Keto-friendly snacks provide protein and healthy fats while keeping carbohydrates low. Popular choices include cheese, nuts, and eggs.
This combination has only 236 calories. It also provides 6 grams of protein and fewer than 10 grams of carbohydrates.
You can follow these steps to prepare feta and avocado:
- Slice half an avocado and sprinkle it with feta, or serve it in its shell.
- To store the other half, keep the seed intact and wrap it tightly in cellophane for a day or two.
- Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for flavor.
Nuts contain important nutrients like vitamins E and K, copper, magnesium, and potassium. They are also a source of healthy fats.
You can combine peanuts, almonds, and pistachios. Each adds a unique flavor and texture to your mix while providing at least 6 grams of protein per ounce.
Tip: You may roast the nuts until toasty, spritz with olive oil, and sprinkle with your favorite dried herb seasoning.
Smoked trout is a source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3s. You can mix it into whipped cream cheese, then serve it on sliced cucumbers for a refreshing, low-carb snack.
Two ounces of smoked trout blended with an equal amount of whipped cream cheese has 14 grams of protein and 2 grams of carbohydrates.
Adding a half cup of sliced cucumbers adds just 8 calories and 2 grams of carbohydrates.
At just under 200 calories, this dip has 13 grams of protein.
You can follow these steps to prepare a turkey bacon spinach dip:
- Combine one-fourth cup of labneh, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, one-fourth cup of thawed frozen spinach, and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning in a bowl.
- Mix until well blended.
- Fold in small pieces of a slice of cooked turkey bacon.
Tip: To keep it keto-friendly, serve your dip with celery, zucchini, and carrots.
This savory treat has 9 grams of protein and just 5 grams of carbohydrates.
You can follow these steps to prepare jalapeño poppers:
- Slice two jalapeño peppers lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Combine 1 ounce of whipped cream cheese, one-fourth cup of grated cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon of almond meal, and garlic salt to taste in a bowl.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the jalapeño halves, then air-fry at 375 degrees for 5-8 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with chives.
This bacon and shrimp combination is high in protein and nutrients like vitamin B12 and omega-3s. Two pieces provide 22 grams of protein.
You can follow these steps to prepare bacon-wrapped shrimp:
- Wrap each frozen medium shrimp with a slice of bacon, and place it onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until the shrimp is entirely pink and the bacon is crisp.
- Season with pepper and lime.
Two tablespoons of pesto deliver flavor and a touch of plant-based protein. You can pair it with an ounce of creamy burrata for 150 milligrams of calcium and over 10% of your Daily Value (DV) for protein.
Tip: You can serve this duo on a leaf of crisp gem lettuce, and sprinkle a tablespoon of hemp seeds for another 3 grams of protein.
Four Swedish meatballs in light brown gravy contain about 8 grams of protein and only 5 grams of carbohydrates, all in under 150 calories.
Check the labels, as sodium and fat content can vary between brands. Keeping your sodium below 430 milligrams per serving helps you stay within the daily limit of 2,300 milligrams.
Tip: If you make this at home, opt for lean ground beef or pork to decrease saturated fats.
You can devil your eggs with pesto instead of with mayonnaise and spices. Two tablespoons of pesto boost the protein content of your eggs by 2 grams while giving them a zesty flavor.
You can enjoy up to four halves of deviled pesto eggs to get 14 grams of protein.
UV-treated mushrooms will keep this cheesy snack low in carbohydrates and provide you with calcium and vitamin D. This combination gives you 8 grams of protein.
You can follow these steps to prepare cheesy mushrooms:
- Mix one-fourth cup of shredded cheddar, 2 ounces of cream cheese, and some garlic-herb seasoning in a small bowl.
- Rinse and towel-dry your mushrooms and evenly stuff them with the mixture.
- Place them on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until the filling is puffed and golden.
An ounce of sliced turkey and a tablespoon of cream cheese contain nearly 12 grams of protein. You can top the cheese with chopped green onions or chives before rolling for extra flavor.
Tip: You may opt for nitrate-free turkey slices to decrease the risk of cancer.
This peanut butter and cocoa smoothie has 13 grams of filling protein.
You can follow these steps to prepare this smoothie:
- Combine 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, one-half of an avocado, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of monk fruit sweetener, and one-half cup of ice in a blender.
- Add a tablespoon of hemp seeds for an additional 3 grams of protein.
You can follow these steps to prepare guacamole and radish slices:
- Mash one-half of a medium avocado with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice and a pinch of salt and or chili powder.
- Spread this mixture onto 1-2 sliced radishes containing under 4 grams of carbohydrates per cup.
- Top with 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds among the radishes for an extra 9.38 grams of protein.
You can make a quick and small Greek salad with 1 cup of thinly sliced cucumbers, 1 ounce of feta cheese, one-half cup of chopped tomato, and four chopped Kalamata olives.
A drizzle of olive oil (about 1 teaspoon) and 1 teaspoon of aged balsamic vinegar adds flavor. Olives also provide the heart-protective value of MUFAs and anti-inflammatory vitamin E.
You may try garlic herb, za’atar, or herbs de Provence. Tuna is a source of B vitamins, essential fatty acids, and high-quality protein, which makes it a healthy choice for energy.
You can follow these steps to prepare tuna and cucumber bites:
- Combine 2 ounces of drained oil-packed tuna with a couple of teaspoons of mayonnaise, and season it with your favorite spice blend.
- Serve your tuna salad on cucumber slices, which have less than 5 grams of carbohydrates per cup.
You can follow these steps to prepare crispy Brussels sprouts with labneh:
- Slice 1 cup of Brussels sprouts into halves.
- Place onto a lined baking sheet, add salt, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes or until tender and crisp.
- Season one-fourth cup of labneh with garlic salt and a hint of chili powder while the sprouts are baking.
Tip: You can dip your sprouts in the labneh dip for a bone-protective combination with a dose of potassium and over 10% of your DV for calcium.
This combination delivers 5 grams of fiber and 15 grams of protein.
You can follow these steps to prepare chicken and avocado salad:
- Prepare your chicken salad with 2 ounces of canned (or leftover) chicken, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and your favorite herb seasoning.
- Stuff the chicken salad into the center of one-half of an avocado.
- Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
Turkey, mozzarella, and pesto make a satisfying and flavorful combination. You can layer 1 ounce of turkey slices, 1 tablespoon of pesto, and 1 ounce of mozzarella.
This keto-friendly snack provides nearly 12 grams of protein and 143 milligrams of calcium (over 10% of the DV).
