Snack happy on a low carb lifestyle with this list of keto snack recipes – we have sweet snacks and salty snacks to satisfy any cravings!
Can You Snack On A Keto Diet?
Yes, you can snack on the keto diet! In fact, snacking can be a helpful way to manage hunger and cravings, as well as prevent overeating at mealtime. Just like regular snacks, you want to keep an eye on portion control – a snack isn’t supposed to be a full meal after all.
There are lots of packaged keto and low carb snacks available at the grocery store, but many have additives like sugar alcohols and things that can cause stomach upset if you’re not careful. It’s always important to read labels. This is also a reason that I make most of my own snacks! When you make your own snacks, you know exactly what goes into your food.
Tips for Keto-Friendly Snacking:
- Stay in ketosis: Choose snacks with high fat and low net carbs (total carbs minus fiber). Aim for around 5-10g net carbs or less per snack.
- Manage hunger: Pick snacks that are filling and will keep you feeling you satisfied until your next meal. Snacks rich in good fat will definitely help with this.
- Variety is key: Don’t get stuck in a rut! Boredom is one of the main reasons people stray from their healthy eating goals. That’s why it’s helpful to have ideas ready to go.
20 Best Keto Snack Recipes
I’ve divided these low carb snack recipes into two categories: sweet snacks and savory snacks. Because sometimes you want something sweet, and sometimes you might be craving something salty! You can use the handy table of contents below to toggle between categories and check out all the recipes. We’ll keep adding more recipes as we make them!
Sweet Snacks
This list of low carb snacks is the best! I love having snack options and recipes at my fingertips so that I can pick and choose what I want when I have a craving.
Best of all – all of these keto snack recipes are low in carbs while still being high in flavor! Make them all and plan out your snacks for the week!
To view a full recipe ingredients and directions, tap on the recipe name or photo:
Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bombs – There is never a bad time to snack on a fat bomb. Not only do they taste like a dessert, but they make the perfect low carb snack.
Low Carb Baked Churros – Crispy, with lots of cinnamon flavor…and one 1 gram of carbs each!
Keto Ice Cream Bites – Cool and decadent bite-size scoops of ice cream coated in creamy low carb chocolate. Make a bag and keep them in the freezer for anytime a chocolate craving strikes!
Keto Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread – A slice of chocolate zucchini bread is just what your snacking palate needs. It’s moist, delicious, and low in carbs.
Plus, if you grow your own veggies in the garden, this is the perfect way to use them up!
Keto Chocolate Fudge – All you need are 3 simple ingredients to make this melt-in-your-mouth fudge that’s also low in carbs!
Pumpkin Spice Keto Truffles – Who says that you can’t enjoy that pumpkin flavor any time of the year? This pumpkin spice truffle recipe will make all your snacking dreams come true!
Keto Mocha Fat Bombs – Get your chocolate fix with these easy fat bombs. All you need is one or two, and you’ll be set! (just beware – they’re crazy good!
Low-Carb Rice Krispie Treats – Made with crunchy keto cereal and peanut butter, this is a sweet and salty snack that tastes so much like the nostalgic childhood favorite!
Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake – Mug cakes are one of my favorite sweet snacks because they are so rich and satisfying. They’re also super easy to make and I love that it’s an individual serving so there’s no temptation to over-indulge!
Keto Churro Fat Bombs – I have to warn you about this easy snack… Every time I make it, they’re gone before I can have seconds! The flavor is just that good!
Peanut Butter Low Carb Protein Balls – Boosting your protein intake is the perfect way to not snack so much! These taste like peanut butte goodness and are low in carbs!
Keto Peanut Butter Donut Holes – I’m a big believer in the fact that donuts don’t have to be for breakfast. You can easily make these donut holes and have them as a snack throughout the day.
Savory Snacks
If your snack of choice is salty (think: potato chips) these are all great low carb substitutions!
Keto Crack Dip – You know what they say about this dip, right? It’s such a good snack that you’ll never be able to stop eating it! Perfect for sharing, or enjoying all on your own.
Keto Cheese Crisps – What I love about these cheese crisps is that you can eat them as they are or pair them with a dip. (Like the Crack Dip recipe posted above!) They’re healthier than a potato chip – and low in carbs!
Cheesy Pickle Chips – Take those cheese chips to the next level by adding a tangy pickle in the middle! This is the stuff cravings are made of…so yummy!
Crispy Chicken Skin Chips – A handful of these snappy chips is only 1 gram of carbs, but a whopping 19 grams of protein! The perfect keto-friendly snack!
Keto BBQ Meatballs – Protein packed meatballs bathed in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce. Just the thing for game-day snacking or a party appetizer that everyone will enjoy!
Keto Jalapeño Poppers – A tantalizing combination of savory and spicy, with lots of delicious melty cheese. Who says low carb snacks can’t have TONS of flavor?!
Baked Kale Chips – Fresh kale that’s lightly seasoned and baked up to crispy perfection. These kale chips are seriously every bit as tasty as potato chips and MUCH better for you!
Keto Nachos – Nachos for a snack is the best! Grab a plate and whip up this recipe. It’s the perfect way to make a hearty snack loaded with flavor.
When the snack attack happens, check out these great options. None of them are hard to make at all – and they’re all so delicious. When I’m meal planning for the week, I always make sure to have a few of these on my radar.
Since my snacking tooth typically craves sweets, there are a lot of yummy options on this list. I can’t wait to hear which recipes you like the best!
More Quick Keto-Friendly Snack Ideas:
Don’t have time to cook? Here are some quick grab-n-go snacks that work on a low carb diet:
- Proteins and Fats: Hard-boiled eggs, cheese sticks, meat jerky, sliced deli meats with cheese roll-ups, pork rinds, avocado slices with a sprinkle of spices, olives, celery sticks with almond butter.
- Fresh Vegetables: Cucumber slices with cream cheese, bell pepper strips with guacamole, broccoli florets with hummus, celery sticks stuffed with cream cheese and chives. Mixing healthy fats with your low carb veggies can keep you feeling full.
- Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds (always be mindful of portion size due to higher carbs).
- Fats: Olives, coconut oil, MCT oil, cream cheese, guacamole, fatty cuts of meat or fish. These are great things to add to your snacks!
- Low-Carb Treats: Fat bombs (see some of the recipes above to make ahead and keep in the fridge), chia pudding with unsweetened almond milk and berries, dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher).
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