When you think about keto meals, you might immediately think they’re expensive. I’m here to show you that there are cheap keto meals out there and here are 8 of them!
Before we get into the recipes though, I want to talk about ways that you can keep keto meals on the cheaper side. There are ways to make them more affordable.
Here are my tips for making cheap keto meals:
- Use cheaper cuts of meat. For example, instead of using chicken breast use chicken thighs.
- Find good quality mince meats. They are usually more affordable than other cuts of meat but just make sure you spend a little more and get better quality meats.
- Buy other pantry staples (like almonds) in bulk. This is a great way to save money. You could even go in with some friends and create a wholesale account. Simply place your order than divide it all up.
- Have some meat-free days. Just because you’re eating keto, doesn’t mean you have to eat meat every day! Mix it up with some great vegan keto meals.
- Fill your meals with low carb veggies. Again, just because you’re eating keto, doesn’t mean you have to eat loads of meat and dairy! I do find that some people go overboard on the meat and forget about adding more veggie!
Now let’s get to the cheap keto meals
Cauliflower Vegan Pizza
I love a good cauliflower pizza! They’re so easy to make, full of cauliflower (obviously!) and are budget-friendly. You could experiment with your favourite keto toppings to mix it up!
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To get the recipe, head over to Detoxinista.
Nutritional information
Calories: 150
Net carbs: 7g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 9g
Zucchini Lasagne
This is another one from Detoxinista (you can tell I frequent her site frequently!).
You’ve heard of using zucchini to make zoodles but have you ever thought of using it for lasagne sheets? It works so well!
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To get the recipe, head over to Detoxinista.
Nutritional information
Calories: 241
Net carbs: 6g
Protein: 17g
Fat: 16g
Bacon and Egg Avocado Cups
This is so simple but makes a great cheap keto meal and it’s only got 2g of net carbs! Simply add some leafy greens and you’ve got yourself a healthy keto meal!
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For the recipe, head over to Slow The Cook Down.
Nutritional information
Calories: 361
Net carbs: 2g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 6g
Peanut Tofu Cauliflower Stir Fry
The Minimalist Baker is another one of my favourites. I’ve made so many of her recipes and they never disappoint!
This peanut tofu stir fry is so good! It does have sugar in it but I’ve left it out and it’s been great still!
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For the recipe, head over to Minimalist Baker.
Nutritional information
Calories: 524
Net carbs: 31g (if you leave the sugar out, it will take it down to roughly 7g)
Protein: 24.5g
Fat: 34g
Zucchini Pasta With Avocado Sauce
Avocado and green sauces are the best with zoodles! They’re super simple to make, taste amazing and can be the hero of cheap keto meals!
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For the recipe, head to Simple Vegan Blog.
Nutritional information
Calories: 331
Net carbs: 9g
Protein: 6.8g
Fat: 26.8g
Green Curry Kale With Coconut Tempeh
I love nothing more than a great keto meal that’s jam-packed with leafy greens! There’s so much nutrition and nourishment happening and I think it’s something that many keto lovers are missing!
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For the recipe, head to The First Mess.
Teriyaki Chicken Pan
How good are one-pan dishes? They’re so easy! Simply pop everything in the pan and then put it in the oven. So easy!
This one’s a winner too.
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For the recipe, head to Kirbie’s Cravings.
Nutritional information
Calories: 274
Net carbs: 9g
Protein: 36.7g
Fat: 6.8g
Zucchini Fritters
Fritters are a great way to use up vegetables that are getting to the end of their lives. They so versatile and you can use so many different veggies! This also helps to keep costs (and wastage) down on your weekly grocery spend!
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For the recipe, head to Kirbie’s Cravings.
Nutritional information (1 fritter)
Calories: 59
Net carbs: 2g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 2g
