Top 50 Keto Lunch Recipes
Keto Butter Chicken
This has been one of the most popular recipes on our food blog since we first created it over 5 years ago. Butter chicken is a classic Indian recipe, which we’ve added our twist to.
Fathead Keto Pizza
If you’re new to keto then fathead pizza is a recipe you simply need to try. For many people, it is the first recipe they tried that made them believe keto was a diet they could stick to for the long run. This tastes just as good as a real pizza and is even easier to make!
Keto Egg Roll In A Bowl
Missing egg rolls on keto? No worries, this low-carb diet-friendly Keto Egg Roll In A Bowl Recipe will quickly become one of your favorite keto lunch recipes. All you need is about 15 minutes of your time and a few ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Keto Mug Cakes
While not your traditional lunch recipe, in our house, mug cakes are fair game any time of day. You can make these moist, delicious treats in about 3 minutes with just a few simple ingredients and a microwave. Give all of our different flavored recipes a try and see which one you like best.
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
While this is more of a side dish, no one is going to blame you if you eat it for a meal. Surprisingly, cauliflower is a great replacement for the calorie-dense and nutrition-sparse noodles typically used in mac and cheese recipes. Give this one a try, I think you’ll be impressed.
Keto Chicken Tenders
This is a favorite of our 3-year-old son Theo. He loves the crispy exterior, and most of all, he loves the fact that he can carry these chicken tenders around with him while he plays.
Keto Sushi Roll
For a delicious, unconventional keto lunch idea, grab this Keto Sushi Roll Recipe. Instead of rice, it has cauliflower to keep the overall carb count as low as possible.
Keto Shrimp Curry
Grab this Keto Shrimp Curry Recipe made with coconut milk for a creamy lunch recipe. It’s low-carb and packed with protein to keep you full for longer.
Vegan Keto Meal Replacement Bars
Sometimes instead of sitting down for a meal, you need something you can grab and go. These meal replacement bars not only provide you with the energy to make it to your next meal, they are vegan and vegetarian-friendly.
Keto Big Mac Salad
Craving fast food but you can’t eat it because you’re keto? This Keto Big Mac Salad Recipe is made with ground beef and will totally blow your mind. It’s healthy, nutritious, and incredibly tasty.
Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Love spicy foods? Try this Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe. It’s a perfect low-carb lunch option for meal prep. All you need to do is make your meatballs ahead of time and then toss them in homemade keto buffalo sauce.
Low-Carb Buffalo Chicken Burgers
This is a classic among the keto community. If you have leftover chicken, there’s no better recipe to make for lunch. By combining cream cheese, chicken, cheese, and some hot sauce, you come away with a chicken burger that tastes exactly like buffalo wings.
Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice
Try this Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe if you’re a fan of cauliflower rice. We already know that cauliflower can take on many roles, and here it did just that. Plus, it’s perfect for keto vegetarians.
Keto Stuffed Peppers
One of my favorite lunch recipes, this Keto Stuffed Peppers Recipe is perfect if you need to pack something up for work or a long drive. Make it ahead of time with your choice of meat and enjoy on the go.
Keto Salad – 10 Ways
Salads are the perfect, refreshing lunch recipe. Check out our comprehensive post on variations of keto salads. We go into what you should look for in store-bought dressings, as well as how to make your own. My personal favorite is the cobb salad, since it has the highest density of delicious toppings!
Keto Curry Egg Salad
Take a look at this easy Keto Curry Egg Salad Recipe. It’s keto-friendly, easy to make, and most of all, quick! I’m a huge egg salad fan, so if prepping lunches ahead of time is kinda tricky for you, this or using a slow cooker. It’s really tasty, full of different flavors and easy to make. Eat it on its own or wrap it in salad leaves.
Keto Cannoli Cream
If you’re looking for a midday snack that equals a sweet, low-carb dessert, try this Keto Cannoli Cream Recipe. You can put it in a jar and take it to work or just make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge as one of your keto lunch ideas. Plus, one entire portion is only 4g of net carbs.
Keto Tuna Salad – KetoConnect
Try this Keto Tuna Salad Recipe for a classic meal. You can customize it to your liking by adding some hot sauce or more pepper. Eat it with celery, keto-friendly bagels, or on its own.
Keto Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
I feel like the moment you add bacon to recipes, they instantly just get better. This Keto Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe is a great option for a quick and easy lunch. All you need to do is grab asparagus, wrap it in bacon, and bake at 425 for 15 minutes. That’s all!
Keto Orange Chicken
This Keto Orange Chicken Recipe is perfectly sweet, tangy, and juicy at the same time. You can make it for lunch or dinner, it’s up to you. Truly one of my favorite low-carb recipes ever!
Keto Bagels
Missing carbs on keto? You don’t have to anymore with this Keto Bagels Recipe. Make these to go and eat with all kinds of different, low-carb-friendly cream cheese variations.
Keto Pad Thai
Pad Thai is one of the harder recipes to make keto-friendly, but we’ve done it! We use shirataki noodles to replicate the noodles in a classic Pad Thai, and combine them with all of the traditional flavors you know and love.
Zero-Carb Chicken Crust Pizza
This one is a bit more intimidating, but it is my personal favorite version of keto pizza. Using canned chicken, an egg, and a little bit of cheese, you can create a crispy pizza crust that the whole family will love.
Keto Cauliflower Salad
Missing potato salad, but you’re on a low-carb diet? Grab this Keto Cauliflower Salad Recipe and enjoy it with crunchy bacon and hard-boiled eggs for an extra protein kick.
Keto Chicken Parmesan
This Keto Chicken Parmesan Recipe is an awesome option for meal prep. Prepare it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you want to take a bite. Then simply reheat it for a minute or two and eat with a side salad or cauliflower fried rice.
Keto Chocolate Milk
Sometimes you just need a little something with some flavor to keep you productive without stopping for a full meal. This chocolate milk is perfect for a mid-day pick-me-up until having a bigger meal later on in the day.
Keto Gluten-Free Fathead Empanadas
You’ll absolutely love this Keto Fathead Empanadas Recipe. If there is one keto recipe I’d recommend for meal prep, it’s definitely this one. You’ll get all the flavor and the convenience because all you need to do is just pack them up into containers when you’re done making them.
Keto Strawberry Smoothie
Try this Keto Strawberry Smoothie Recipe for a quick and light lunch idea. It has a creamy avocado base and a rich strawberry flavor. Plus, it’s totally low-carb.
Keto Blueberry Muffins
You can make this Keto Blueberry Muffins Recipe in no time. It takes only about 30 minutes to make and one generously-sized muffin is only 3g of net carbs.
Do you have a favorite easy keto lunch recipe? Keeping stable blood sugar levels throughout the day is an important aspect of health. A keto-friendly lunch that is filling and nutritious can go a long way towards achieving this goal. Let us know in the comments what you enjoy eating on the go or during the day!
