10 Keto Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings
Livin’ La Keto Loca
Creative cooking for the keto lifestyle
When it comes to a ketogenic diet, it’s no surprise that many of your favorite foods are off limits (e.g., sugary treats, carb-filled breads and pastas, etc.). And for most people, that’s enough of a deterrent to stay away from keto altogether. Don’t write it off just yet—you can enjoy delicious savory and even sweet foods even when following the strict keto macronutrient profile. These amazing recipes will prove it.
Egg-citing Breakfasts |
Delicious Dinners |
Savory Snacks |
California Sunrise Bowl Blueberry Scones |
Ketolicious Chicken Empañadas Fat Pizza La Keto Loca Quesadillas Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Cheesy Chicken Casserole Taco ’Bout It Keto Skillet |
Jalapeño Parm Crisps Keto-Style Pigs in a Blanket |
Egg-citing Breakfasts
California Sunrise Bowl |
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Makes 1 Serving |
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ link chorizo sausage (4″ long)
- ½ ripe California avocado
- 2 Tbsp. sour cream
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 Tbsp. salsa
- ⅛ cup cilantro
DIRECTIONS:
- Cook chorizo over medium-high heat in a skillet.
- Place chorizo on a paper towel and pour out some of the grease, setting some aside for the eggs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add leftover chorizo grease, then break in eggs and scramble. For extra fluffiness, add milk (optional). Once cooked, add eggs to the bottom of a bowl.
- Top eggs with chorizo and layer on avocado, cheese, tomato, sour cream, and cilantro.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Per Serving: 530 calories, 13 g carbs, 43 g fat, 26 g protein |
Blueberry Scones |
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Makes 12 Servings |
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¼ tsp. stevia
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- ¾ cup fresh blueberries
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, stevia, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in eggs, whipping cream, oil, and vanilla and mix until a dough forms. Add blueberries; carefully mix through.
- On the baking sheet, pat dough into a rectangle, about 10” x 8” in size.
- Cut dough into 6 squares, then cut each square diagonally to form two triangles. Gently lift scones and distribute them around the pan.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and slightly firm. Remove and allow to cool. Serve and enjoy!
Per Serving: 150 calories, 6 g carbs, 12 g fat, 5 g protein |
Delicious Dinners
Ketolicious Chicken Empañadas |
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Makes 3 Servings |
INGREDIENTS:
Crust:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 oz. cream cheese
- 1 large egg
Filling:
- 6 oz. ground chicken
- 1¼ tsp. Metagenics MCT oil
- Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Crust:
- Cut cream cheese into 4-5 pieces and add to a bowl along with mozzarella cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave for another 30 seconds. While cheese is still hot, mix in almond flour. Add egg and mix well.
- On a nonstick sheet, roll out dough into a flat circle.
- Using a cookie cutter, create 6-8 circles, approximately 5″ in diameter.
Filling:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place dough circles onto a nonstick baking pan. Layer filling on one side of the circle.
- Fold and press down the edges, creating a half-moon shape.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Per Serving: 370 calories, 4 g carbs, 27 g fat, 26 g protein |
Fat Pizza |
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Makes 4 Servings |
INGREDIENTS:
Crust:
- 4 large eggs
- 6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ Tbsp. psyllium husk powder
Topping:
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 5 oz. shredded cheese
- 1½ oz. pepperoni
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400°. For crust, melt cheese in a bowl and add eggs to combine. Add flour and husk powder to mixture and knead dough into a ball.
- Apply some olive oil to the bottom of the baking pan to keep from sticking. Flatten the ball of dough directly over oil, then bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Remove and allow to cool.
- Increase oven temperature to 450°. Spread tomato paste on crust and sprinkle oregano on top. Top with cheese and pepperoni.
- Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Per Serving: 355 calories, 8.4 g carbs, 26 g fat, 23 g protein |
La Keto Loca Quesadillas |
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Makes 3 Servings |
INGREDIENTS:
Low-Carb Tortillas:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 6 oz. cream cheese
- 1½ tsp. ground psyllium husk powder
- 1 Tbsp. almond flour
- ½ tsp. salt
Filling:
- 5 oz. shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 oz. spinach
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
DIRECTIONS:
Tortillas:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Beat eggs and egg whites together until fluffy, then add cream cheese and continue to beat until smooth.
- Combine salt, psyllium husk powder, and almond flour in a small bowl and mix well. Beat flour mixture into batter until combined; ensure batter is thick and allow to rest. (If needed, add more husk powder to increase thickness.)
- Using a spatula, spread batter over parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake 5-7 minutes until edges brown, then cut into pieces; alternatively, you may fry batter in rounds on the stove.
Quesadillas:
- Heat oil (or butter) in a small, non-stick skillet. Add tortilla to pan, top with a handful of spinach and sprinkle with cheese, then fold in half; fry for a couple minutes on eat side until cheese is melted. Alternatively, you may leave tortilla open and add a second tortilla on top to close. Serve warm and enjoy!
Per Serving: 410 calories, 6 g carbs, 36 g fat, 17 g protein |
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus |
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Makes 4 Servings |
INGREDIENTS:
- 16 slices bacon
- 16 medium spears asparagus
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Wrap each slice of bacon tightly around each asparagus spear, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Use tongs to turn each piece around, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bacon is crispy. Serve and enjoy!
Per Serving: 233 calories, 5 g carbs, 16 g fat, 18 g protein |
Cheesy Chicken Casserole |
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Makes 4 Servings |
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp. green pesto
- ½ lemon juice
- 1½ lb. chicken breasts
- 7 tsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. cauliflower
- 1 leek
- 4 oz. cherry tomatoes
- 7 oz. shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Mix cream with pesto and lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and fry in oil until golden brown.
- Place chicken in a greased 9” x 13” baking dish, then pour in cream mixture.
- Chop leek, cherry tomatoes, and cauliflower into small florets and add to dish to top chicken.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for at least 30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Serve and enjoy!
Per Serving: 355 calories, 11 g carbs, 25 g fat, 29 g protein |
Taco ’Bout It Keto Skillet |
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Makes 4 Servings |
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ medium white onion, diced
- ½ large bell pepper, diced
- 1 can green chilies
- 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 12 oz. cauliflower rice
- 4 sprigs cilantro
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
DIRECTIONS:
- Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add in beef and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until brown.
- Add in onion, bell pepper, and taco seasoning and for cook 3 more minutes.
- Stir in green chilies and tomatoes along with cauliflower rice. Cook 5-7 minutes until moisture is gone.
- Sprinkle with cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes. Add toppings of choice (avocado, sour cream, cilantro, or jalapeno), serve, and enjoy!
Per Serving: 376 calories, 12 g carbs, 21 g fat, 33 g protein |
Savory Snacks
Jalapeño Parm Crisps |
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Makes 2 Servings |
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium jalapeño
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 425°. On a baking mat or parchment paper, create 8 mounds of Parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp. each spaced 1” apart.
- Slice jalapeño thinly, then lay on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes; remove and allow to cool.
- Once cooled, lay a jalapeño slice on top of each mound of Parmesan, pressing down slightly.
- Split both cheddar slices into 4 pieces (8 total) and lay each piece on top of the jalapeño and Parmesan.
- Bake for 9 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Per Serving: 200 calories, 4 g carbs, 15 g fat, 13 g protein |
Keto-Style Pigs in a Blanket |
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Makes 4 Servings |
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 medium hot dogs
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 Tbsp. cream cheese
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each hot dog into 3 equal-sized pieces; set aside.
- Melt mozzarella and cream cheese in microwave and combine with almond flour and egg.
- Add baking powder, garlic powder, and salt to the mixture; mix well.
- Form dough in hands, split into 12 pieces, and roll pieces into balls.
- Place dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press each ball flat into an oval shape.
- Wrap each piece of hot dog in the pieces of dough. Sprinkle outside with sesame seeds, pressing down to stick.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Per Serving: 330 calories, 5 g carbs, 28 g fat, 15 g protein |
For those sweet-tooth cravings, check out keto-friendly desserts.
The ketogenic diet does require some compromise, but giving up good food shouldn’t be one of them. For more keto-approved recipes, visit Metagenics.com.
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Vegetarian | |
Dairy-Free |
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