25+ Easy Keto Meal Prepping Ideas
If you’re looking for great meal prep ideas that are low carb, healthy and can be on the table in minutes, this Keto Recipe Roundup has you covered!
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When you’re following a Ketogenic diet, food choices can be limited in a “carby” environment. After all, it’s so easy to just drive through a fast-food restaurant and grab a burger to go. And while you can remove the bun and make do in some situations, it’s hard to create routine healthy and balanced meals that way.
So, what do you do when your lifestyle is busy and on the go a lot of times but you want to keep on track with your diet goals? Well, there’s a solution!
Meal prep is not a new concept, but for busy Ketoers, it is key! With just a little planning and a few hours, you can prep once, and eat the rest of the week! You can have nutritious, low carb meals anytime you want without spending hours in the kitchen every night!
I know what you’re thinking, “Prepping for three Keto meals a day is too much work!” The good news about the recipes in this Keto Meal Prep Roundup is they are all easy to make and you can even partially prepare a lot of the ingredients in advance, which is a huge time saver.
From easy Keto breakfast casseroles, to quick and healthy lunches to warm and hearty dinner recipes, this collection will cover all the bases. It even includes treats for when that sweet tooth sneaks up on you.
With these Keto recipes, you’ll have no excuse for staying on plan!
Main Course Ideas
Roasted Cauliflower Ham and Cheese Keto Casserole
Need a healthy leftover ham recipe that’s quick and easy? This low carb casserole has loads of flavor with roasted cauliflower and a cheesy cream sauce!
Best Instant Pot Roast with Gravy and Mashed Cauliflower
Mouth-watering pot roast made in your Instant Pot then smothered in gravy, so tender you can cut it with a fork!
Low Carb Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls Recipe
These Greek chicken meal prep bowls are so easy! Only 20 minutes prep time to make a low carb meal prep bowl recipe for 4 different meals.
Best Ever Cast Iron Keto Ranch Chicken Thighs
5-Ingredient, One Pan Keto Ranch Chicken Thighs is an easy and super yummy weeknight meal made in less than 30 minutes. Dinner has never been so good. You can prep ahead and freeze for up to 3 months.
Chicken Parmesan
Low Carb and Keto friendly breaded chicken breasts baked in homemade marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese!
Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Chunks of chicken with a creamy Indian sauce, super easy to make in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker!
Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl
Satisfy your cravings for Chinese takeout with this Keto friendly version of an egg roll! It only takes 20 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect weeknight dinner!
Easy Mason Jar Salads | Low Carb
These easy Mason Jar Lunches are great grab and go meal options. They are all low carb and grain free, plus they require minimal cooking and can all be eaten without reheating!
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
A popular dip turned into a delicious Keto-friendly casserole and baked with gooey mozzarella cheese on top!
Easy Taco Casserole
This Taco Casserole is an easy Low Carb dinner to prepare that is packed with taco flavor! Serve with all the traditional taco toppings and you won’t even miss the tortillas!
Picadillo
A classic Cuban dish turned Keto! Seasoned ground beef with onions, peppers and yes.. olives!
Keto Super Taco Meat and A Week’s Worth of Recipes to Use It!
Keto Super Taco Meat lives up to it’s name–it really is a different kind of keto taco meat! Check it out, along with enough recipes for the keto taco meat to last all week!
Keto Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Looking for something to satisfy your craving for comfort food? Keto Chicken Pot Pie has chicken and veggies in a creamy gravy, topped with gluten-free fluffy biscuits.
Easy Slow Cooker Carnivore Beef Stew
With many servings, this slow cooked Keto Stew can last all week long. Make a big batch and serve the whole family with budget friendly ingredients, follow the directions to freeze leftovers for a quick prep meal later on.
Pickle Slaw with Bacon
Pickle Slaw with Bacon will turn any lunch or dinner into something fabulous, and it's perfect for meal prepping!
Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Buffalo Wings fans, this Keto and Low Carb chicken casserole is a must try!
Low Carb Greek Salad Meal Prep Jars
These Greek salad meal prep jars are a perfect solution for busy days when you know you won’t have time to cook! From start to finish, this keto-friendly salad recipe takes only 10 minutes to prep!
Breakfast Ideas
Easy Keto Breakfast Casserole
Perfect for meal prep, this hearty and filling Keto breakfast casserole makes 8 servings!
Keto Denver Omelet Cups
Keto Denver Omelet Cups are baked in a muffin tin for easy portion control and meal prepping. It is easy to make these in advance and store in the fridge or the freezer so you can quickly reheat a couple in the morning for a fast breakfast on the go.
Keto Sheet Pan Pancakes
These easy keto sheet pan pancakes will be the highlight of your morning. Great for meal prep - they come together in about 30 minutes and they freeze perfectly.
Mexican Breakfast Casserole
Meal prep for breakfast with this flavorful and slightly spicy chorizo, poblano pepper and cheese casserole!
8 Minute Low-Carb Scrambled Egg Breakfast Jars
Revolutionize your mornings by shaking up a Keto Scrambled Egg Breakfast Jar. Prepare the night before for a grab & go breakfast or whip up in 8 minutes flat.
Keto Biscuits
These Keto drop biscuits are perfect for meal prep. Use them as egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches or serve with sausage gravy over the top. They're easy to make and freeze perfectly!
Chorizo and Pepper Egg Muffin Cups
Chorizo, pepper and eggs baked into little muffin cups for breakfast on the go!
Also be sure to see How to Meal Prep for a Family of Four for a Week in Under 2 hours!
What are Some Keto Snack Prep Ideas?
Not only can you prep for any meal of the day, having a homemade Keto snack that is easy to make ahead is a great idea to stay on track with your Keto goals. These 100 Best Keto Snack Recipes will give you many delicious low carb options.
For More Keto Snack Ideas:
Keto meal prepping isn’t complicated and there are many Keto friendly products that make great snacks you can keep on hand for when those cravings hit.
- Bone Broth is packed with collagen and other vitamins and minerals and can be an excellent addition with most any Keto meal.
- Lily’s chocolate has a great selection of chocolate bars and chips that are sweetened with Stevia.
- Macadamia Nuts provide healthy fat with low net carb. They are packed with nutrients and are always a healthy snack.
- Uncured bacon and sausage are great if you have a fridge at work. Keeping cooked uncured meats readily available can help when you’re in a pinch for time.
- Olives are an excellent source of fat and can help keep you satiated between meals.
- Boiled eggs are also a great source of fat, but also protein. Meal prep by boiling some on the weekend to last you throughout the week.
Kitchen Essentials to Make Meal Prep Easy
Part of what makes meal prepping easy, is having the right tools to do so. These kitchen supplies will come in handy and you’ll find yourself using them quite often.
- Parchment Paper
- Glass Storage Containers
- Instant Pot
- Mini Chopper
- Food Processor
- Silpat
- Food Scale
- Measuring Cups
- Silicone Muffin Cups
- Whisk
- Hand Mixer
Tips to Ease Meal Prep
- Organize your kitchen and have all your the tools out and ready to use on prep day.
- Invest in good storage containers. This really helps with keeping the things in your fridge organized.
- Stock your pantry. You’ll find that some ingredients are pantry staples. Keeping them on hand will make meal prep simple.
- Make a list of what you need! Go through your menu plan and make a shopping list of items you need for the week’s meals. Trying to remember everything will usually result in that dreaded second trip for something you forgot!
- Pick a designated time of the week to allow time for the next week’s meal prep and stick to it.
- Portion out your meals for the week in advance. This saves a lot of time when you’re heading out the door.
- As soon as you get your groceries home, go ahead and wash up all your vegetables prior to storing them.
I hope you have found these Keto recipe ideas helpful! If you decide to make any of these, please leave a comment and let us know how you enjoyed them!
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I am allergic to Artichoke and fresh Garlic and I can not digest peppers, and onions and they are used in a lot of your recipes Is there something other than cauliflower to use as a substitute Thank you I really enjoy most of your recipes but would like to try a few more So please let me know what you think would work best in a casserole recipe
Thanks for your comment. If you look through my recipes on my site, you’ll notice I have a large variety of different type recipes. With all the food allergies and sensitivities that you listed; I am hesitant to make any type recommendations for you. I use a lot of healthy whole foods and ingredients in my cooking such as the things you listed you can’t eat. But one of the great things about almost every recipe I create is you can often make substitutions that you are currently using that work well for your dietary needs.
I cannot thank you enough for all the creative ideas you have shared! You are truly a blessing to many.
That’s so sweet of you. I could not do what I do without all the people, like you, that bless me daily.
I think I’ll try the cast iron skillet chicken thighs first – they sound awesome! Plus, with only 5 ingredients, I know it won’t be too difficult.