One of the benefits of the ketogenic diet is its long-lasting nature. Switching your body’s metabolic pathways to utilize ketone bodies instead of glucose as its primary fuel source helps avoid the highs and lows associated with a typical American diet. This, in turn, reduces cravings throughout the day and decreases the amount of snacking you may be used to.
But seriously, even with all those benefits, who doesn’t love snacks??
And that’s why Tasteaholics exists: to provide delicious, healthy, keto-friendly alternatives to the foods you may be used to but don’t want your body to crave any longer. So, without further ado, let’s get to the meat (well, 15-20% protein… most of it’s fat) of the matter: The Top 5 Keto Snacks.
Snack 1: Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers1
The jalapenos you want will pack enough heat so you’ll notice, but not enough to wonder if you’re being interrogated by your mother-in-law. Starting with the perfect pepper lays the foundation for the cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped deliciousness you’ll have to make yourself stop eating. These little hors-d’oeuvres are excellent as either appetizers or mid-afternoon pick-me-ups.
Snack 2: Keto Apple Slaw2
Coleslaw is one of the best companions of any kind of barbeque; unfortunately, most recipes call for significant amounts of sugar which can rapidly knock you out of keto. Replacing that processed glucose for some natural fructose in the form of an apple still gives you a few carbs, but not enough to interfere with ketosis. This apple slaw will give your grandmother’s recipe a run for her money.
Snack 3: Easy Homemade Kimchi3
What apple pie is to America, kimchi is to Korea. This delicious fermented dish is known for its variety and depth of flavor: you can make it hot or mild, sweet or sour, or in a number of other ways. Many kimchi recipes contain a significant amount of sugar; our recipe still calls for sugar to aid the fermentation, but the recipe is designed with keto in mind so it’s naturally low-carb. There are few things as good as diving (not literally) into a bowl of kimchi, no matter what kind of a day you’re having.
Snack 4: Green Bean Fries4
One of the secrets to getting every bit of crispy goodness out of these is the breading. Typical breading requires, well… bread, which is a carb, which is not generally conducive to ketosis. We’ve discovered that crushed pork rinds make an excellent substitute, still giving you that crunchy texture and a tang of flavor without ruining your diet.
Snack 5: Easy Guacamole5
What would a snack list be without guacamole? Avocados are an excellent source of healthy fats and one of the favorites of keto dieters. One of the beautiful aspects of guac is its versatility: love or hate cilantro – you’re good. Want some heat? Add it in. Craving that delicious roasted garlic flavor? Bring it on. Our recipe is the perfect base for any customizing you want to do—or leave it as-is. Pair this dip with some low-carb crackers or pork rinds and you’ll be salivating in no time.
There you have it: The Top 5 Keto Snacks. What are you waiting for? Get snacking!
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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