If you’re following a ketogenic diet, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on incredible flavor, and complete decadence in your holiday meals! In fact, there are so many totally mouthwatering keto recipes that are so yummy, they may convert your entire family to eating low-carb!
From keto holiday appetizers to main dishes to desserts, we’ve got you covered for a keto feast that will have you reminiscing about the flavors for days after your meal. Read on as we share some of our favorite keto holiday recipes, below. Let us know which dishes you can’t wait to try for yourself at the bottom of this article!
Keto Holiday Main Dishes
1. Beef Tenderloin
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Low-carb, juicy, and off the charts delicious, this beef tenderloin keto holiday recipe is sure to become a new favorite! With only a simple marinade as the preparation, and a luscious yogurt sauce for dipping, this keto dinner recipe is huge on flavor, while providing the perfect amount of fat to keep you in ketosis.
The marinade/seasoning in this dish features extra-virgin olive oil, whole grain mustard, fresh thyme and rosemary, smashed garlic, and honey – for an interesting array of flavors that set this meat dish apart from your typical holiday roast.
Get the Beef Tenderloin recipe here.
2. Instant Pot Turkey
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Next, who says Thanksgiving is the only time of year you can eat turkey?! On the contrary, this low-calorie, high-protein dish is the perfect addition to your holiday dinner table. With the additions of fresh herbs like sage, thyme, rosemary and parsley, this healthy and savory dish will go with a wide range of keto side dishes.
Plus, butter is the main star of the sauce in this recipe; We recommend a grass-fed option, which will not only help you reach your daily keto fat intake, but believe it or not offers amazing health benefits. Grass-fed butter is a great source of vitamins A and K2, along with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which can help build muscle and promote weight loss.
Get the Instant Pot Turkey recipe here.
3. Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
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For another amazing keto dinner recipe, this bacon-wrapped stuffed tenderloin is any keto-lovers dream dish. Not to mention that it’s a total crowd-pleaser for anyone, whether they follow a low-carb diet or not.
Stuffed with cream cheese, spinach, onion and fresh herbs, then wrapped up like a gift with bacon, this decadent dish will look beautiful on a platter for any special occasion, especially a holiday meal. Plus, the recipe includes an optional vegetable sauté that makes the perfect nutritious, high-flavor side dish.
Get the Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin recipe here.
Keto Holiday Sides
4. Keto Roasted Radishes
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Moving onto keto side dishes, you can’t have a keto holiday dinner without some of the best low-carb sides… and this recipe for roasted radishes is an absolute must-try! In this recipe, the radishes actually mimic roasted potatoes, as the roasting process removes the bitterness of the veggie. So, if you’re craving the crunchy outside and tender inside of potatoes this holiday, (with an extra flair), these radishes make the perfect low-carb substitute.
Plus, radishes are also full of antioxidants and high in vitamins C and K, and minerals potassium and calcium!
Get the Keto Roasted Radish recipe here.
5. Bacon & Onion Green Beans
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Next up, this keto holiday recipe for bacon green beans makes an amazing keto side dish – to help balance out all of the meat-heavy mains. Green beans are incredibly nutritious, especially for those on a ketogenic diet, since they’re high in fiber – which many people don’t get enough of when going low-carb. Plus, the veggie is high in vitamins C and K, along with folate.
This interesting, traditional German recipe is both sweet and sour, featuring apple cider vinegar, onion, bacon, whole grain mustard, and low-carb brown sugar, (for an exciting, tangy taste and addicting flavor)!
Get the Bacon & Onion Green Bean recipe here.
6. Keto Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
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Next up, this keto holiday recipe for bacon green beans makes an amazing keto side dish – to help balance out all of the meat-heavy mains. Green beans are incredibly nutritious, especially for those on a ketogenic diet, since they’re high in fiber – which many people don’t get enough of when going low-carb. Plus, the veggie is high in vitamins C and K, along with folate.
This interesting, traditional German recipe is both sweet and sour, featuring apple cider vinegar, onion, bacon, whole grain mustard, and low-carb brown sugar, (for an exciting, tangy taste and addicting flavor)!
Get the Cauliflower Mac & Cheese recipe here.
7. Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
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Next up, this keto holiday recipe for bacon green beans makes an amazing keto side dish – to help balance out all of the meat-heavy mains. Green beans are incredibly nutritious, especially for those on a ketogenic diet, since they’re high in fiber – which many people don’t get enough of when going low-carb. Plus, the veggie is high in vitamins C and K, along with folate.
This interesting, traditional German recipe is both sweet and sour, featuring apple cider vinegar, onion, bacon, whole grain mustard, and low-carb brown sugar, (for an exciting, tangy taste and addicting flavor)!
Get the Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprout recipe here.
8. Keto Stuffed Mushrooms
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Another great keto holiday appetizer or dinner side dish, these keto stuffed mushrooms are phenomenally tasty, even for very picky eaters. Plus, they’re also very nutritious, since mushrooms contain powerful antioxidants that greatly support immune system health.
This keto holiday appetizer is also addictingly good… with the mushrooms containing a rich mixture of cream cheese, cheddar and parmesan cheeses, green onions, garlic and celery. Try to hold yourself back from filling up on these yummy bites before your actual meal – they’re that good!
Get the Keto Stuffed Mushroom recipe here.
Keto Holiday Desserts
9. Keto Eggnog
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Did someone say keto-friendly eggnog?! This holiday drink favorite gets a keto-friendly makeover like never before, and is so yummy, your friends may even prefer it over the typical spiked beverage. With this keto holiday dessert recipe, you won’t even miss the alcohol… but you can add in a small amount if you really can’t do without it (and it lines up with your daily carb count).
One thing is for sure… the heavy whipping cream, almond milk, and eggs make this a truly indulgent yet healthy beverage. And it also includes a healthier sweetener than sugar, (the sugar alcohol, erythritol). Note that you can also use plant-based Stevia, which is another great natural sweetener option.
Pro tip: Add in a scoop of 310 Shake to make this drink even thicker and more satisfying, while helping to boost your energy and metabolism!
Get the Keto Eggnog recipe here.
10. Keto Pecan Pie Bars
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Finally, last but certainly not least is a keto holiday dessert recipe that’s so delicious, you’ll never know it’s super low in carbs! Along with the typical taste of pecan pie goodness, these bars also include chocolate, so will definitely satisfy your cocoa cravings. And because of how good they taste, no one will know the recipe uses a low-carb sweetener instead of sugar, and sugar-free chocolate chips. Plus, the butter, heavy whipping cream and eggs make it richly satisfying, while the lightly-toasted pecans add additional healthy fats and protein.
Get the Keto Pecan Pie Bar recipe here.
Which recipes are you going to make this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!
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