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5 Keto Lunch Ideas to Break up Your Daily Routine
5 Keto Lunch Ideas to Break up Your Daily Routine
5 Keto Lunch Ideas to Break up Your Daily Routine
Imagine pulling out your packed lunch at work or school only to find a different, creative meal every day of the week.When youre following the keto diet, you dont have to sacrifice flavor and variety! Sometimes, it just takes a bit of practice and thinking outside of the box to master the rotation of delicious keto lunches.Whether youre packing leftovers from dinner the night before or making something fast the day-of, weve got you covered. From Italian roll-ups to shrimp stir fry, here are some of our favorite keto diet lunch ideas.
Paleo BLT
BLT sandwiches are delicious, especially when theyre keto friendly! This Paleo BLT features crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes and crisp lettuce, all wrapped in a homemade flatbread. The flatbread is a versatile recipe to keep on hand for all your keto lunch recipes and is made with our Paleo Baking Flour. Not only is this flour good for flatbreads, but it can also be used to create wonderful cakes, muffins, cookies, crackers and more. Stuff your flatbread with all the necessary BLT ingredients and give it a good spread of avocado oil mayonnaise. You can even add slices of avocado for some additional healthy fat to fuel you and keep you going through the afternoon. Whether youre venturing to the park, school or work, this keto sandwich is the perfect recipe to incorporate into your weekly routine.This Bacon, Avocado and Chicken Sandwich is a different version of a BLT and features homemade Keto Cloud Bread as its base. After its filled with mayonnaise, sriracha, bacon, chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, grape tomatoes and avocado, this sandwich becomes a tasty and indulgent (yet keto friendly) lunch option.
Other Sandwich Ideas
If youre a fan of sandwiches for lunch, there are plenty of keto sandwich options to pack in your bag. Here are some of our favorites.Italian Roll-UpsGo for an Italian sandwich, minus the bread! Roll your lunch meat with a slice of provolone cheese, some lettuce and peppers.Lettuce WrapsLettuce wraps are a delicious lunch option when youre following a keto meal plan. Fill your cups with seasoned ground turkey or chicken and season them with Mexican or Thai spices. You can also use lettuce wraps for burgers.
Coconut-Hazelnut Shrimp with Grilled Peach Salsa
Theres something slightly special and always delicious about coconut shrimp. This recipe for Coconut-Hazelnut Shrimp with Grilled Peach Salsa from Cara Lyons of Caras Cravings puts a twist on this classic. Instead of doing a traditional coconut-breadcrumb breading, Cara mixes the flavor of buttery hazelnuts with her coconut. Once the shrimp is topped with a spiced salsa made of peaches, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeo and lime juice, it takes on a whole new flavor! Shrimp is a fun ingredient to experiment with when youre doing a keto diet, as its fresh and versatile. For something simple yet decadent, try this recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp. You can customize it based on your own favorite fresh herbs and pair it with anything you grow seasonally in the garden. Its fast, easy and tastes fantastic when served over a bed of zucchini noodles.
Other Shrimp Ideas
If youre a fan of all things shrimp, try a few of these recipes, too! You can make them for dinner the night before and enjoy a relaxed and tasty lunch the following day.Shrimp TacosInstead of typical tortillas, these creamy Keto Shrimp Tacos are made with shells of cheddar cheese. Avocado, fresh cilantro and the flavors of garlic combine for a tasty taco treat.Shrimp Stir FryThis Keto Shrimp Stir Fry takes just 20 minutes to throw together, making it the perfect keto lunch or dinner for a busy day. Snow peas, carrots, minced ginger and red pepper flakes ensure just the right amount of crunch and spice.Almond Meal BreadIf youre doing keto lunches, you dont have to shy away from the bread! This Almond Meal Bread calls for just five ingredients: eggs, coconut oil, Bobs Red Mill Natural Almond Meal Bobs Red Mill Coconut Flour, baking powder and salt. Not only can it be used for your morning toast with a spread of grass-fed butter, but its an excellent bread for sandwiches, too! Use it in the same way youd use any other type of bread, for tuna sandwiches, chicken sandwiches and anything else that sounds yummy!
Other Bread Ideas
If youre a baker on the hunt for other keto-friendly bread recipes for lunchtime, there are quite a few flours and ingredients you can play with.Soft BreadThis Soft Bread is also made with almond flour, but incorporates butter in addition to the coconut oil. The end result is soft, chewy and perfect for slicing.Bread RollThese Keto Bread Rolls from Kirbies Cravings are made with a handful of unique ingredients, like cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, almond flour and coconut flour. Use them for a quick (and adorable) sandwich or eat them on their own!
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Leftover cold pizza might be one of the best foods on Earth. Thats why we suggest making this recipe for BBQ Chicken Pizza and having it for dinner, then taking the leftovers to work the following day. This paleo version of barbecue pizza is made with a creamy cashew sauce, a kick of red onion and a bit of fresh cilantro. All you need to bring it together is Paleo Pizza Crust from Paleo Baking Flour, boneless, skinless chicken breast, BBQ sauce, onion, cilantro and our recipe for Cashew No-Cheese Sauce. This cashew sauce is both rich and cheesy and gets its quintessential flavor from our Nutritional Yeast. For keto lunch recipes that will fill you up and make you happy, this pizza shines.
Other Pizza Ideas
When the need for a good slice of pizza calls, try one of these other keto-friendly ideas! Trust us when we say, theyre all delicious!Almond Flour PizzaThis Keto Pizza from Gimme Delicious is an easy and low carb alternative to traditional pizza and has a crust made of almond flour, shredded mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and egg. Top with the cheese of your choice, meat, veggies and your favorite sauce, and enjoy!Margherita PizzaIf its something simple youre in the mood for, throw on your apron and make a Margherita pizza! In this Margherita Pizza recipe, Katerina of Diethood makes a Fathead pizza crust similar to the almond flour pizza above, then tops it with simple mozzarella, basil and tomato sauce.Cauliflower PizzaWith a 3-ingredient cauliflower crust, this recipe for Cauliflower Pizza from Wholesome Yum is both low carb and easy. We love how recipe creator Maya gives a step-by-step introduction into creating the perfect cauliflower crust.
5 Ingredient Almond Chicken Tenders
We cant get enough of these 5 Ingredient Almond Chicken Tenders from Chef Billy Parisi. We could eat them for lunch and dinner in the same day! Theyre gluten free and kid friendly and bake up juicy and tender when coated in seasoned almond four. Eat them hot or cold, fresh or leftover, and pair them with your favorite, creamy keto dipping sauce. This low carb honey mustard sauce is made with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and the keto sweetener of your choice.
Other Chicken Ideas
If you love chicken, here are some more keto diet lunch ideas that incorporate this wonderful protein.Chicken ChiliLeftover chili is so easy to scoop up and pack in your lunchbox! This Shredded Chicken Chili from Ketogasm takes out the beans and makes things all about the chili. Cream cheese is stirred in for extra richness. If you have leftover chicken on hand, whip up a big batch of this chili for the whole family and enjoy it throughout the week.Chicken SaladChicken and veggies are always a good way to go for a keto lunch! This Low-Carb Chicken Salad from Little Pine Low Carb uses a basic recipe of chicken, lemon juice, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, chicken breast sunflower seeds, celery and red onion. From there, the options to customize are up to you!Chicken BurgerChicken burgers offer an easy way to enjoy both protein and produce. Hey Keto Mama uses ground chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, tomato and shredded parmesan to hold the burger together. The end result is a burger fit for any lunch box!From chicken burgers to cauliflower pizzas, the options for keto lunches truly are vast, varied and delicious, too!Sometimes all you need when it comes to keto diet lunch ideas is a little bit of inspiration!Do you have any favorite keto lunch recipesyou like to whip up? Feel free to share them with our community of food lovers in the comments below.We look forward to hearing what you create!