10 Easy Keto Friendly Weight Loss Recipes

Here is 10 easy keto friendly weight loss foods and step by step recipes how to make them.

Keto friendly weight loss recipes

The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) is a low carb, high fat diet with several health advantages. Several studies demonstrate that this sort of diet may assist you in losing weight and improving your health. So here is list of tasty keto friendly recipes you can try to boost your weight loss journey. Of course these can be enjoyed even you don’t practice keto diets or try to lose weight.

Avocado Egg Salad

For this keto recipe you will need: avocados, eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Optionally you can include keto friendly vegetables like tomatoes and green leafy veggies like baby spinach, lettuce, and arugula. You can spice the salad also with herbs like oregano, parsley and basil.

• Hard boil some eggs and let them cool.
• Peel and mash the eggs in a bowl.
• Cut avocado in half and remove the seed.
• Scoop out the avocado and add it to the bowl with mashed eggs.
• Mix in mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Serve on lettuce leaves or as salad.

Keto Broccoli and Cheese

This keto recipe uses broccoli and shredded cheese. For example you can use keto friendly cheddar cheese. Of course, you can use any of the keto friendly cheeses like mozzarella, goat, swiss, parmesan, and cream cheeses.

• Cut broccoli florets into small pieces.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
• Once the butter is melted, add the broccoli florets and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
• Remove from heat and add shredded cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Keto Berry Smoothie

While some say that berries won’t fit to keto diet. However, some berries will still fit to keto diet, as they won’t contain much carbohydrates like most fruits. Berries are loaded with antioxidants and help you get more healthy nutrients in.

• In a blender, combine 1 cup of mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of almond milk, and 1 tablespoon of sweetener (such as erythritol or stevia)
• Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Adjust the consistency with more almond milk if needed.

Keto Meatloaf

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, almond flour, beaten eggs, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
• Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
• Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a loaf pan.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes or until cooked through.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add butter and minced garlic (use the best garlic press) and cook until fragrant.
• Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes per side.
• Reduce heat to low, then add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet.
• Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened.
• Serve over cauliflower rice or with a side salad.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

One of the popular way to replace rice in keto diet is using “cauliflower rice”. This is not meant to be consumed as is but rather to as add on to your protein source. For my experience this is best with chicken, and shrimp. Of course it can also be enjoyed with meats.

• Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble rice.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil.
• Add diced onions, carrots, and celery and sauté for a few minutes.
• Add the cauliflower rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and stir fry for a few minutes.
• Then add your choice of protein such as diced chicken, meat, or shrimp.
• Cook until everything is heated through.

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

• Spiralize 2-3 zucchinis to make the noodles. (Or use Julianne peeler)
• Heat some olive oil in a pan and sauté the zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of tenderness.
• Meanwhile, make the pesto by blending basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil and salt in a blender or food processor.
• Toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto sauce and serve.

Keto Chili

• In a large pot, brown ground beef over medium-high heat.
• Drain any excess fat and add diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic.
• Sauté for a few minutes until vegetables are softened.
• Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and a variety of spices (such as chili powder, cumin, and oregano) to the pot.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Baked Parmesan Chicken

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a shallow dish, mix together grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour, salt and pepper.
• Dip chicken breast in the mixture, making sure it is well coated.
• Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
  

Keto cauliflower soup

• In a large pot, sauté diced onions and minced garlic in some butter until they are translucent.
• Add chopped cauliflower florets, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.
• Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add any additional spices or herbs you like.
• Serve hot and garnish with chopped green onions or bacon bits, if desired.
• Note: You can also add protein of your choice such as diced chicken or cooked bacon for a more filling soup.

Conclusion
In this article, you learned how to make 10 simple keto meals. These keto recipes are quite basic you can always modify them slightly to fit better in your references.