5 Best Keto Recipes for the Winter

One of the most well-known keto diet benefits is weight loss; however, keto also helps lower blood glucose, reduce inflammation, and improve blood lipids. To get these benefits, keto dieters are advised to make most of their meals. Luckily, you can find hundreds of keto-friendly recipes online to make this winter season. To help you in your search for keto-friendly winter meals, here are 5 keto diet recipes for the colder months.

 

5 Best Keto Recipes for the Winter

1. Omelet with Cheese

Description

This egg-based breakfast with goats’ cheese and butter is comforting, satiating, and nutritious – just what you need on chilly mornings.

Servings: 2

Cooking time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• • 4oz. soft goats’ cheese, crumbled
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp butter

 

• Salt and pepper

 

• 1 tbsp fresh chives, snipped

DIRECTIONS:

1. Whisk the eggs with parsley in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper
2. to taste.
3. Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until bubbles form.
4. Add eggs and fry for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese.
5. Fold the eggs in half and fry for 1 minute. Serve sprinkled with chives.

Recipe Macros (per serving)

Calories: 469 kcal

Fat: 38g

Net carbs: 1.7g

Protein: 29.5g

2. Fried Graviera Cheese

Description

This decadent meal is perfect to curb those midday slumps. You can also reheat any extras for later.

Servings: 2

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 4 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• • 5.5oz. Graviera cheese or Halloumi
  • 3 tbsp almond meal
  • 3 tbsp flax meal
  • 3 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1⁄4 cup heavy cream

 

• Oil for frying

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut cheese into 1 1⁄2 -inch thick slices.
2. Pour the cream in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the almond meal, flax meal, and sesame seeds.
4. Dip each cheese slice in a heavy cream then coat with the almond/fax mixture.
5. Heat 1⁄4 of an inch of oil in a pan. Fry cheese for 2 minutes per side.

Recipe Macros (per serving)

Calories: 624 kcal

Fat: 52g

Net carbs: 4.5g

Protein: 30.5g

3. Turkey in Cream Sauce

Description

Turkey dinners are ideal in winter. This one is also great when you need something quick to feed the whole family.

Servings: 4

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• • 1lb. turkey thighs, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp duck fat or lard
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

 

• Salt and pepper

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of fat in a skillet. Add turkey and cook until browned.
2. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of fat in the same skillet. Sauté garlic for 2 minutes. Sauté celery and sliced mushrooms for 6-7 minutes over medium heat.
4. Add broth, lemon juice, and smoked paprika and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and add heavy cream and parsley.
6. Drizzle over the turkey and season with salt and pepper.
7. Add mixture to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
8. Serve warm with cauliflower rice.

Recipe Macros (per serving)

Calories: 494 kcal

Fat: 40.4g

Net carbs: 4.1g

Protein: 28g

4. Mushroom and Bacon Skewers

Description

This is a keto-friendly and savory snack option. It’s best served warm, so do keep it in a thermal container.

Servings: 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75lb. mushrooms

 

• Salt and pepper

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pierce bacon with a skewer.
2. Pierce a mushroom and wrap with the bacon slice. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
3. Drizzle the skewers with olive oil and season with salted pepper.
4. Grill the mushrooms for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Serve warm.

Recipe Macros (per serving)

Calories: 119 kcal

Fat: 10.1g

Net carbs: 1.6g

Protein: 5.9g

5. Almond Cake

Description

A comforting Christmas dessert that, when sprinkled with powdered sweetener, is sure to impress.

Servings: 8

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• • 9oz. ricotta
  • 2 ½ cups almond flour
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 tsp powdered stevia
  • 2 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp almond extract

 

• Flaked almonds

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 350F and completely line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
2. Beat the ricotta, egg yolks, and almond extract until smooth. Stir in almond flour, lime zest, and stevia.
3. Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.
4. Fold in egg whites gently. Transfer batter into pan and bake for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with flaked almonds and bake for 10 minutes.
5. Place on wire rack and cool before serving.

Recipe Macros (per serving)

Calories: 227 kcal

Fat: 18.2g

Net carbs: 3.4g

Protein: 11.7g

Guest Post was written by:

Sofia Norton Dietician Expert, Kiss My Keto

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