With holidays spanning multiple months, it can be easy to fall off the Keto wagon. I refer to my Keto journey as a lifestyle and not a diet. That being said, it's great to have some Keto Holiday Recipes on hand so I can make food that still tastes amazing, and embodies all of the wonderful holiday flavors, without completely derailing my journey.
What Makes These Keto Holiday Recipes So Great?
- Fast - Many of these recipes can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Easy - Most of them use a pour and cook approach.
- Delicious - Enjoy your favorite traditional flavors with keto friendly ingredients.
- Low Carb - All of these recipes will fit a low carb lifestyle.
How Do I Survive A Keto Diet Holiday?
I know that the holidays are generally filled with lots of family, celebrating, and comfort food. Don't let the idea of traditional comfort food lead you astray from your new low carb lifestyle.
With the help of a few ingredients and easy modifications, you can have a delicious version of all of your holiday favorites without sacrificing tradition.
Pick any of the recipes that made my list and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones without any added stress of meal planning.
What Holiday Dishes Are Keto Friendly?
As I mentioned above, just about any of your holiday favorites can be modified to fit your low carb lifestyle. This is especially true if you enjoy them in moderation.
Here is a list of some of the types of recipes you can still enjoy with your family without falling off of the keto wagon:
- Green Bean Casserole
- Pumpkin Pie
- Stuffing
- Cookies
- Rolls
- Brussels Sprouts
- Apple Cider
- Egg Nog
- Pie
- Fudge
Do I Need Any Special Gadgets to Make These Recipes?
No matter what gadgets you prefer to use to prepare your holiday meals, you'll find a recipe perfect for you! I've included made in the Air Fryer, Instant Pot, and even the stovetop!
Whether you need entrees, sides, desserts, or even options for leftovers, you will find some amazing recipes here!
These all have amazing holiday flavors you come to expect, with clever substitutions for high-carb ingredients to make them Keto friendly. Scroll through these Keto Holiday Recipes and make your holiday menu with ease.
Keto Recipes
50+ Keto Holiday Recipes | Entrees, Sides, and Desserts
The perfect Keto Holiday Recipes to keep you on track. With this list of recipes, you're guaranteed not to sacrifice your way of eating for traditional Holiday flavor!
Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies
Few things are as delicious and satisfying as a pan of freshly baked low carb cookies. They're warm, gooey, chocolatey, and wonderfully sweet. They're the very definition of dessert comfort food. With my Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe, you'll be enjoying all the ooey gooey-ness of chocolate cookies without all the carbs and sugar!
Cranberry Chutney
Cranberries have such a wonderful flavor and always remind me of the holidays. This recipe is spicy, sweet and tangy!
Brussel Sprouts with Bacon | Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Love Brussels sprouts? Use your oven and a sheet pan to try this roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon recipe for the perfect easy low carb side dish tonight.
Instant Pot Cranberry Brussels Sprouts
Add some variety, sweetness (and some spice) to your dinner table this holiday season with these Cranberry Brussels Sprouts! These are brussels sprouts like you've never had them before.
Bacon-Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Easy and delicious side dish. Who doesn't love bacon and cheese? Source: Home Cooking Memories
Keto Cookies | Gluten-Free Spiced Keto Cookies
These little keto cookies won't last long. Perfect texture, 10 min prep, and incomparable taste. You may find yourself choosing these spiced keto cookies over sugary ones. These little ones are gluten-free, vegetarian, low-carb, keto, and if you sub the butter with coconut oil, they are also dairy-free and paleo.
Festive Keto Friendly Tiramisu Cake
Who would have thought you could have Tiramisu cake while doing Keto?!
Low-Carb Salted Raspberry Chocolate Bark
Easy and delicious chocolate dessert. Great Christmas candy substitute.
Mulled Apple Cider-Instant Pot + Video
Here’s how you can start with fresh apples and end up with some of the most flavorful Mulled Apple Cider you’ve had–in about 30 minutes. Choose the sweetener and spices of your choice to customize this Mulled Apple Cider to your taste.
Creamed Spinach Casserole Low-Carb Recipe Kudos Kitchen Style
Perfect holiday breakfast.
Keto Pie Crust | Vegan Low Carb Pie Crust Recipe
Let me tell you, it’s not easy to make a healthy pie crust. At least when you’re creating your own recipe. It took a few trial and errors to land this perfect Keto Pie Crust. It was well worth the effort–and guess what? No rolling required!
Speedy Low-Carb Smoked Salmon Blinis
These are not only delicious, but also beautiful. A perfect appetizer.
Low Carb Scuffins
Use some dried fruit or fresh berries and Carbquick to make these delicious low carb scuffins-a cross between a low carb scone and low carb muffin that are sure to satisfy your sweet craving. These scuffins are light, moist, and tasty.
Keto Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping
Pumpkin Pie and Cheesecake were just designed to go together! It's a must make on this list of Keto Holiday Recipes.
Keto Apple Pie Filling
Keto Apple Pie filling recipe that uses no apples, but still tastes EXACTLY like apple pie! Here’s a great sugar-free, healthy mock apple pie filling recipe, ready in under 30 minutes.
Creamy Roasted Bacon Brussel Sprouts (keto & low carb too!)
This would be a beautiful and delicious side for any holiday meal!
Pressure Cooker Green Beans with Bacon
Pressure Cooker Green Beans with Bacon is a quick, low carb, nutritious dish that can be eaten either as a side dish or as your main low carb meal. Just beans, bacon, and a few seasonings make this a fast and easy dish in your Instant Pot.
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
You won't miss mashed potatoes with this creamy mashed cauliflower!
Air Fryer Roasted Pearl Onions Recipe
Tangy, sweet, spicy pearl onions with balsamic vinegar are a snap to make in your air fryer for an easy, vegan side dish.
Easy Keto Fudge Recipe - 4 Ingredients
What are the holidays without fudge?!
Instant Pot Low Carb Keto Cauliflower and Cheese
If you want a creamy and cheesy dish with dinner this holiday season, try out one of my favorite recipes!
Easy 3 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe with Peanut Butter
Feel indulgent with this yummy fruit dip before your holiday meal!
Keto Stuffing
This Keto Stuffing recipe has got to be one of the best low carb holiday recipes I’ve ever created! Enjoy all that beautiful bready goodness without overindulging in carbs when you make this low-carb stuffing recipe!
Riced Cauliflower Stuffing | keto, whole30, paleo
Stuffing is a very popular holiday side and this recipe is absolutely delicious!
Keto Bread | Low Carb Bread
What's a holiday meal without bread?! This recipe is delicious and even toasts well for croutons too. A must try on this list of Keto Holiday Recipes.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Mushrooms
Mushrooms make such a lovely side, and I'm so happy they're low-carb!
Keto Friendly Chocolate Chips Recipe
Tired of paying way to much for keto-friendly chocolate chips? Save yourself some money with these 2 ingredients, low carb, and sugar-free chocolate chips!
Keto Gingerbread Cake Roll
My mouth is watering! Doesn't that looks so yummy?
Upside Down Cake with Cranberries - Low Carb, Keto, THM S
Speaking of cranberries, doesn't this cake look so good?!
Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie
This Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie is the ultimate answer to your keto Thanksgiving woes. It is, without a doubt, the perfect pumpkin pie for the holidays and you won’t even know its low carb.
Keto Paleo Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe
Nothing says the holiday season like pumpkin!
Broccoli Frittata with Ham and Peppers | Instant Pot Frittata
Need an easy holiday breakfast, or want to use up that holiday ham? This is so easy and absolutely delicious!
3 Ingredient Sweetened Condensed Milk {THM-S, Low Carb, Sugar Free}
Low carb and PERFECT for holiday baking!
Keto Green Bean Casserole
This Keto Green Bean Casserole is an absolute must for your family get-togethers this holiday season! Enjoy this holiday time favorite guilt-free!
Shredded Zucchini & Feta Saute - Food Meanderings
This is so light and delicious! Perfect for a holiday side.
The BEST Keto Sugar-Free Pecan Pie Recipe
This keto pecan pie recipe is the only one you'll ever need for the best sugar-free pecan pie ever! Easy to make and just like the real thing.
Keto Ham and Bean Soup
Another delicious way to use up that holiday ham is with this ham and beans you can make in your pressure cooker!
Sage-Rubbed Spatchcocked Smoked Turkey: A Tender and Juicy Bird
Holiday meals aren't complete without a turkey! This one looks beautiful and delicious.
How To Cook Awesome Garlic Roasted Mushrooms
An easy and delicious side dish: roasted mushrooms with garlic, parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinegar. Low carb, keto, and gluten free.
Easy Paleo Gravy (Keto, Whole30, Gluten Free)
This easy paleo gravy recipe delivers that traditional gravy flavor without gluten, grains, or flour of any kind—and it's keto, low carb, and Whole30 compliant!
Pressure Cooker Crustless Crab Quiche
This is an absolutely easy breakfast or brunch option to help keep the holidays stress free!
Christmas Cookies { Low Carb | Keto | GF }
Keep those Christmas Traditions going strong with these easy Keto Christmas Cookies. You might want to make two batches because they will disappear fast!
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Bacon makes everything better, and even looks beautiful on this asparagus!
Keto Chocolate Cake | Instant Pot
Perfect dessert after any holiday meal. Who doesn't love chocolate cake?!
Cheddar Bacon Biscuits – Gluten, Dairy, Egg Free, Paleo and Keto
Cheese and bacon make a perfect flavor combination in these biscuits!
Maple Pecan Keto Cinnamon Rolls
A quick, keto-friendly recipe for cinnamon rolls that uses a modified version of fathead dough. I top these with maple cream cheese icing!
Tkemali - Georgian Plum Sauce
Plums are such an underrated winter fruit. Perfect for the holidays!
Keto Truffles | Milky Chocolate Fat Bomb Recipe
You can't have the holidays without Holiday candies! These little truffles absolutely melt in your mouth!
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Mayo Dip
A fall appetizer favorite — roasted brussels sprouts wrapped with crispy bacon slices, dipped in a balsamic vinegar and mayonnaise sauce.
Keto Eggnog Custard | Only 5 Ingredients & Microwavable!
You can't have the holidays without eggnog! This eggnog custard can even be made in the microwave!
Bottom Round Roast
It’s perfect for everything from lunch meat to fancy holiday dinners, and it pleases even the pickiest of eaters.
Easy Roast Turkey Breast (Paleo, Keto, Whole30)
An easy roast turkey breast recipe for stress-free meals—from Thanksgiving to make-ahead dinners to healthy lunches.
How Do I Start A Keto Lifestyle?
So, if you've been wondering how to start a Ketogenic lifestyle, don't wait until after the Holidays! I have a wonderful resource for you to use to get started. You can read more here! However, you shouldn't worry. Most of your favorite foods can be made to fit a Keto way of life.
Want More Keto Recipes?
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken
- Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
- Low Carb Garlic Chicken
- Instant Pot Green Beans with Bacon
- Low Carb Italian Sausage Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
I hope you found some delicious recipes that you can serve your guests this holiday season. Just because these are Keto Holiday recipes doesn't mean the rest of the family won't enjoy these recipes too. Have a safe and happy holiday season, and may your food always be delicious!
Originally Published November 2, 2018
Don't forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
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