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5 Keto Fast Food Options

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5 Keto Fast Food Options – Low Carb & Ketogenic Diet Fast Food Ideas for breakfast, lunch or snacks to help you lose weight.

Platter of Japanese Rare Beef

5 Keto Fast Food Options

When you’re out and about and stuck without food, here are 5 Keto Fast Food Options to help you out:

1. Bunless Burger

Bunless Burger

A bunless burger uses lettuce instead of a bun or a burger in a bowl is what it says – all the burger fillings, but in a bowl instead.

I’ve found that different fast food chains offer it in different ways, but there’s always an option to enjoy all the burger fillings – but without the bun.

2. Barbecued Chicken

BBQd Chicken

Freshly cooked barbecued chicken has little to no carbs and is a filling, low carb, high fat and high protein meal.

In Australia we have Nandos, which is where I’ll often head and share a whole chicken with my Husband. It’s the perfect meal and keeps us full for hours!

3. Japanese Beef Salad

Platter of Japanese Rare Beef

Japanese restaurants or take away stores have tons of low carb, keto friendly options.

I’ve found beautiful platters of meat or fish, as pictured above, can be a delicious meal option while out and about.

4. Breakfast

Smoothie and scrambled eggs - 5 Keto Fast Food Options

All day breakfasts are common nowadays and there are SO many keto fast food options that are breakfast items.

I’ve found smoothie bars which will make me a low carb smoothie with almond milk and less berries than usual.

Also, it’s easy to enjoy eggs on the go. I’ve found a local fast food store offering scrambled eggs with avocado and heaps of greens that I’ve enjoyed as a breakfast for lunch while out and about.

5. Meat or Meatballs

Meatballs in a sauce - 5 Keto Fast Food Options

There are so many options for take away bowls of meat or even meatballs. My local Nandos makes the above pictured meatballs, but I’ve also had success at Greek and Lebanese take away stores with ordering meat only.

As you can see, with a little imagination, you can find loads of keto fast food options while you’re on the go. I’ve found it easy to discover at least one option no matter where I am and I hope this blog post has been helpful and given you inspiration too.

5 Keto Fast Food Options - Low Carb & Ketogenic Diet Fast Food Ideas for breakfast, lunch or snacks to help you lose weight.

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9 Easy Keto Sides

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9 Easy Keto Sides Recipes – Low Carb Side Dishes that are quick and simple to prepare and are Ketogenic Diet friendly. Perfect for BBQ, Chicken, Steak or Burgers!

9 Easy Keto Sides Recipes

9 Easy Keto Sides Recipes

There are a whole host of easy Keto Sides that you can make to accompany any meal. Some of these could even be enjoyed as a meal themselves!

With the holiday season coming up, it’s great to have a wide choice of Keto Sides that you can call on when entertaining.

1. Creamy Cauliflower Mash – a creamy cauliflower mash dish that’s WAY better than traditional mashed potatoes. 

As you’ll notice, I LOVE all things cauliflower mash and there are 2 more Cauliflower Mash recipes in this Keto Sides collection.

Cauliflower Mash is just so wonderfully versatile, easy to make and a real crowd pleaser.

Bowl of Creamy Cauliflower Mash

2. Garlic & Bok Choy Stir Fry – a big green stir fry that’s incredibly flavourful.

Low Carb Garlic and Bok Choy Stir Fry

3. Cauliflower and Leek Mash – inspired by a Swiss dish this is another delicious cauliflower mash variety.

Bowl of cauliflower and leek mash

4. Spinach and Pine Nut Salad – a refreshing big green salad loaded with healthy fats.

Spinach and pine nut salad

5. Creamy Mushroom Sauce – my go to keto side for steak is always this creamy mushroom sauce.

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

6. Cauliflower and Pumpkin Mash – Can you tell that I LOVE experimenting with cauliflower mash varieties? This one is great to enjoy during pumpkin season!

Low Carb Pumpkin Mash

7. Egg Salad With Asparagus – adapted from an old favourite recipe of my Mom’s and made Keto. This salad is excellent for when you’re entertaining.

Egg salad with asparagus

8. Creamy Cabbage Salad – a delicious frugal dish that’s the perfect keto side.

Creamy Cabbage Salad

9. Cauliflower Mac and Cheese – better than the original, this cauliflower mac and cheese is great as side or as a meal itself.

Cauliflower mac and cheese

Since writing this bog post I’ve shared more easy keto sides, so, here are more for you to choose from:

Cheesy Cauliflower Rice

Halloumi Fries

Low Carb Vegetable Casserole

Zucchini Side Dish

9 Easy Keto Sides Recipes - Low Carb Side Dishes that are quick and simple to prepare and are Ketogenic Diet friendly. Perfect for BBQ, Chicken, Steak or Burgers!

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Spinach and Pine Nut Salad Recipe

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Spinach and Pine Nut Salad Recipe – Easy Low Carb Keto Diet Salad Recipes – Recipe for a green salad with nourishing pine nuts.

Spinach and pine nut salad in a salad bowl

Spinach and Pine Nut Salad

Pine nuts have almost perfect Keto Macros with 30 grams containing a wonderful 21 grams of fat, 4 grams of protein and just 1 net carb. So, I enjoy finding more ways to include pine nuts in my diet and this salad is one of the easiest!

You simply fill a salad bowl with spinach, top with pine nuts and then your dressing of choice. Lately I’ve been loving apple cider vinegar, so chose to use that and an olive oil combo.

To make the basic dressing that’s used in this salad (or for any salad), it’s simply a matter of following a 1 to 3 ratio. So, one part apple cider vinegar or your vinegar of choice to 3 parts your choice of oil (I love extra virgin olive oil).

For example if you’re making a small salad for one then drizzle over a teaspoon of vinegar and then 3 teaspoons of oil. If you’re making a large salad to feed a crowd, then go for a quarter of a cup of vinegar and three quarters of a cup of oil. Easy!

Salad bowl with greens and small bowl of pine nuts

Spinach and Pine Nut Salad Recipe

  • Spinach
  • Pine Nuts
  • 1 Part Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 Parts Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  1. Place a bed of spinach leaves in a salad bowl.
  2. Top with pine nuts.
  3. Drizzle over vinegar, olive oil and seasoning.
  4. Toss to combine, serve and enjoy.
Spinach and Pine Nut Salad Recipe - Easy Low Carb Keto Diet Salad Recipes - Recipe for a green salad with nourishing pine nuts.

 

Spinach and pine nut salad in a salad bowl
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Spinach and Pine Nut Salad Recipe

Ingredients

  • Spinach
  • Pine Nuts
  • 1 Part Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 Parts Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place a bed of spinach leaves in a salad bowl.
  2. Top with pine nuts.
  3. Drizzle over vinegar, olive oil and seasoning.
  4. Toss to combine, serve and enjoy.

 

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Cauliflower and Leek Mash Recipe

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Cauliflower and Leek Mash Recipe – Low Carb & Keto Diet Mash Recipes

Bowl of cauliflower and leek mash

Cauliflower and Leek Mash Recipe

This is the third cauliflower mash recipe I’ve shared so far on my 2 month old blog.

I just LOVE experimenting with different cauliflower mash flavour varieties and you’re going to absolutely love this one!

I was inspired by a traditional Swiss recipe for Leek and Potato Mash but swapped out the carb heavy potatoes for cauliflower.

Chopped cauliflower and leek in a large saucepan ready for cooking

Leek can be a little carb heavy, depending on the size and how much you include in your mash.

Use as little or as much as you want – any chopped leek adds a wonderful flavour, so it’s up to you!

Include as much butter, cream and seasoning as you like to create the consistency you’re wanting.

Start with a couple of tablespoons or so of each and keep adding more until it’s creamy to your liking.

As you can see, I like mine to be wonderfully buttery and include a generous portion of butter to my mash.

Cooked vegetables topped with butter and ready to be mashed

Low Carb Cauliflower and Leek Mash Recipe

  • 1 Head of Cauliflower, chopped
  • Chopped Leek
  • Butter
  • Cream
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  1. Place the chopped cauliflower and leek into a large saucepan and cover with water.
  2. Bring up to the boil and simmer until the cauliflower and leek are easily mashable.
  3. Drain and mash the cauliflower and leek, together with the butter, cream and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve and enjoy!
Cauliflower and Leek Mash Recipe - Low Carb & Keto Diet Mash Recipes
Yield: 4

Cauliflower and Leek Mash Recipe

Bowl of cauliflower and leek mash

Cauliflower and Leek Mash Recipe – Low Carb & Keto Diet Mash Recipes

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Head of Cauliflower, chopped
  • Chopped Leek
  • Butter
  • Cream
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped cauliflower and leek into a large saucepan and cover with water.
  2. Bring up to the boil and simmer until the cauliflower and leek are easily mashable.
  3. Drain and mash the cauliflower and leek, together with the butter, cream and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 145
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Cuisine: Dinner / Category: Keto Side Dishes

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Low Carb Pumpkin Mash

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2 Ingredient Chocolate Fat Bombs

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2 Ingredient Chocolate Fat Bombs Recipe – Low Carb Keto Fat Bomb Recipes made with Dark Chocolate and without Coconut Oil which are a delicious way to hit your fat macros on the Ketogenic Diet.

Heart Shaped Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs

2 Ingredient Chocolate Fat Bombs Recipe

When you’re on a diet like the low carb, ketogenic diet then it’s really important that you’re getting enough fat. This helps keep your energy levels up and keep you satiated.

An easy way to do this is to prepare fat bombs which, as the name suggests, provides a massive amount of fat in one tiny bite.

heart shaped candy

Depending on the percentage chocolate you use, and how sweet you want your fat bombs, you may want to add Stevia or your sweetner of choice to taste.

You’ll find that your tolerance for bitter chocolate changes as you progress through the Keto Diet.

When I started I could barely cope with 70% chocolate without adding copious amounts of Stevia. Now, however, I can enjoy 90% Dark Chocolate with little to no Stevia added.

Feel free to also flavour your chocolate with your flavouring of choice – you could use vanilla, mint or even orange for custom flavoured chocolate fat bombs.

Bowl of heart shaped low carb fat bombs

2 Ingredient Chocolate Fat Bombs Recipe

  • 100g Dark Chocolate (85% Plus), chopped
  • 1/3 Cup Mascarpone Cheese
  1. Set up a double boiler by bringing a pot of water up to a simmer.
  2. When simmering, place a microwave proof bowl over the water, ensuring that it’s not touching.
  3. Add the chopped chocolate and mascarpone.
  4. Allow to melt gently and stir regularly.
  5. Once melted, carefully remove the bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  6. When cool enough to handle, fill a candy mold with the chocolate mixture.
  7. Place into the fridge to harden and then pop out the fat bombs from the mold and enjoy.
Yield: 12

2 Ingredient Chocolate Fat Bombs Recipe

Heart Shaped Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs

2 Ingredient Chocolate Fat Bombs Recipe – Low Carb Keto Fat Bomb Recipes made with Chocolate

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 100g Dark Chocolate (85% Plus), chopped
  • 1/3 Cup Mascarpone Cheese

Instructions

  1. Set up a double boiler by bringing a pot of water up to a simmer.
  2. When simmering, place a microwave proof bowl over the water, ensuring that it’s not touching.
  3. Add the chopped chocolate and mascarpone.
  4. Allow to melt gently and stir regularly.
  5. Once melted, carefully remove the bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  6. When cool enough to handle, fill a candy mold with the chocolate mixture.
  7. Place into the fridge to harden and then pop out the chocolate fat bombs from the mold and enjoy.

Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 93
© Easy Keto Living
Cuisine: Desserts / Category: Keto Desserts
2 Ingredient Chocolate Fat Bombs Recipe - Low Carb Keto Fat Bomb Recipes made with Chocolate and without Coconut Oil which are a delicious way to hit your fat macros on the Ketogenic Diet.

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7 Keto Breakfast Ideas

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7 Keto Breakfast Ideas – Easy Low Carb and Ketogenic Diet Friendly Breakfast Recipes – with and without eggs, hearty fry ups and no cook inspiration too.

Bowl of Keto Breakfast Scramble

7 Keto Breakfast Ideas

After Dessert, breakfast is my favourite type of recipe to experiment with. And, I’ve already shared a selection of 7 easy keto breakfast ideas on my couple of months old blog.

So, today I’m reviewing the 7 easy keto breakfast ideas that I’ve shared with you so far.

You’ll notice that a lot of ingredients are mixed and matched as I tend to go to similar ingredients for breakfast and keep things simple.

I hope you’ll take inspiration from this post, and feel free to mix and match these breakfasts to suit your tastes and what’s in season with you.

1. Brussels Sprouts Breakfast Hash – perfect for breakfast for breakfast for dinner.

Low Carb Brussels Sprouts Breakfast Hash Recipe

2. Low Carb Breakfast Bowl – a simple breakfast bowl with heaps of variations.

Low Carb Breakfast Bowl Recipe

3. Keto Breakfast Scramble – a fun low carb breakfast idea.

Keto Breakfast Scramble

4. Keto Breakfast Fry Up – a meaty fry up to fuel you for the day.

Keto Breakfast Fry Up

5. Low Carb Egg and Sausage Scramble – hit all your macros with this easy keto breakfast inspiration.

Low Carb Egg and Sausage Scramble Recipe

If you don’t feel like eggs for breakfast, then here are a couple of low carb breakfast ideas without eggs.

6. Keto Breakfast Yoghurt Trifle – layer low carb ingredients to create an irresistible breakfast trifle.

Keto Breakfast Yogurt Trifle Recipe

7. Strawberries and Cream Shake – a sweet and creamy way to start your day.

Strawberries and Cream Shake Recipe

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Low Carb Stir Fry with Beef & Vegetables

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Low Carb Stir Fry Recipe with Beef & Vegetables – Easy Healthy Keto Stir Fry Recipes – Low Carb Budget Meals.

Low Carb Stir Fry Recipe with Beef & Vegetables - Easy Healthy Keto Stir Fry Recipes - Low Carb Budget Meals.

Low Carb Stir Fry Recipe

As you may tell from other recipes on this blog – I like to keep things really simple. The fewer ingredients the better. This recipe follows that ethos perfectly.

This is also a really budget friendly dish – you combine together frugal beef mince with whatever vegetables you have to hand to create a mouthwatering stir fry.

Regarding vegetables, you can use whatever is in season and you have to hand. I used 2 zucchini and about a dozen mushrooms, all chopped into roughly the same size so that they would cook evenly.

Here are some ideas for vegetables to include in your low carb stir fry,  feel free to choose one or more from this list:

  • Zucchini
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Cauliflower
  • Broccoli
  • Peppers
  • Bok Choy
  • Spinach
Low Carb Stir Fry Recipe with Beef & Vegetables - Easy Healthy Keto Stir Fry Recipes - Low Carb Budget Meals.

Low Carb Stir Fry Recipe

  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 500g/1.1 lbs Beef Mince
  • Chopped Vegetables
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Tamari
  • Salt, Pepper & Seasoning to taste
  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large frying pan.
  2. When hot, add the beef mince and cook until browned.
  3. Add the chopped vegetables, Tamari and salt/pepper/seasoning to taste.
  4. Cook until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
  5. Serve and enjoy.
Low Carb Stir Fry Recipe with Beef & Vegetables - Easy Healthy Keto Stir Fry Recipes - LCHF Budget Meals.
Low Carb Stir Fry Recipe with Beef & Vegetables - Easy Healthy Keto Stir Fry Recipes - Low Carb Budget Meals.
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Low Carb Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 500 g/1.1 lbs Beef Mince
  • Chopped Vegetables
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Tamari
  • Salt Pepper & Seasoning to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large frying pan.
  2. When hot, add the beef mince and cook until browned.
  3. Add the chopped vegetables, Tamari and salt/pepper/seasoning to taste.
  4. Cook until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
  5. Serve and enjoy.

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Asparagus and Cauliflower Soup

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Asparagus and Cauliflower Soup Recipe – Easy and Creamy Low Carb & Keto Diet friendly Soup Recipes

Asparagus and Cauliflower Soup Recipe - Easy and Creamy Low Carb & Keto Diet friendly Soup Recipes

Asparagus and Cauliflower Soup Recipe

This soup is sooooo easy, creamy and delicious. The combination of cauliflower and asparagus is just perfect that you need very few other ingredients to create a show stopping soup.

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Keto Blueberry Fool Recipe

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Keto Blueberry Fool Recipe – Easy & Healthy Low Carb Blueberry Dessert Recipes using fresh blueberries that would be great through the year and even Christmas morning!

Keto Blueberry Fool Recipe - Easy & Healthy Low Carb Blueberry Dessert Recipes using fresh blueberries that would be great through the year and even Christmas morning!

Keto Blueberry Fool Recipe

It was only last week that I shared 9 Easy Keto Desserts and said that desserts are my favourite keto experimentation and I’m at it again! This time I have an easy, yummy Keto Blueberry fool recipe for you. Fools are easy desserts to prepare – you simple whip cream to thick peaks and whisk some berries through, making it easy to keto-fy.

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