If you are doing a ketogenic plan, you may be stuck for snack ideas that will not only keep you full but are also nutritious and have a low carbohydrate content. This article will explore some great snack ideas which will keep you from getting bored on plan and make eating exciting again!
Savory Snacks
Crustless Mini Quiches
Eggs are a great source of protein and very versatile, so these delicious mini quiches are a great addition to any picnic, and are easily transportable. It’s also an easy recipe with as few or as little ingredients as you like. Obviously, eggs are a must, but you will also need a mini muffin tin.
- Beat 12 eggs into a bowl and season with salt and pepper, and your favorite low carb additions such as spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes or cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until set (around 15 minutes)
The great thing about this little recipe is that you can bake in batches and grab a few as you leave the house. You could even freeze them and defrost as needed.
Mini Dipping Salad
If you’re short on time, you might like to throw some veggie sticks into a container along with a low carb dip like mayonnaise. Or, add some cream cheese for something even more special.
Low carb veggies that are perfect for mini dipping salads include:
- Cucumber
- Bell peppers
- Tomatoes (A little higher in carbs, so be careful what you pair them with)
- Carrots
- Cauliflower (Great blended into rice!)
- Celery
Shrimp Kebabs
Shrimps are highly nutritious as they have great Omega 3 content. They have a lower mercury content than most other shellfish too, and can be used in many different dishes. They are also low calorie as well as low carb.
Use some Cajun spice as a dry rub on the shrimp and place them onto a skewer between wedges of fresh bell pepper. Then grill the kebabs until the shrimp is fully cooked and the peppers are crisp.
These are a really quick snack to make and can be stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat.
Sweet Snacks
A sweet snack is a real treat, but can be difficult when it comes to ketogenic diets, primarily because you have to become really inventive when it comes to sugar alternatives.
Luckily, this article will now explore some good snack options for the keto diet which will also take the edge off that sugar craving!
No Bake Cookies
This recipe is a double win, because not only is it keto friendly at only 3g of net carbs per serving, they also don’t need baking, which means you can have a sweet treat that is ready in as little as 5 minutes!
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, add 2/3 of a cup of all natural peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sweetener such as Stevia.
- Mix well until smooth.
- Add 1 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Mix well.
- Spoon onto a pan (in your preferred cookie size) and freeze for around ten minutes.
1 Batch should make 12 cookies with 2 cookies giving net carbs of 3g.
Chocolate Cups
These are a real indulgent treat.
- Melt Stevia sweetened chocolate or sugar free chocolate (About ¾ of a large bar)
- Pour into silicone cupcake molds (less than half way)
- Put into the fridge for five minutes to slightly set.
- Add softened coconut butter to the middle of the mold.
- Melt your remaining chocolate and pour over the top.
- Put into the fridge to set completely.
Summary
Ketogenic diets can be challenging to stick to long term, but by ‘swapping’ rather than ‘stopping’ you can make the diet much more manageable and exciting. Swap sugar for Stevia, fruit for salads, and get inventive with your cooking and it will become second nature in no time!