According to the Washington Post, about 45 million Americans go on a diet every year. In recent years, diets such as the ketogenic (keto), paleo, and vegan diets have become increasingly common. As these diets rise in popularity, countless bloggers, influences, and authors have come out with diet guides and creative recipes for anyone following these diets. So here are 9 Keto Snacks and drinks.
The keto diet, which focuses on decreasing carb intake and increasing medium-chain triglyceride intake, has strict limitations. As a result, it’s not easy to maintain the diet while also having variety. To keep eating exciting and to make it easier to stick to the diet, try a few of the following keto snacks.
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
If you don’t like asparagus but want a tasty, vitamin-rich snack, try this recipe. When done right, the taste of bacon all but masks the taste of the asparagus—and who doesn’t love bacon?
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Place a grease oven rack on top of a cookie sheet
- Cut off the ends of the asparagus
- Drizzle a bit of olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper on top
- Trim bacon slices, then wrap a single slice in a spiral around each asparagus
- Place the asparagus on the oven rack and leave it to bake for about 10 minutes
- After 10 minutes, flip over the stalks using a tong and bake for another 10 minutes
Pro tip: You can also make bacon-wrapped asparagus with an air fryer. Follow the same directions for preparation, but place the asparagus on an air fryer rack instead. Air fry at a temperature of 375 degrees for 10 minutes and add more time if necessary.
Veggies Dipped in Nut Butter
This is a great keto snack. Some people love vegetables, but many others don’t quite understand the appeal. If you have trouble eating vegetables for your vital vitamins and nutrients, try cutting up slices of your favorite (or most tolerated) vegetable and dipping it in nut butter.
There are plenty of keto-friendly nut butter options that you can enjoy, such as hazelnut butter, walnut butter, and macadamia butter (other nut butter, such as cashew butter, have too many carbs for the keto diet). You can experiment to find your favorite, but remember, moderation is critical since the butter still contains plenty of calories.
Low-Carb Mozzarella Sticks
Being able to have cheese while on the keto diet is saving grace for many people on a keto eating plan. To make low-carb mozzarella sticks, all you need is: coconut flour, almond flour, mozzarella string cheese, eggs, and Italian seasoning.
- Preheat an oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Take parchment paper and line a cookie sheet
- Put the coconut flour in a small bowl, beat an egg in another bowl, and prepare your Italian seasoning in another bowl
- Chop up your mozzarella cheese into logs and dip them in the coconut flour, the egg wash, and then the almond flour before rolling them into the seasoning
- Line them up on the baking tray and freeze them for 5 minutes before putting them in the oven.
- Bake for 2-3 minutes and then flip them over and bake for another 2-3 minutes
Pepperoni and Cheese on Low-Carb Crackers
Keto-friendly crackers are trendy snacks low in carbs and high in fat. There are plenty of keto-friendly cracker options to try from companies like Ketofy, Ben Banter, or Julian Bakery. To whip up a quick snack, add some pepperoni and cheese to a cracker, and enjoy.
“Fat Bombs”
Fat bombs are sweet little snacks made almost entirely from fats (with a few carbs and some protein to satiate your appetite). Try out a wide range of recipes to find your favorite. Fun, fatty recipes to try include chocolate, cheesecake, pecan pie, and cookie dough fat bombs.
Keto-Friendly Yogurt
Yogurt is a simple snack that can tide you over until your next meal. High in protein and low in carbs, keto-friendly yogurt provides substantial energy. It’s easy to find keto-friendly yogurt products at your local grocery store or online; look for brands such as Two Good, Fage, Peak, Kite Hill, and Duncan Hines.
Keto-Smoothies
Blending a fruit and vegetable smoothie makes getting your daily vitamins easy. Blend together ingredients like spinach, whole milk, coconut milk, nuts, berries, watermelon, lemons, and peaches for a low-carb smoothie.
Keto-Coffee
Around the world, many adults drink coffee every single day. Fortunately, you don’t have to give up this habit to maintain a keto diet—you can actually use it to hit ketosis and promote fat burn.
The basic keto coffee recipe follows the same principles as a keto diet at large. Keto coffee has few (or no) carbs, yet has tons of MCTs. You can make a delicious, diet-friendly cup of coffee following these directions:
- Brew 1 cup of coffee by using 2-2 ½ tbsps of coffee powder or ground beans
- In a blender, add 1-2 tbsps of MCT oil to the coffee
- Add 1-2 tbsps of grass-fed ghee or unsalted butter
- Blend for 20-30 seconds or until frothy
For variety, you can always add a twist to the original recipe by including:
- Heavy cream
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon or your favorite spice
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
Iced Keto Matcha Latte
Matcha lattes not only taste amazing, but they’re also a great pick-me-up if you don’t drink coffee. A great keto snack. Also, matcha tea has numerous proven health benefits; for example, it’s rich in antioxidants. To make an iced matcha green tea latte, follow this recipe.
Experiment and Enjoy
An essential element of a sustainable diet is enjoying the food you eat. While the keto diet has restrictions, it still allows for creative cooking and concoctions. Continue to add twists and variations to your favorite snacks to make them keto-friendly, but also be sure to be adventurous and try new foods.
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