Keto diet is a low carb high fat diet. Essentially, the keto diet forces the body to use fat instead of carbohydrates, thereby achieving ketosis. In ketosis, your body’s fuel will be fat. With this method, the blood sugar level and insulin level can also be well maintained. It is a popular diet for burning fat.
I’ve been on keto several times, and unfortunately, it’s a recurring problem that you can buy few ready-made meals in stores. You have to go to the kitchen several times a day and prepare food. All quick, easy and tasty recipes are worth their weight in gold!
In this post, I have collected my 10 favorites, I hope you will eat these fast foods with as good an appetite as I did 🙂 Enjoy them.
- Avocado Egg Salad
- Tuna Cucumber Boats
- Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Caprese Salad with Skewers
- Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
- Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
- Quick egg soup
- Cucumber and cream cheese bites
- Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
- Scrambled eggs with spinach and feta cheese
Avocado Egg Salad
This egg salad is based on a classic recipe, and all you need to do is add healthy avocado, and you’ve got a nutritious and tasty new meal you’re sure to love.
It fits in well with low carb and keto diets which are all about eating fewer carbohydrates in your meals. This light and nutritious salad can be eaten guilt-free for breakfast, lunch or dinner. My personal favourite part of the keto diet is using this delicious salad as a filling topping for ham rolls as a guest meal.
Avocado Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Mash the avocados
- Chopped the eggs
- In a bowl, mix mashed avocados, chopped eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper together.
- Adjust the spices if needed.
- Serve chilled.
Tuna Cucumber Boats
In spring and summer, we love to spend time outdoors, and we often have get-togethers with friends, which always come with a quick bite to eat. Tuna cucumber boat is delicious, quick and easy to make. Cucumbers are good for your health, high in antioxidants and low in carbohydrates – only 16 calories per 100 grams.
Everyone knows that tuna is very healthy, containing good fats that help reduce cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is also high in protein, which makes it perfect for people who want to lose weight.
Make this delicious and healthy meal yourself!
Tuna Cucumber Boats
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber large
- 1 can tuna
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon, carving out boat shape.
- In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, salt and pepper together.
- After it's well combined, adjust seasonings to taste.
- Fill each cucumber boat with the tuna mixture.
- Serve and enjoy it!
Greek Yogurt Parfait
If you’re on a diet and want a sweet treat, here’s a quick recipe for a fruit snack. If you are on a keto diet, be careful to use only wild berries, as they are high in vitamin C and antioxidants and low in carbohydrates. I like to eat this simple but quick snack while watching a movie in the evening.
Greek yogurt parfait
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt unsweetened
- 1/4 cup mixed berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
- 2 tbps unsweetened grated coconut
- 1 tbps chia seeds
- optional sugar-free honey or a little stevia for sweetness
Instructions
- In a glass or bowl, put about an inch Greek yogurt.
- put same amount of mixed berries, shredded coconut, and chia seeds next
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- If you want you can put a little honey or stevia on the top for sweetnes
Caprese Salad with Skewers
Caprese salad is one of my personal favorites. The fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes complement the creamy flavor of the mozzarella cheese. You can make it all as a guest entree or as an appetizer on sticks, then sprinkle it with fresh chopped basil and balsamic vinegar. Once you taste it, you won’t be able to stop eating it. I just know…
Caprese Salad with Skewers
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Cut up the fresh mozzarella to bite size cubes
- Put the mozzarella cubes, cherry tomatoes and basil leaves onto toothpicks or small skewers.
- Arrange the skewers on a plate.
- Drip with balsamic glaze.
Zoodles with Pesto
Looking forward to the zucchini season?
I’m really looking forward to it, as it’s the most useful vegetable, as well as being healthy and low in calories.
How to make zucchini noodles or zoodles?
First, buy a large zucchini, then slice it with a vegetable spiralizer or slice it with a julienne peeler. There you go, zoodles are done.
If you like them warm, soak them in boiling water for a few seconds, then drain and top with a tasty pesto. You can also make it cold, just put the pesto on the raw zoodles and mix them.
Enjoy your meal!
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Equipment
- non-stick skillet
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini medium
- 2 tbps pesto sauce
- grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the spiralized zucchini noodles and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Just heat through but it will still crispy.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Then mix the zucchini noodles with the pesto sauce.
- Serve immediately and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Salmon’s pinkish-orange color is free of fish bones and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to health. Combined with cream cheese, made into small rolls, it makes an excellent dinner for dieters. If you find it a bit rich, add some cucumber and your meal is complete.
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Ingredients
- 4 slices smoked salmon
- 4 tbps cream cheese
- Fresh dill or chives
Instructions
- Spread each slice of smoked salmon with 1 tablespoon cream cheese.
- Roll up tightly from one side to the other.
- Cut each roll into bite-sized pieces.
- Garnish with fresh dill or chives.
Quick egg soup
Did you know that eggs are good for heart health?
It’s low in saturated fat but high in omega-3 fatty acids, which protect against heart disease, is important for the brain, eyes, and nervous system, and helps prevent age-related eye disease and Alzheimer’s. Eat lots of eggs! One of the best ways to do this, when you’re tired of boiled eggs and scrambled eggs, is to make egg soup.
Quick egg soup
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 green onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, gently bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the boiling broth while gently stirring with a fork.
- Season it with salt, pepper and sesame oil.
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
Cucumber and cream cheese bites
We have previously written about the health benefits of cucumbers. Now we bring you another cucumber recipe. Combine this healthy snack with a little cream cheese and spices for another delicious taste that’s perfect for the keto diet.
Cucumber and cream cheese bites
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 4 tbsp cream cheese
- Spices of your choice all bagel seasoning, paprika, or dried herbs
Instructions
- Slice up the cucumber
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese on each cucumber slice.
- Sprinkle the herbs of your choice on top.
Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
Are you on a diet and craving a good chocolate cake?
Well, here’s the solution. Not only is it sugar-free, but it’s also almost carb-free, which is the basis of a keto diet. You can guilt-free snack on this sweet treat.
Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tbsp stevia sweetener
- 1/4 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together all the ingredients unti well combined
- Microwave on high for about 1-2 minutes until the cake has risen and set in the center.
Scrambled eggs with spinach and feta cheese
Spice up your breakfast scramble!
Eggs are a very healthy food and can be used in many ways. To make it a complete breakfast, combine scrambled eggs with spinach and delicious feta cheese for fiber and just the right amount of healthy fat for your diet.
Scrambled eggs with spinach and feta cheese
Equipment
- nonstick skillet
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup spinach fresh leaves
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- n a nonstick skillet, sauté the spinach leaves over medium heat until wilted.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs.
- Pour the eggs into the pan with the spinach.
- Cook and whisk the eggs until it's cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the scrambled eggs with crumbled feta.
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