest in the freezer so it can harden. This savory fudge also makes a great frosting substitute so be sure to save this recipe for your cookie and cake decorating too!

Photo and Recipe Credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl

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