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There’s no reason to abandon your keto diet during the holidays. This guide will help you prepare a fantastic holiday feast that any keto dieter can enjoy!
What is Keto?
The keto diet is a low-carb diet. The only thing that really matters is keeping your carb intake VERY low (some people go as low as 20g a day).
This means a keto diet is mostly meat, birds, fish, seafood, eggs dairy, natural oils and fats, vegetables, and soy proteins.
If you want to learn more about keto, check out the ultimate guide to the keto diet.
11 Keto Appetizer Recipes
Start your meal with a selection of keto appetizers. Traditionally, you’d find things like cheese balls, dips, crackers, veggies, salads, and more! But you’re doing a keto holiday, so check out these # keto holiday appetizers!
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
A scrumptious mix of bacon, ranch and cheese! What's not to love?
Total Time: 65m
Ingredients: cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, ranch dip powder, chives
Carbs: 2g total / 2g net
Baked Brie and Pecan Prosciutto Savory Fat Bombs
These are like little savory appetizer pies. Get in my mouth!
Total Time: 30m
Ingredients: prosciutto, brie, pecans, black pepper
Carbs: 1.43g total / 0.43g net
Creamy Keto Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach dip is the best dip. Seriously, there's nothing better. Serve warm with crunchy vegetables (and/or crackers)!
Total Time: 35m
Ingredients: parmesan/asiago, mozzarella, nutritional yeast, frozen spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, sour cream, cream cheese, mayo, salt, pepper, garlic powder
Carbs: 5g net (total carbs & fiber not stated)
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
This is a great dip to use with appetizers and with main dishes (goes great with ham).
Ingredients: water, brown mustard, canola oil, corn starch, vinegar, yellow mustard, salt, egg yolks, spices, xanthan gum, natural flavor, sucralose
Carbs: 1g total / 1g net
Keto Avocado Feta Salsa
This might be the fanciest (and tastiest) salsa you'll ever eat.
Total Time: 15m
Ingredients: tomatoes, avocados, red onion, garlic, fresh parsley, jalapeno, lemon, olive oil, salt, pepper, feta
Carbs: 5g total / 2g net
Keto Butter Crackers
These crackers will go great with any dip or cheeseball!
Total time: 20m
Ingredients: butter, egg whites, almond flour, salt
Carbs: 2g total / 1g net
Parmesan Cheese Crisps
These large cracker-like crisps are great for dips and spreads.
Ingredients: parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion powder
Carbs: 1g total / 1g net
Keto Ranch Cucumber Salad with Bacon
A light starter appetizer. Tasty and will leave you plenty of room for turkey!
Total Time: 55m
Ingredients: keto ranch dressing, cucumbers, bacon, salt, pepper, dill (dried or fresh)*
Carbs: 1.9g net (total carbs & fiber not stated)
Crunchy Broccoli Slaw Recipe
You could leave out the broccoli and get the carb count down even more. Or, put it on the side and then people can add it in themselves!
Total Time: 25m
Ingredients: pepitas, almonds, granular erythritoal sweetener, sriracha, red cabbage, leafy greens, broccoli, scallions, olive oil, apple sider vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper
Carbs: 6g total / 4g net
Cheddar Bacon Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are super easy & keto compliant. Enjoy!
Total Time: 10m (+ boiling egg time)
Ingredients: eggs, mayo, white vinegar, yellow mustard, fresh dill, salt, pepper, cheddar, bacon
Carbs: 1g total / 1g net
Kumana Avocado Hot Sauce
Put bottles of this sauce everywhere to let people customize their heat. It's super tasty!
Ingredients: onion puree, mango puree, green bell pepper puree, avocado puree, white vinegar, water, cilantro, parsley, avocado oil, garlic puree, sea salt, green jalapeno puree, habanero chile powder, potassium sorbate, spices, citric acid, natural flavor
Carbs: 1g total / 1g net
14 Keto Side Dish Recipes
Usually, you can convince your guests to bring some side dishes (your oven and stove will only hold so much). Traditionally, you’ll find cranberry sauce, gravy, veggies (roasted and in casseroles), potatoes (roasted and mashed), Yorkshire puddings, rolls, and more! Check out these 14 keto holiday side dishes.
Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Homemade cranberry sauce is going to have way less carbs than store bought (WAY LESS). However, for the amount that you're going to eat, it's still pretty high in carbs. Consider limiting (or skipping) the cranberry sauce!
Total Time: 10m
Ingredients: frozen cranberries, apple sauce, cinnamon, vanilla extract
Carbs: 7g total / 5g net
Colonial Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is carb heavy. You should probably skip it, or have the tiniest amount.
Ingredients: Cranberries, pure cane, water
Carbs: not stated
Low Carb Keto Gravy Recipe
This gravy uses egg yolks as a thickener instead of xanthan gum.
Total Time: 20m
Ingredients: pan drippings, water/stock, onion, egg yolks, butter, salt, pepper
Carbs: 1g total / 1g net
Knorr Professional Beef Gravy Mix
I always use packaged gravy to make gravy. Maybe it's because I don't even really like gravy? You should probably make your own from scratch..
Ingredients: corn starch, pea flour, hydrolyzed protein, beef fat, maltodextrin, salt, yeast extract, sugar, beef extract, natural flavor, caramel color, potassium chloride, onion powder, citric acid, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, paprika, thiamine hydrochloride, garlic powder, spices
Carbs: 3g
Cheesy Low Carb Yellow Squash Casserole
A veggie casserole with cheese and biscuits - why not?!
Total Time: 55m
Ingredients: yellow squash, mozzarella, cheddar, Italian seasoning, low carb biscuits, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder
Carbs: 12g total / 3g net
Grated Zucchini Casserole
This is a great vegetable casserole that would complement any holiday feast!
Total Time: 30m
Ingredients: zucchini, butter, cream cheese, salt, pepper, parmesan, pork rinds*
Carbs: 3g total / 2g net
Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
A holiday feast needs brussels sprouts. These are simple and yummy.
Total Time: 45m
Ingredients: bacon, brussels sprouts, salt, pepper
Carbs: 6.8g total / 3.9g net
Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Asparagus is my favorite vegetable. Roasted with cheese? Totally a winner.
Total Time: 20m
Ingredients: asparagus, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, mozzarella
Carbs: 6g total / 4g net
Sour Cream and Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower
Potatoes have too many carbs for a keto diet (especially for a feast). Mashed cauliflower has a similar texture and flavor.
Total Time: 25m
Ingredients: cauliflower, garlic, sour cream, cheddar, salt, pepper
Carbs: 8.1g total / 5.3g net
Perfect Cheddar Cauli Mac and Cheese with Bacon
If you don't usually have mac n cheese for a holiday fest, I have one question: WHY NOT? Make this. Seriously.
Total Time: 40m
Ingredients: cauliflower, bacon, olive oil, mustard powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, butter, chicken broth, heavy cream, xanthan gum, cheddar
Carbs: 7g total / 5g net
Keto Yorkshire Puddings
Yorkshires are great for mopping up all the extra gravy and meat juices on your plate!
Total Time: 70m
Ingredients: beef drippings, almond flour, psyllium husk, arrowroot flour, eggs, xanthan gum, heavy cream, salt
Carbs: 6.4g total / 4.3g net
Low Carb Rolls
A holiday feast needs rolls! Use them to sop up gravy and meat juices, or just as a palate cleanser between bites!
Total Time: 20m
Ingredients: mozzarella, cream cheese, egg, almond flour, whey protein isolate, paking soda/powder
Carbs: 3g total / 2g net
Cranberry Pecan Low Carb Stuffing
Traditional bread stuffing is a no-go on the keto diet. Check out this cauliflower-based alternative. It might be better...
Total Time: 40m
Ingredients: pecans, butter, shallot, chicken stock, cauliflower, fresh thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, parmesan, cried cranberries
Carbs: 5.5g total / 3.2g net
Primal Kitchen Classic BBQ, Golden BBQ, and Steak Sauce
Here are some great keto condiment options.
Ingredients: water, tomatoes, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, salt, cumin, tapioca starch, mustard flour, black pepper, chipotle powder, onion powder, natural smoke flavor, ancho powder, garlic, garlic powder
Carbs: 2g total / 2g net
*Ingredients & Carbs for Golden BBQ Sauce
5 Keto Main Dish Recipes
There really aren’t any restrictions on meat when you’re doing a keto diet, but sneaky rubs and coatings can add extra carbs. Check out these # keto holiday main dishes (including a vegan one).
Bacon-Blanketed, Herb Roasted Turkey
This turkey is not quick or easy, but it's worth every step. Start a couple days early to properly brine your bird. Just imagine the deliciousness that will come when you eat your bacon-blanketed bird!
Total Time: *not stated*
Ingredients: turkey, salt, bacon, butter, fresh herbs (sage, thyme, oregano, parsley, marjoram, rosemary), roasting vegetables*
Carbs: not stated (but it will be nearly 0)
Maple Glazed Ham
Ham is my favorite part of a holiday feast. This ZERO carb option is great (but make sure you're using sugar free maple syrup!)
Total Time: 60m
Ingredients: sugar free maple syrup, tamari, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, whole leg of ham (with bone)
Carbs: 0g
Keto Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe
There's a lot of cooking to be done for a holiday feast, and only so much room in the oven and on the stovetop. This pot roast is made in the slowcooker!
Total Time: 9h 5m
Ingredients: chuck roast, carrots*, celery, onion, worcestershire sauce, garlic, pepper, parsley, butter, other veggies*
Carbs: not stated (skip the veggies and it'll be close to 0g)
Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib
The king of the roasts: Prime Rib! Searing makes it so much better!
Total Time: 65m
Ingredients: prime rib, butter, garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, salt, pepper
Carbs: not stated
Low-Carb Oven Fried Fish Fillets Recipe
If you'd like a lighter meat option for your keto holiday feast, try these oven fried fish fillets!
Total Time: 20m
Ingredients: white fish, almond flour, parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, fresh dill, egg white, coconut oil spray
Carbs: 4g total / 2g net
Keto Dessert Recipes9
Finish off your keto feast with some satisfying desserts. There are so many great holiday desserts like fruit, trifles, pies, cakes, bars, cookies, and more! It’s not that hard to find some yummy keto options. Check out these # keto holiday desserts.
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Chocolate pecan pie that's keo friendly? Yup. Nom nom nom
Total Time: 20m + baking (40m pie / 20 min tarts)
Ingredients: ground almonds, salt, coconut oil, eggs, coconut oil, dark chocolate, zucchini, vanilla extract, stevia, pecans
Carbs: 8.1g total / 3.2g net
Legit ‘Apple’ Pie
This apple pie doesn't actually have any apples in it. It uses zucchini instead because apples are way to high in carbs. Don't judge it until you try it!
Total Time: 1h 20m + chill time
Ingredients: keto pie crust, butter, zucchini, cinnamon, nutmet, ginger, allspice, salt, golden erythritol, lemon juice
Carbs: 12g total / 7g net
Keto Pumpkin Pie with Walnut Crust
Sometimes I wonder why people make other pies. In my opinion, it's pumpkin pie or none.
Total Time: 1h 35m
Ingredients: walnuts, butter, pumpkin puree, cream cheese, eggs, pumpkin pie spice,vanilla sweetener
Carbs: 10g total / 5g net
Raspberries & Cream Trifle
Trifles don't have to be high in carbs. This trifle has it all: cake, jelly, custard, and fresh fruit!
Total Time: 80m + setting & cooling time
Ingredients: eggs, granulated sweetener, vanilla extract, almond flour, baking powder, salt, raspberry jello packets, keto vanilla custard, cream, raspberries, toasted almond flakes
Carbs: 7g total / 5g net
Best Ever Keto Chocolate Cake
This might be the easiest cake recipe, ever. But simple doesn't mean plain, it has a delicious chocolate flavor.
Total Time: 40m
Ingredients: unsweetened chocolate, butter, eggs, almond flour, powdered erythritol, salt
Carbs: 3g total / 2.5g net
Low Carb Keto Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are a great choice for a holiday feast. They have a nice sweet taste to round out a meal, plus you can decorate them in fun ways!
Total Time: 25m
Ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, sugar substitute, baking soda, lard, egg, vanilla extract, powdered swerve, water
Carbs: 2g total / 1g net
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin desserts are ideal for the holidays!
Total Time: 70m + cooling time
Ingredients: cream cheese, pumpkin puree, monk fruit sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, cream of tartar, baking soda
Carbs: 11.1g total / 2.4g net
Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream
You'll need an ice cream maker for this recipe. But it's worth it.
Total Time: 25m + cooling, chilling, & freezing time
Ingredients: pumpkin puree, heavy cream, espresso, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cloves, egg yolks, vanilla sweetener, orange zest
Carbs: 4g total / 3g net
Classic Gingerbread Men
No christmas feast is complete withouot gingerbread men! You can eat them for other holidays, too!
Total Time: 60m
Ingredients: almond flour, swerve sweetener, coconut flour, ginger, connamon, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, ground cloves, eggs, coconut oil, yacon syrup/molasses, vanilla extract, powdered swerve sweetener, egg white powder, arrowroot starch*, water
Carbs: 6.2g total / 3.6g net
Happy Keto Holiday!
Christmas? Easter? Thanksgiving? Another special event?
Check! You have more than enough recipes to get through any keto feast!
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