One of the fundamental goals of the ketogenic diet is to reduce carbs and increase fat intake — however, foods like butter can still cause confusion. Is butter a carb? Is butter keto? And if it is, how many carbs in butter? Let’s go over all your keto butter questions here, plus ways to easily incorporate it into a low carb lifestyle. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

It can be tough to enjoy fruit on a keto diet, but it’s a relief to know that some options (like raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries) can work with your lifestyle. Kiwi is also classified as a berry — but is kiwi keto friendly like these other fruits? Let’s take a hard look at carbs in kiwi and whether they fit as easily into a ketogenic diet. New to counting carbs or keto?...

There is a lot to love about this queso dip recipe. It’s flavorful (so many ways to eat it!), it’s made in the slow cooker, and perhaps best of all? (Naturally keto) Crock Pot queso dip is made with just three (!!) ingredients, which take all of 2 minutes to throw together! It’s the perfect appetizer for game days, potlucks, holiday parties, or — let’s be real — just any simple Taco Tuesday....

This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! For snacking, spreading, and fast desserts, you can’t beat this 3 ingredient keto fruit dip recipe! Similar to homemade mascarpone cheese or strawberry cheesecake fluff, this healthy fruit dip makes a delicious pairing with any fruit that fits your lifestyle — all sugar-free, with easy ingredients....

With so many keto sweetener options to choose from, it’s easy to think that any natural sugar option can work with a low carb diet. You may already know that coconuts rank among the most keto-friendly fruits — so, is coconut sugar keto as well? We’ll discuss it in-depth here, including coconut sugar carbs and sweet substitutes. Looking for more keto food help? Use this comprehensive keto food list, or use these keto cheat sheets to help....

When you’ve got a craving for Chinese food takeout, this keto beef and broccoli stir fry recipe comes to the rescue! It’s a healthy dish full of flavor, packed with protein, and one of the easiest quick and healthy Asian recipes I make for weeknights. Serve it over cauliflower rice for a low carb takeout classic. Is Beef And Broccoli Keto? This beef and broccoli recipe is keto friendly. But if you are eating it from a restaurant, or using a traditional recipe, it would not be keto friendly....

When it comes to ordering keto friendly Chinese food, you might think that there are too many high-carb options to stay on track with your macros. However, if you have ever ordered sushi on keto or low carb fast food, you’ll know that there is almost always a way to find delicious and keto choices on the menu! Let’s take a closer look at keto Chinese food: How to order it, which options have the lowest carbs, and which choices to avoid....

So you’re all into your keto lifestyle, but thinking you won’t be able to make your favorite sugar cookies this year? Think. Again. These low carb keto sugar cookies are here to save the day! You can even frost and decorate this keto sugar cookie recipe. Plus, they are so easy to make — just 20 minutes from start to finish. Make these coconut flour sugar cookies any time of year, and just change up the cookie cutters and sprinkles to match the holiday....

Easy steak recipes are my favorite for weeknight meals as well as special occasions, because they are SO easy, yet flavorful and feel special enough for a holiday, too. So today, let me show you how to cook London broil in the oven! This London broil recipe has a super simple London broil marinade, resulting in perfectly tender steak that cooks quickly under the broiler — in less than 15 minutes....

This KETO gravy recipe needs to be on your holiday menu! My low carb turkey gravy uses a secret ingredient to thicken it – absolutely no flour or carbs are needed and you’re going to love the rich flavor. (In fact, the secret ingredient makes this easy to adapt to a whole30 paleo gravy recipe, too!) You’ll want to drizzle this keto turkey gravy on turkey, of course, but also over cauliflower stuffing, and mashed cauliflower for a classic (and keto) Thanksgiving meal....

This easy Mexican chorizo is the zesty, spicy meat you’ve been missing from your Mexican dishes! While some of the spices resemble taco seasoning or fajita seasoning, Mexican chorizo recipes have a unique flavor all their own — and you can create it at home with simple ingredients. What Is Mexican Chorizo? Unlike Spanish chorizo, which is partially or fully cooked, cured, and dried, Mexican chorizo sausage is a fresh cooked sausage....

I have a new favorite salad. Ever, ever. I’ve made this spinach bacon salad probably half a dozen times over the past couple of weeks and am still not sick of it. This spinach salad with hot bacon dressing has all sorts of flavors, a variety of colors and textures, and it looks pretty! We’ve got layers of crunchy and healthy spinach, a creamy bacon-laced dressing (YES!) and delicious toppings like cheddar crisps and hard boiled eggs....

After visiting Vienna, Salzburg, Prague, and Berlin, we’re heading to our final destination – Paris. I love French food to pieces, and I can’t wait to have some amazing foie gras and French liver pate. But, I have to admit that after all this time away from home, a small part of me misses low carb pizza. I made the best zucchini pizza crust recipe right before I left, and even though I’m going to enjoy every moment of my time in Paris, I do look forward to making it again....

Roasting brussels sprouts in the oven is usually my go-to way to get those crispy edges, but recently I made these roasted brussels sprouts in the air fryer, and it just may become my new favorite way to make them! It’s much faster than the oven. This air fryer brussels sprouts recipe takes just a few minutes to prep, and they turn out perfectly crispy and golden brown after only 10 minutes of air frying....

When you crave the crunch of potato chips, give air fryer kale chips a try! Making kale chips in the air fryer preserves the vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy snack option. With so many ways to season them, this recipe comes together even faster than baked kale chips… with no oven needed! Ingredient Notes This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for making kale chips in the air fryer, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

Many natural foods fit in a ketogenic lifestyle, but unfortunately not all fruit is low carb fruit. How do cherries fit in this lifestyle? Are cherries keto, or not? Let’s go over carbs in cherries (several kinds), plus how to capture the flavor of cherries on keto. For even more keto food answers, take a look at this large keto food list or printable keto cheat sheets. Are Cherries Keto Friendly?...

This baked zucchini fries recipe is made to satisfy the toughest cravings for golden, crispy potatoes — in a healthier way! I’ve been making them for years, and even my kids have enjoyed them since they were toddlers. These parmesan zucchini fries require no breadcrumbs and need just 5 basic ingredients you might already have on-hand. They are a fun alternative to plain roasted zucchini, which is also delicious....

Spring is always crazy for my family – my husband, myself and both kids have birthdays within a two month time span! Not to mention half a dozen other family members. The good news? It’s an excuse to make cake. And, this gluten-free sugar-free flourless chocolate cake recipe is a new favorite. The Key To Low Carb Keto Flourless Chocolate Cake You may think that gluten-free flourless chocolate cake is already naturally low carb, but it isn’t....

Keto and low carb eggplant parmesan is a delicious way to enjoy eggplant while it’s in season and abundant in gardens. It totally screams summer, but let me be real, I’ll make this anytime I can find a good eggplant at the grocery store. You’re going to love this veggie-packed, healthy eggplant parmesan. Roasted eggplant is the star of the meal! It’s one of the best keto vegetables to enjoy in the summer and early fall months, and is perfect for making keto friendly vegetarian meals like this one....

This fast and flavorful Hunan beef recipe needs just 15 minutes and simple ingredients to create a fast weeknight meal that rivals your favorite takeout! Serve with an Asian cabbage salad, and dinner is ready in a flash. What Is Hunan Beef? Hunan beef is a smoky, spicy stir fry dish that pairs wok-fried slices of beef with a spicy chili garlic sauce. Although it originated in the Hunan province of China, it’s easy to make right in your own kitchen....