5 INGREDIENT KETO RECIPES
Quick and easy Keto recipes that can be made for breakfast, lunch, or a quick dessert.
All of these recipes have less than five ingredients!
These include a low-carb bacon-wrapped chicken breast recipe, baked pesto chicken, cauliflower mac and cheese, and more!
I know starting a new diet can be confusing as to which recipes to start with.
But, these 5-ingredient keto recipes are surely going to help keto beginners.
Keto Diet is a wonderful diet full of fats and loads of recipes.
What could be cooked with only 5-ingredients?
1. BAKED PESTO CHICKEN
Image and Recipe from joyfilledeats.com
An easy weeknight dinner with just a 5-minute prep.
The chicken is baked in a mixture of Mozzarella cheese and basil pesto to get a crispy exterior.
This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
A high protein low fat keto meal.
Ingredients:
- Basil pesto
- Chicken breast
- Mozzarella shredded or thinly sliced
- Salt
- Black pepper
Net carbs: 2g, Fat: 22g, Protein: 61g
The delicious keto chicken pesto recipe from joyfilledeats.com
2. CAULIFLOWER MAC CHEESE
Image and Recipe by lowcarbyum.com
This is more of a snack for me than the main course.
A total comfort food.
This keto recipe is so fast and quick that I easily double the ingredients for dinner.
The best thing about this Cauliflower Mac and Cheese recipe is that it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and Paleo friendly.
It’s also low in carbs and high in protein.
It can be whipped up in just 5 minutes for a healthy alternative to your favorite comfort food.
Ingredients:
- Frozen cauliflower florets
- Cheddar cheese
- Heavy cream
Net carbs: 2.8g, Fat: 14.9g, Protein: 9.4g
The keto recipe for beginners from lowcarbyum.com
3. BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST
Image and Recipe by Joyfilledeats.com
Wrap your favorite bacon strips around the chicken and the result will be amazing!
This is an easy way to get some meat on your plate, without tons of calories or fat.
It’s perfect for those who are watching their weight, but still want something tasty.
This will take only 5 mins to prepare.
Though the cooking time is 40 mins.
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts
- Seasoning rub
- Bacon
- Shredded cheese
- BBQ sauce (Keto one)
Net carbs: 1g, Fat: 23g, Protein: 29g
The bacon-wrapped chicken breast recipe from joyfilledeats.com
4. AVOCADO EGG BOWLS
Image and Recipe by perfectketo.com
A keto breakfast recipe if you are bored with regular muffins, pancakes, or shakes.
There are so many ways to prepare an avocado egg bowl and this one is packed with flavor.
The ingredients for the avocado bowls can be changed up as well. Get creative!
Ingredients:
- Avocado
- Butter
- 3 eggs
- 3 rashers of bacon
- Salt & Pepper dash
Net carbs: 3g, Fat: 40g, Protein: 25g
The avocado keto breakfast from perfectketo.com
5. HAM ROLL-UPS
Image and recipe by joyfilledeats.com
There are many different ways to cook a ham, but have you ever tried making them into rolls?
This is a great way to use up leftover ham.
It’s a simple recipe that takes about 20 mins to make.
The best part is that these roll-ups freeze well! You can store it in a container for up to 5 days.
So if you want to save some for later or need an appetizer for your holiday party this year, don’t worry – these will be perfect either way.
Ingredients:
- Ham
- Cream cheese
- Whole green onions
Net carbs: 2.3g, Fat: 15.4g, Protein: 8.7g
The easy keto appetizer from joyfilledeats.com
6. KETO BRUNCH
Image and recipe by perfectketo.com
This is a superfood with a richness of fiber.
Can have it for a keto breakfast or a brunch idea.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 24 asparagus
- 12 slices of sugar-free bacon
Net carbs: 3g, Fat: 38g, Protein: 17g
The keto brunch recipe from perfectketo.com
7. KETO STRAWBERRY FAT BOMB
Image and recipe by kimspireddiy.com
Such a delicious no-bake keto fat bomb that looks so yummy.
A totally keto-friendly dessert.
The fat bomb has only 5 ingredients, so you won’t need any fancy cooking skills.
You can enjoy this delicious treat as an afternoon snack or dessert while following the ketogenic diet plan.
Ingredients:
- 15 fresh strawberries
- Cream cheese
- 1 tsp stevia
- 3 tsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Net carbs: 1.4g, Fat: 11.6g, Protein: 1.8g
The keto fat bomb recipe from kimspireddiy.com
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My Take on 5 Ingredient Keto Recipe
These recipes are simple and delicious.
It’s also a great way to introduce keto into your diet without feeling deprived of all the carbs you may be used to eating. Give it a try!
Easy to make and easy to get the ingredients.
Recipes with lesser ingredients are always fun.
These keto recipes are ideal for beginners of the keto diet.
