The collection contains both savory and sweet snacks, all of which can be made at home with basic, simple ingredients. Deprivation and cravings are the enemies of any way of eating. For those of us used to snacking, learning how to make tasty low-carb snacks can be the difference between success and failure. Making sure you always have delicious keto items to reach for is the best insurance against reaching for the foods you’re trying to get away from - starchy, sugary, and processed.
1. Parmesan crisps
I make these a lot. They are so wonderfully crispy and flavorful. They are made with just cheese (sometimes I add pepperoni or a jalapeno slice in the middle), and without wheat flour diluting their flavor, they truly are better than high-carb cheese crackers.
2. Keto beef jerky
This one requires a bit more work - slicing the beef thinly and then baking it in a low-temperature oven for a few hours. But they are so good! Their seasoning is phenomenal. They make a wonderful addition to your lunchbox.
3. Avocado fries
The first time I made these, I was amazed at how well they turned out. Baked avocado becomes wonderfully creamy and flavorful, and the spicy dip adds so much flavor. It’s one of my favorite recipes to make when I have avocadoes that are just right - not too hard and not too ripe.
4. Homemade pork rinds
You can absolutely buy pork rinds (as long as they contain just pork skin and salt). But making your own is actually fun, and the result is very different than the commercial stuff - it’s crispier and fattier and not as puffy and dry. I also find it much more flavorful.
6. Cocktail meatballs
These juicy little meatballs are so much fun to snack on! I sometimes just grab the cold leftovers and eat them straight from the fridge. The sauce is really good - although I like them without it too. This is definitely one of my favorite keto snacks.
7. Bacon chips
If you like crispy bacon, you will love this very flavorful and easy-to-make recipe. These tasty chips are extra good when dipped in guacamole.
8. Grilled halloumi
It’s the magic cheese that you can grill! And it’s so very flavorful, in a delightfully salty sort of way. Enjoy it on its own, or with keto bread.
10. Hot pizza dip
Who needs a crust when you can simply melt together the best parts of pizza (the cheese and the toppings, of course), then scoop it all up with crispy fresh-cut vegetables?
11. Cheese muffins
These flavorful savory muffins are super good. The combination of almond flour, cheese, garlic, and cayenne is phenomenal. They’re great on their own and even better with some Kerrygold butter.
12. Scotch eggs
This is such an amazing recipe. How much fun is it to bite into a well-seasoned meatball and find a hard-boiled egg in the middle! Plus, it’s super satiating, as you can imagine.
14. Eggplant chips
If you like eggplants, you will love these crispy and flavorful eggplant chips. They are very tasty on their own, or try dipping them in some Greek yogurt dip or in tahini sauce.
15. Deviled eggs
It’s a classic appetizer or snack, and how lucky for us, it’s legit keto! I make this particular version with full-fat Greek yogurt, but you can use sour cream or mayonnaise instead.
16. Stuffed mini peppers
Mini peppers are amazing. I love them raw - they’re so delicious. But roasting them in the oven definitely improves them, and stuffing them with well-seasoned goat cheese - well, that’s just keto nirvana!
18. Sausage egg muffins
My daughter, a budding chef, loves making these with me. It’s so much fun to create the sausage cups, break an egg into them, and then watch the magic happen in the oven!
19. Jalapeno poppers
These are AMAZING. The combination of the spicy jalapenos, the creamy cheese, and the bacon is just so good! They ARE spicy, though, so only serve them to someone who enjoys spicy food.
20. Roasted nuts
Coated in butter, sugar-free honey, or maple syrup, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika (yes!) and roasted in the oven, these crunchy and salty-sweet roasted nuts are superb.
22. Kale chips
Roasting in olive oil and salt removes the bitterness from the kale, and the texture also greatly improves. These have become one of my favorite keto snacks!
23. Keto nachos
Yes, you can have nachos on the keto diet! Simply replace the tortillas with pork rinds. How simple is that! And so delicious.
24. Salami chips
The intense flavor of salami combined with wonderful crunchiness, then dipped into a creamy sour cream dip… yup, these are as good as they sound!
26. Cheesy garlic bread
This delicious garlic bread is made with almond flour. Cheesy, buttery and garlicky, I don’t make it very often, because I tend to lose control around it. 😳
27. Ham and egg cups
These cute little cups are so easy to make, and they make a great portable snack. I like to make them in advance, then eat them cold, straight out of the fridge! But you can obviously reheat them in the microwave if you prefer them warm.
28. Cheese biscuits
Made with almond flour, sour cream, and parmesan, these savory cheese biscuits are wonderful all on their own and even better with rich European salted butter.
29. Chocolate chip cookies
As a kid, were you given chocolate chip cookies and milk for your after-school snack? Many of us would not touch the stuff today. But these wonderfully chewy keto chocolate chip cookies are something my husband and I can actually enjoy, and we often do.
30. Cheesecake-stuffed strawberries
These are wonderful to serve to guests. Everyone always raves about them! They are so pretty. My kids love helping me make them, but when I do enlist their help, we have to make extra because they keep sampling them while we work. 😄
31. Chocolate yogurt
This is one of my favorite afternoon indulgences, although sometimes it serves as my after-dinner treat. It’s very easy to make and it’s surprisingly creamy and delicious. The secret is using full-fat Greek yogurt and high-quality cocoa powder.
32. Peanut butter bars
Walking a fine line between “snack” and “dessert,” nonetheless, I sometimes enjoy one of these as a very nice afternoon pick-me-up.
34. Keto cookie dough
I can’t believe how good this cookie dough is. Or maybe I can - after all, it’s made with almond flour, and almonds are very tasty! These are really good with a cup of coffee or (if you drink it) with unsweetened vanilla almond milk.
35. Blueberry muffins
These tasty muffins are among my top keto snacks. They are perfect not just for breakfast but also as a tasty and filling mid-morning or afternoon pick-me-up. They are made with almond flour and sweetened with a sugar-free sweetener, and they are wonderfully fluffy.
36. Coconut clusters
Made with just dark chocolate, coconut oil and coconut flakes, these coconut clusters are perfect for a quick and delicious snack. The original pre-keto version was made with cornflakes - these are actually better!
38. Keto truffles
Another type of fat bomb, these are wonderfully rich, creamy, and chocolaty. A couple of these with a cup of black coffee is keto perfection!
39. Peanut butter cups
If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and you’re on the keto diet, I think you will really appreciate these deeply chocolaty peanut butter cups. They are more “rich” than “sweet,” which makes them perfect for a snack.
40. Peanut butter cookies
Made with just four ingredients, these cookies are incredibly good. They are sweet but not too sweet, tasty, soft, and chewy. As you can see, when it comes to keto snacks, there are many tasty options to choose from, whether homemade or store-bought. Not everyone needs to snack, but if you do, go ahead and enjoy! You can snack and still stick with your low-carb diet.
