I need help for easy keto meal options please!
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ElorasMomForever
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Hi there!
I just started the ketogenic diet two days ago and have had some trouble coming up with regular, every day ketogenic meal options. So far, I've been having boiled eggs and coffee for breakfast and baked chicken and salad for dinner, with an Atkins shake and maybe a quest bar thrown in there. I've also been snacking on walnuts, pistachios and avocado. I feel as though I'm having serious trouble figuring out high fat, moderate protein, low carb options while still getting sufficient calories (So far I need about 1,600 calories/day). I feel like I'm snacking instead of eating meals haha...Any suggestions are appreciated!
I just started the ketogenic diet two days ago and have had some trouble coming up with regular, every day ketogenic meal options. So far, I've been having boiled eggs and coffee for breakfast and baked chicken and salad for dinner, with an Atkins shake and maybe a quest bar thrown in there. I've also been snacking on walnuts, pistachios and avocado. I feel as though I'm having serious trouble figuring out high fat, moderate protein, low carb options while still getting sufficient calories (So far I need about 1,600 calories/day). I feel like I'm snacking instead of eating meals haha...Any suggestions are appreciated!
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There is a thread called "post your Keto dinner pics", it has a lot of mouth watering ideas!2
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I bumped the post... but here are some highlights!
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This was my eggplant parm with spaghetti squash. Delicious. I've made it with chicken too.
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Welcome @elorasmom9406
Here's a link to a very easy, tasty "No Carb Pizza Crust"
https://www.ketoconnect.net/recipe/no-carb-pizza/
And this is a delicious, easy "Sausage Quiche"
http://genaw.com/lowcarb/sausage_casserole.html
Also, if you add members here to your friend list, you'll oftentimes be able to see their diaries and that may help with ideas as well.
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For actual cookbooks, check out anything by Maria Emmerich or a book called Eat Happy by Anna Vocino
They each also have blogs with recipes.4 -
I did the Keto Challenge at dietdoc.com. They do up a two week plan including yr grocery list for each week. Loved it although I tweaked some of the recipes as they were a little too high fat. If you are a member they have a number of meal plans available but you can get a lot of ideas for meals, etc without being a member.2
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I've only been on this diet for 2 weeks but this is what I've eaten so far.
Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs (or mashed & mixed with mayo and mustard) with 2 slices bacon (pre-cooked on Sundays) or faux keto oatmeal (lots of recipes online) with 2 chopped strawberries mixed in.
Lunch: taco salads, keto shepherds pie, chicken Caesar salad
Dinner: keto pizza casserole, any meat with salad or veggies, burger w/ no bun
Snacks: pepperoni sticks, nuts & fat bombs - if you're having trouble getting enough fat or calories these will help ( I made double batches of 3 different flavours and keep them in the freezer)2 -
Oh my gosh, thank you all so much!! All your comments have been super helpful!!0
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I just started not too long ago and let me say Google is my bff...ive found quite a few recipies listed below...you kind of start getting the hang of things and mixing it up! Also check out keto karma blog there's a few recipies and helpful tips on the site! Try the cauliflower pizza soooo good! Goodluck!
Keto breakfast chilli
http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/breakfast-chili/
Keto lemon butter chicken
http://damndelicious.net/2014/12/31/lemon-butter-chicken/
Cinnamon Chocolate Shake
http://damndelicious.net/2014/12/31/lemon-butter-chicken/
Keto creamed spinach
https://www.ruled.me/easy-keto-creamed-spinach/
Keto Korean beef bbq stuffed peppers sooooo good!
https://www.ruled.me/easy-keto-creamed-spinach/
Low carb burgers
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/low-carb-burgers/
1 minute keto muffins
http://www.ditchthecarbs.com/2017/01/25/1-minute-keto-muffins/1 -
Here is one of my favorites ...
Porkchop cooked in a teaspoon of coconut oil and seasoned to my liking. Steamed cabbage with a tablespoon of melted butter and warmed chopped walnuts over the top. Meal is ready in about 30 minutes.
Remember, you don't have to make it hard on yourself. You dont have to cook something with 15 ingredients in it or have huge amounts of special ingredients that can bankrupt you! Keto is reallly a very easy way to eat if you keep it simple! I learned this the hard way unfortunately.3 -
super easy....
burger with mushrooms provolone and tessame blue cheese dressing
or wrapped with lettuce pickles mustard
applegate farms turkey slices mustard havarti wrapped in romaine lettuce leaves or just wrapped together
zuchini noodles in olive oil or coconut oil on side with chicken and parmesan
scrambled eggs with cream cheese or avocado and bacon [i don't eat pork but others do]
wild planet albacore tuna in sea salt w mayonnaise mustard franks and chopped pickles green pepper and/or celery for crunch...in a bowl with a spoon our could scoop into green pepper or celery and eat like that...
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