When it comes to low carb snack ideas, nothing hits the spot quite like veggies and dip. Keep sliced raw veggies in the fridge, like peppers, carrots, cucumbers and broccoli, so that youll have these snack packs on hand when a snack attack arises. Whats great about low carb diets is that you can still have dip with your veggies! This recipe for Creamy Chive Keto Blue Cheese Dressing from Peace Love and Low Carb is delicious and easy to throw together for a gathering or a snack on the go. Its made with a base of mayo, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and crumbled blue cheese. The addition of garlic powder and fresh chives adds a nice flavor and makes this dip a wonderful choice for raw veggies of all sorts.
Rather than buying protein bars, you can make these no-bake energy balls that are a perfect choice for low carb snacks! These No-Bake Butter Cookies from Low Carb with Jennifer taste like Danish butter cookies and take just a few minutes to throw together. Theyre made with Bobs Red Mill Coconut Flour, melted butter, Swerve sweetener, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. As Jennifer notes, these energy balls are a blank canvas, so you can feel free to customize them with ingredients like lemon, cinnamon and coconut.
Both avocados and eggs are good low carb diet snack ideas. You can make it simple, with just half an avocado and a sprinkle of sea salt and fresh ground pepper and one or two hard-boiled eggs. Or you think a little bit more outside of the box and indulge in this recipe for a Baked Avocado with Egg. Its filled with protein and good fats and the only ingredients you need to make it are avocados, eggs, salt and pepper, and herbs for garnish. Although the idea for a baked avocado egg might seem unusual at first, its super simple! Just crack your eggs into each avo half and bake for 15-20 minutes at 425F until the egg is fully cooked. In addition to fresh herbs, you can also top with tomatoes and feta, too.
Say farewell to traditional potato chips and hello to kale chips! This recipe for Crispy Nacho Kale Chips from Real Mom Nutrition was inspired by a recipe for popcorn seasoning from Bobs Red Mill and incorporates a mix of curly kale and olive oil with ingredients like nutritional yeast, garlic and onion powder, paprika, cumin and chili powder. The end result is nutritious, delicious and something that will be well-loved by kids and adults alike!
If youre a fan of chips and guacamole and are looking for a more low carb version of your favorite snack, try guacamole with these Super Seed Crisps. This paleo-friendly flatbread is easy to make and can be used with guac or any of your other favorite dips. You can even top your seed-filled crisps with slices of cheese, turkey or chicken salad.
If its a sweet snack youre in the mood for, go for berries and cream! Berries are a nutrient-dense snack that give you a lot of bang for your buck (as opposed to some of their super sweet fruit counterparts). Make a berry salad mix of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, then top it with homemade coconut cream. This Coconut Whipped Cream from Tastes Lovely is made from a can of coconut cream and doesnt call for any sweeteners. It makes for the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of fresh, bright berries.
Who knew you could have soft pretzels even when youre following a low carb diet? These Keto Soft Pretzels from Peace Love and Low Carb call for just almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, eggs, shredded mozzarella, cream cheese and sea salt. The end result is decadent and incredible when served alongside an assortment of mustards for dipping (yellow, whole grain, just skip the honey). Once you try this recipe, feel free to get creative with it and add cheese, jalapeos or fresh herbs. This is a great recipe for a low carb inspired gathering with friends, too! Either take the pretzels already made or invite everyone over and whip up a big batch together.
If youre looking for low carb snack ideas in the summertime, Caprese Salad hits the spot! With simple slices of tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil, this keto treat is a favorite during the warmer months. Give this recipe a try for Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Marinated Artichoke from Kim of Low Carb Maven. This is great for a snack or light lunch and can even be combined with grilled chicken for a heartier, low carb meal for dinner.
If you find yourself in need of a late morning snack, go for granola! This Peanut Butter Power Granola from our low carb loving friend All Day I Dream About Food is grain free, sugar free and low carb. Its packed with wholesome ingredients like almonds, pecans, shredded coconut or almond flour, sunflower seeds, protein powder, peanut butter and butter. Enjoy this granola with plain full-fat Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk or simply on its own! If you're looking for something even faster, try some of our bulk snacks, including nutritional bars in a variety of flavors that use peanut butter, oats and honey for an easy and quick snack on the go.
Stuffed mushrooms are one of the most satisfying and easy-to-make low carb snacks! If youre looking for a recipe, these Keto Stuffed Mushrooms from Diet Doctor are tasty and versatile and can be served as a snack or side dish. To make this snack, youll need mushrooms, bacon, butter, cream cheese, fresh chives, paprika, salt and pepper. Once theyre thrown together, they can be served to guests at a potluck or party or enjoyed on the spot! They also make for a good breakfast filler alongside scrambled eggs.
If you feel a pizza craving coming on, whip up a batch of mini zucchini pizzas for a low carb snack. Gina from Skinnytaste uses zucchini, quick marinara sauce and mozzarella for a fast treat thats fun to make and fun to eat! These Zucchini Pizza Bites are a good recipe to keep on hand if youre cooking for a family, but still trying to maintain your low carb meals. They also are the perfect serving size to pass around as appetizers at a party!
Sometimes, you just want a cookie! And when that craving sets in, you know where to turn. This Bobs Red Mill recipe for Low Carb Cookies is made with unsalted butter, ground almonds and our Low-Carb Baking Mix. You can forego the sweeteners and instead add crushed pecans or dried berries for extra flavor.
One of the easiest (and always delicious) ideas for low carb snacks are almond butter and strawberry sandwiches. To create them, just slice a few strawberries in half and put a dollop of almond butter in between. If you love this flavor combo, you can also check out this recipe from Broke Foodie for Keto Strawberry & Almond Butter Galettes.
These Pepper Nachos from A Sweet Life are brilliant and delectable! Instead of using tortilla chips as a base for her nachos, Carolyn uses an assortment of mini peppers. In combination with ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese and a selection of seasonings, the peppers in this dish shine as a low carb alternative to tortilla chips. Get creative with your favorite toppings, too, like guacamole, chopped jalapeo and avocado.
Hazelnuts are a great snacking option when it comes to low carb nuts, so this recipe for an Artichoke Hazelnut Tart is perfect to keep on hand! The crust is a mix of Hazelnut Flour/Meal, salt, paprika, ground black pepper and egg whites and the filling is an array of cheeses (cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan and asiago). Combined with thinly sliced artichokes and baked to perfection, you can have this snack warm or cold. You can even serve it with a side of eggs for breakfast or a green salad for dinner.
Have any favorite low carb snack recipes of your own? Feel free to share them with the Bobs Red Mill community in the comments below!
We look forward to hearing how you handle your cravings with these low carb-friendly snacks attack!
