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Keto Roasted Radishes (Low-Carb Potato Substitute)

Roasted radishes in a round bowl.

These Keto Roasted Radishes are what I make when I want that golden, crispy, potato-like side without the carbs that come with actual potatoes. Trim, quarter, toss with oil and seasoning, and into the oven they go, no peeling or par-boiling required. I reach for this one constantly because it’s genuinely a one-for-one potato substitute … Read more

Keto Caesar Dressing (Low-Carb, Anchovy-Free)

Keto Ceasar Salad Dressing in a bowl.

This Keto Caesar Dressing is what I make when I want the real thing without the hidden carbs most bottled versions sneak in. Egg yolks, Parmesan, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce whisk into a thick, garlicky dressing in about ten minutes, no anchovies required. I make this one whenever a plain green salad … Read more

Are Radishes Keto?

A pile of radishes on the counter.

Are radishes keto? You bet they are! Just 1/2 cup of radishes contains only 1 gram of net carbs, making them the perfect low-carb veggie to add to your keto lifestyle. Read on for tips, tricks, recipes, and more, and make radishes a part of your day! Radishes are an excellent low-carbohydrate food option for … Read more

Keto Raspberry Smoothies (Low-Carb Breakfast or Snack in 5 Minutes)

A keto Raspberry Smoothie in a glass.

This keto raspberry smoothie is what I blend when I want something cold and fruity without the sugar load of a smoothie-bar drink. It takes about five minutes and one blender. I keep a bag of frozen raspberries in the freezer for exactly this, so it’s never a special shopping trip. It works as a … Read more

Keto Tartar Sauce (Low-Carb, Sugar-Free Condiment)

A white bowl filled with Keto Tartar Sauce.

This Keto Tartar Sauce is what I make because store-bought tartar sauce is, honestly, not very good. Most bottled versions are gloopy and sugary and do nothing to actually bring out the flavor of the fish they’re supposed to accompany. Homemade tartar sauce takes about fifteen minutes, and the flavor is worlds apart from anything … Read more

Easy Keto Zucchini Fries

keto zucchini fries on a plate with sauce in a bowl

My kids look at these enviously when they’re eating their carby dinners and I’m eating a plate of these instead, and sometimes I share. Baked, not fried, with an almond flour and Parmesan crust, these keto zucchini fries actually crisp up in the oven. There’s nothing sneaky in this recipe, no sugar alcohols, nothing you … Read more

Keto Blueberry Smoothies

keto blueberry smoothies in a glass in a glass

I keep a blender sitting out on the counter with its own spot specifically for mornings like this. This keto blueberry smoothie needs only three real ingredients, unless you count the ice cubes, and it’s ready in about 5 minutes. Blueberries run higher in carbs than strawberries or raspberries, so the portion here is deliberate, … Read more

Zero Carb Keto Mayonnaise

keto mayonnaise on a spoon with a lemon in the background

I make my own mayonnaise because store-bought versions are full of emulsifiers and thickeners I don’t need, and homemade takes about three minutes in a blender. This keto mayonnaise comes out thick, genuinely creamy, and at zero net carbs per serving. I keep this on hand for chaffle sandwiches and to build into coleslaw, egg … Read more

Keto Strawberry Smoothie (Low-Carb Creamy Breakfast Drink)

keto strawberry smoothie in a glass with strawberries around it

This is the breakfast I reach for on a morning when I want something quick but don’t want it to taste like a diet drink. Frozen strawberries and Greek yogurt make this genuinely thick and creamy, not thin and icy the way a lot of keto smoothies turn out. I keep a bag of frozen … Read more

Are Blueberries Keto?

fresh blueberries

Are blueberries keto? The answer is a resounding yes! Blueberries are low-carb and keto-friendly, making them the perfect addition to a healthy keto diet. In fact, blueberries are one of the best keto fruits you can eat. They’re packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and they taste delicious too. Blueberries are a keto superfood. Learn … Read more

Keto Coleslaw (Low-Carb Creamy Cabbage Salad)

keto coleslaw in a bowl with a fork

I’m usually the person telling you to eat something the moment it’s made, but this keto coleslaw is the exception. It genuinely tastes better the next day, once the cabbage has had time to soften into the dressing. I make this the night before whenever I can, specifically because of that overnight difference. Ten minutes … Read more

Keto Energy Balls (No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites)

keto energy balls on a plate

This is the snack I keep in the freezer for the afternoon slump, not a dessert dressed up as health food. No baking, no chopping beyond what’s already in the bowl, and these keto energy balls come together in the time it takes to preheat an oven you’re not even using. I make a batch … Read more

Keto Blueberry Chia Pudding (Low-Carb Make-Ahead Breakfast)

Two glasses of Blueberry Chia Pudding topped with blueberries and a spoon of pudding.

This is the one I make when I want dessert for breakfast without actually lying to myself about it. Blueberries blended right into the base give this keto chia pudding a purple color and real fruit flavor in every spoonful, not just seeds floating in milk. I make a batch on Sunday and eat it … Read more

Keto Blueberry Muffins (Low-Carb Almond Flour Muffins)

Sliced Keto Blueberry Muffins on a plate with butter

This is the muffin I make when I want blueberries in something I can actually eat for breakfast on keto, not just a smoothie. Almond flour and oat fiber give these a crumb that isn’t eggy or dense, which is where a lot of keto muffins go wrong. Are blueberries even keto? You bet they … Read more

Keto Cinnamon Muffins

keto cinnamon muffins on a table

This is the muffin I make when I want something that tastes like a bakery case, not a consolation prize. Warm cinnamon swirled through a coconut flour batter and finished with icing, still low-carb enough to have with your coffee any morning. I bake these ahead most weeks because they hold up in the freezer … Read more

Keto Peanut Butter Balls (No-Bake Low-Carb Chocolate Treat)

keto peanut butter balls on a wooden platter

Chocolate and peanut butter is not a combination that needs improving, it just needed a keto version that actually delivers on both. These keto peanut butter balls give you a hard chocolate shell over a rich peanut butter center with five ingredients and no oven. I use salted butter in the filling on purpose, since … Read more

Keto Cauliflower Stuffing (Low-Carb Holiday Side, No Bread)

keto stuffing in a white bowl

Stuffing is the one holiday side people assume is off the table on keto, and it does not have to be. This keto cauliflower stuffing skips the bread cubes entirely and still tastes like the dish you grew up with. I lean on finely chopped cauliflower and mushrooms here instead of bread, plus fresh rosemary … Read more

Keto Sauteed Green Beans and Tomatoes (Easy Low-Carb Side)

green beans & tomatoes in a black serving dish

This is the green bean side I make when I want something fast that still looks like I tried. These keto sauteed green beans and tomatoes come together in one skillet after a quick boil, no fuss involved. I blister the tomatoes in butter and garlic until they start to break down, then finish everything … Read more

Keto Greek Salad with Feta (Fresh Low-Carb Side or Main Dish)

keto greek salad in a bowl

This is the salad I make when I want something fast that still feels like a real dish, not a pile of lettuce. This keto Greek salad skips the lettuce entirely and leans on cucumber, tomato, and a block of feta instead. I leave the feta whole instead of crumbling it in. It holds together … Read more

Keto Caprese Salad (Low-Carb 10-Minute Side or Appetizer)

classic keto caprese salad

Tomato, mozzarella, and basil are the delicious and time-honored ingredients that make up a classic keto Caprese Salad, and this keto version is about as delicious as delicious gets! Hungry? Read on and I, Chef Jenn, will show you how to make a classic keto Caprese Salad perfectly every time! Sometimes the most simple ingredients … Read more

Creamy Keto Cucumber Salad with Dill (Cool Low-Carb Summer Side)

creamy keto cucumber salad on a plate

This is the cucumber salad I have been making since I was a kid, tweaked over the years once I started cooking professionally. Ribbon the cucumber instead of slicing it, salt it properly, and this keto cucumber salad with dill stays crisp instead of turning into a watery mess. I reach for English cucumbers here. … Read more

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