35 Keto Christmas Recipes – Easy Low Carb & Ketogenic Diet friendly menu ideas for the Holidays, including Appetizers, Dinner, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Cookies, Pudding, Desserts and more Festive Treats!
There are so many easy choices when it comes to planning your Keto Christmas Menu.
Here are ideas for every course and to suit most dietary requirements.
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Keto Christmas Appetizers
2 Ingredient Devilled Eggs – an easy Keto Christmas Appetizer that requires very little effort.
Garlic Baked Brie – a creamy, dreamy crowd pleaser that’s flavorful and a delicious taste of things to come.
Low Carb Vegetable Soup – you could serve soup as a hearty appetizer or starter.
Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms – an excellent Keto Christmas Appetizer that the whole family can enjoy.
Keto Christmas Dinner
Traditional Roast – roast your choice of turkey, ham, lamb or beef and then serve with a selection of Keto friendly sides.
Corned Beef – since moving to Ireland, corned beef has been a staple and easily feeds a crowd.
Chicken Bake – a dinner alternative – why not have a Chicken Bake with plenty of portions to go around.
Rib Ragu – meltingly tender meat, served with a side of cauliflower mash makes the perfect, hearty meal.
Turmeric Cauliflower Rice – a nourishing dish to perfectly balance all of the rich, Christmas food.
Roasted Radishes – a keto friendly roast potato alternative that’s vibrant in color and flavor.
Pesto Mushrooms – you can quickly fry up mushrooms in pesto for a speedy keto side dish.
Paprika Cauliflower – a smokey Keto Christmas side dish that’s another delicious way to enjoy cauliflower.
Keto Christmas Cookies & Desserts
Almond Butter Cookies – 3 Ingredient cookies for Christmas means more time spent on the rest of your Christmas menu!
Maple Whipped Cream Frosting – to serve on the side as a creamy treat to enjoy with dessert or you could sandwich a couple of Christmas cookies together with this frosting.
A trusty bottle of maple flavor ensure you can still enjoy maple treats – without the carbs. (Find Maple Flavor Here.)
Chocolate Truffles – yes. you can enjoy quintessential chocolate truffles for Christmas.
Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies – cheesecake speckled brownies make the perfect Christmas baked treat.
Flourless Brownies – another brownie option that’s richly chocolatey and so easy to prepare.
Chocolate Trifle – featuring the above brownies and an easy chocolate mousse, this chocolate trifle is a spectacular Keto Christmas Dessert.
Chocolate Fat Bombs – not that you’ll need any help meeting your fat macros on Christmas, but these chocolate treats are wonderful regardless.
Baked Custard – a creamy custard that you can enjoy warmed or chilled from the fridge.
Chocolate Pudding – a decadent, warming pudding that’s great on it’s own or drizzled over chocolate cake or brownies.
Lemon Ricotta Cake – this baked treat only has a few ingredients and creates an impressive cake that’s great for lemon lovers.
Pumpkin Pie – this show stopping dessert takes very little effort to create.
Raspberry Mousse – you can enjoy the colors of Christmas with this easy dessert.
Chocolate Mousse – I’m a sucker for chocolate mousse and I keep creating different delicious variations. This cream cheese version is my current favorite – it tastes like a chocolate cheesecake – but without carbs.
Hot Chocolate – end your meal with a hot chocolate topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
For even more inspiration, take a look at the Keto Holiday Cookbook, because you’ll find all the recipes and menus you need to celebrate an easy Keto Christmas.
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Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.
Foods you can eat on the keto diet include fish and seafood, meat and poultry, non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and zucchini, avocados, berries, nuts and seeds, eggs, high-fat dairy products, olive oil and other oils, and high-cocoa chocolate.
Meat and poultry are considered staple foods on the keto diet. Fresh meat and poultry contain no carbs and are rich in B vitamins and several important minerals. They're also a great source of high quality protein, which may help preserve muscle mass during a very low carb diet ( 18 , 19 , 20).
Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.
Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.
Some of the best meats for keto include beef, pork, chicken, salmon, and bison. Still, all plain, unprocessed meats are keto-friendly and low in carbs — so there are plenty of options to choose from. However, you may want to choose your meats based on other factors in addition to carb count.
Increase the size of your meals with nutrient-dense foods. This will promote a sense of fullness and reduce the urge to snack in between meals. Include plenty of fibre in your meals. While fibre from foods like green leafy vegetables is considered a carbohydrate, we don't digest it, so it doesn't count.
Proteins as well can cause insulin spikes when over-consumed. The only macronutrient that doesn't spike insulin is pure fat. For this reason, you need to be adhering to very specific fat/carb/protein ratios when following a Keto Diet.
The basic rules of keto are eating few carbohydrates and emphasizing fat with a moderate intake of protein. In order to be in a state of ketosis, you will likely have to track the amount of carbohydrates you eat by weighing out your food.
Following the keto diet requires limiting carb intake to up to 50 g a day. A person generally replaces high carb foods with fatty foods, such as eggs, dairy products, and fresh meat and fish. Wheat products and some fruits, vegetables, beans, and legumes can be high in carbs, so checking food labels is key.
You do not have to limit vegetables if you are on the keto diet or are considering it. Plenty of low-carb vegetable options include arugula, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes.
Eating too much protein on Keto is largely a myth - gluconeogenesis leads to a small increase in glucose production, but we need that to survive. If you are generally active and not in a calorie deficit, you may want to shoot for 1.6 g/kg body weight per day, and prioritize protein on Keto with healthy sources.
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