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    Home » Recipes » Low-Carb Keto Recipe Roundups

    31+ Low-Carb Holiday Recipes (You'll LOVE!)

    Published: Nov 10, 2018· Modified: Nov 19, 2021· By Libby Jenkinson May contain affiliate links.

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    collage of the best low-carb and keto holiday recipes

    These 31+ low-carb holiday recipes will help keep you on track, while still enjoying the holiday celebrations. Don't let the festive season undo all your hard work.

    From healthy desserts to mains, sides, and sauces, you can enjoy an entire low-carb meal that is keto-approved and the whole family will love.

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    The best low-carb and keto holiday recipes
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    • How can I eat low-carb on a holiday?
    • Low-carb keto holiday recipes
    • Keto-friendly drinks
    • Low-carb appetizers and starters
    • Low-carb and keto side dishes
    • Low-carb keto holiday main meals
    • Keto sauces
    • Low-carb keto desserts
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    How can I eat low-carb on a holiday?

    The holiday season and festive season can derail your low-carb diet or keto diet. Whether you're planning a keto Thanksgiving party or a low-carb Christmas day, with a few easy recipes, you can create your very own low-carb holiday meal plan.

    The easiest way to stay on track with your keto diet over the holidays is to avoid the high-carb side dishes, avoid the constant snacking at the holiday table, and always offer to bring keto desserts so you can avoid the high sugar desserts.

    What to eat on keto when you're out of carbs?

    If you've reached your daily carb limit but are still hungry, always prioritize protein. It will help keep you fuller for longer and keep you away from the party junk food.

    Look for snacks with a savory flavor such as pork rinds, prosciutto, ham, and smoked salmon.

    Will low-carb beer kick me out of ketosis?

    Yes, low-carb beer and wine may often knock you out of ketosis. Your body will always metabolize alcohol before metabolizing body fat. So if you're not losing weight, try stopping or cutting back on alcohol for a while and monitor your progress.

    Low-carb keto holiday recipes

    Let's start off with low-carb beverage options because that's usually the first thing served during the festivities. You need to know the carbs in alcohol so you can choose alcohol that is low-carb friendly. Avoid cocktails and high-sugar wines.

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    Keto-friendly drinks

    This sugar-free low-carb eggnog is quick and simple. It's so deliciously creamy and you can enjoy it with or without brandy. This eggnog is always a real crowd-pleaser.

    Creamy Sugar-Free Keto Eggnog Recipe
    Creamy sugar-free keto eggnog (2.8 g NET carbs) - the easy homemade eggnog recipe that's served warm and there are NO raw eggs. There are even dairy-free, nut-free, and alcohol-free options
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    NET carbs = 2.8 g
    creamy keto eggnog served in two glass coffee mugs with Christmas decorations

    Traditional keto pumpkin pie spice latte is a quick and easy simple recipe. This copycat Starbucks coffee has only 2G net carbs and only costs $1.

    Keto Pumpkin Pie Spice Latte Recipe
    Delicious Homemade $1 Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe (2G NET carbs). Discover my secret trick to making the best keto pumpkin pie spice coffee at home.
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    NET carbs = 2 g

    Slow cooker low-carb mulled wine - the secret is the slow cooker keeps infusing flavor throughout the festivities! Your friends are sure to come back for seconds.

    Two glasses of mould wine with star anise in front of the slow cooker
    Low-carb mulled wine in the slow-cooker.
    Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine Recipe
    The perfect CHEAT'S recipe for low-carb crockpot mulled wine - the perfect lazy way to entertain guests.
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    NET carbs = 3.9 g
    slow-cooker mulled wine in glasses with star anise and cinnamon sticks
    mockups of Low-carb Keto Festive cookbooks

    Low-carb appetizers and starters

    These low-carb and keto appetizers are perfect to start your celebration with guests.

    pumpkin and coconut soup with decorative pumpkins and oak leaves on a table
    Low-carb pumpkin and coconut soup (vegan friendly).
    Slow cooker low-carb pumpkin soup with coconut milk. Vegan-friendly.
    The perfect healthy comfort food. Homemade low-carb pumpkin soup with coconut milk in this crockpot recipe. Vegan-friendly. Dairy-free. Freeze extra in muffin tins and pop into ziplock bags for individual portions to thaw and re-heat.
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    NET carbs = 7.7 g
    a hand with spoon of pumpkin and coconut soup

    Low-Carb Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus gives the table such an elegant touch. This simple tasty appetizer is perfect for any low-carb party platter.

    Bacon wrapped asparagus recipe
    Keto bacon wrapped asparagus baked, fried, or BBQ. - made with 5 ingredients and 4 easy steps. Perfect healthy recipe for entertaining over the holiday season.
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    NET carbs = 0.8 g
    bacon wrapped asparagus baked and on a white plate

    Get a little fancy with these Paleo prawn cocktails. Only a few ingredients, but they look so refreshing and add a nice touch to any holiday table.

    A close up of paleo prawn cocktail salad served with lettuce leaves
    Keto prawn cocktail
    Paleo Prawn Cocktail Recipe
    Paleo prawn cocktail can be adapted easily by adding sliced peppers, crunchy celery or adding an extra pinch of chilli powder.
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    NET carbs = 1.8 g

    Try this super easy low-carb pate. With only 5 ingredients and plenty of flavor, you can pair this with cheese, sliced vegetables, or low-carb crackers.

    Easy Keto Garlic Pate Recipe
    Easy low-carb garlic pate is an easy way to work more organ meat into your diet. Organ meat is incredibly nutritious.
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    NET carbs = 0.3 g
    A wooden serving plate with homemade garlic pate, slices of cheese and slices of cucumber

    Want to keep things low-key and simple? Prepare these Keto cheese crackers made with mozzarella dough.

    Keto Cheese Crackers Recipe (mozzarella dough)
    INSANE keto cheese crackers with mozzarella dough. Healthy and easy gluten free recipe.
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    NET carbs = 1 g

    These Greek stuffed mushrooms would be the perfect low-carb starter. There's so much flavor in every bite!

    Stuffed mushrooms put on an antique white plate with fresh basil
    Keto stuffed mushrooms
    Keto Greek Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
    Vary the filling easily in Greek stuffed mushrooms. How about your favourite cheese instead? A little sun-dried tomato paste? These can be prepped ahead of time and cooked on the bbq when guests arrive.
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    NET carbs = 1.2 g
    Stuffed mushrooms put on an antique white plate with fresh basil
    Salmon and Cream Cheese Bites Recipe
    Salmon and cream cheese bites are easy to make if you place the salmon pieces in the mini muffin tins after you have poured the quiche mix in.  
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    NET carbs = 0.1 g
    Keto Bread Sticks Recipe (Mozzarella Dough)
    INSANE keto bread sticks with mozzarella dough. Healthy, easy grain-free and gluten free recipe. 
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    NET carbs = 0.8 g
    keto breadsticks sitting on top of a wooden table
    Cream Cheese Stuffed Meatballs Recipe
    Cream cheese stuffed meatballs are perfect for dinner, lunch, a snack or an appetiser. So make plenty and keep on hand for a quick high protein snack.
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    NET carbs = 0.6 g
    A plate of cream cheese stuffed meatballs ready to be served with sauces
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    Low-carb and keto side dishes

    Diagram showing the carb value in vegetables
    Carbs in vegetable charts

    Side dishes can make or break a meal. These side dishes are all low-carb or keto, and the perfect tasty addition to the main meal. Green beans might be too high carb if you are on a keto diet, but you may be able to work them into a lower-carb diet.

    Opt-out of the traditional mashed potatoes with this easy mashed cauliflower recipe. Add your own touch of flavor with butter, garlic, sour cream, or bacon.

    Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
    How to make easy low-carb mashed cauliflower is an absolute low-carb staple. You can vary the flavours and add butter, garlic, bacon, cheese, mustard or even chilli powder.
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    NET carbs = 1 g
    Mashed cauliflower on a wooden board and gold fork

    Brussels sprouts are a classic holiday side dish. You can enjoy them creamed with garlic or buttery bacon.

    Creamed Brussels Sprouts Recipe (Garlic Parmesan)
    EASY tender garlic creamed Brussels sprouts with parmesan are the perfect delicious cheesy side dish.
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    NET carbs = 5.2 g
    Tasty baked creamed brussels sprouts cooling on the counter in a cast-iron skillet.
    Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Garlic Butter Recipe
    Buttery Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Garlic - the secret is garlic butter with a hint of orange, which contrasts beautifully with the salty bacon.
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    NET carbs = 3.5 g
    Brussels sprouts in a white serving dish

    Stuffing can be made with pork usage stuffing or keto cornbread stuffing. Each low-carb recipe is delicious to serve in your holiday feast.

    Keto Stuffing Recipe
    The easiest Keto Stuffing (Pork Sage Sausage Stuffing) you'll ever make! Perfect for keto Thanksgiving and Christmas. Gluten-free and quick to make.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 1.2 g
    collage of keto stuffing made with sage sausage
    Low-Carb and Keto Stuffing Recipe (Cornbread)
    Delicious keto cornbread stuffing 3.4 g net carbs (low-carb and keto stuffing) - the perfect healthy Thanksgiving side dish the whole family will LOVE.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 3.4 g
    keto cornbread stuffin served with a wooden spoon
    Keto Cheesy Baked Asparagus Recipe
    Your whole family will love this keto cheesy baked asparagus. This asparagus is perfect if you are looking for a tasty low-carb side.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 3.4 g
    A plate of food with baked asparagus
    Creamy Cheesy Baked Low-Carb Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe
    Throw broccoli and cauliflower bake together and be amazed at how tasty it is once cooked. Add bacon, cheese, mustard or chilli.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 6.5 g
    A serving dish with cheesy baked broccoli and cauliflower

    Low-carb keto holiday main meals

    The traditional roasted turkey is probably the most popular main dish. If you want to learn how to cook a turkey, watch the video and print the convenient cooking schedule!

    The Best Way to Cook A Turkey (wrapped in bacon)
    The best way to cook a bacon-wrapped turkey and you can say goodbye to dry roast turkey. Once and for all. This is the easy turkey recipe PLUS an easy-to-follow cooking schedule.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 0.6 g
    how to cook a roast turkey covered in bacon and served on a carving dish

    If you have non-meat eater friends coming to your party, salmon quiche or salmon roulade are easy low-carb recipes that you can make ahead.

    Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roulade (Keto Friendly)
    Utterly delicious high protein keto smoked salmon and cream cheese roulade. Serve cold with a large salad at holiday barbecues or sliced as a small appetizer.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 2.4 g
    rolled smoked salmon roulade sliced with lemons
    Keto Smoked Salmon Quiche (blender recipe)
    Fast and healthy gluten-free keto smoked salmon quiche recipe, made in the blender then baked in the oven in under 40 minutes.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 2.4 g
    sliced keto smoked salmon quiche with a white plate

    Keto sauces

    Diagram showing the carb values in various sources
    Guide to carbs in sauces

    Main dishes come to life with the right sauce. The simplest of keto-friendly sauces has to be sour cream, herb butter, or garlic butter. But you might want mint sauce for roast lamb, or a tasty creamy bacon keto mushroom sauce.

    Herbed Butter Recipe (4 Flavours)
    Why have plain butter when you can have herbed butter 4 ways? Which one will become your favourite?
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    Love butter? Learn how to make herbed butter 4 ways with this simple to follow guide. | ditchthecarbs.com
    Creamy Keto Mushroom Sauce Recipe
    What to serve with the perfect steak? A creamy keto mushroom sauce that's ready in less than 5 min. Perfect for winter dinners or BBQ season.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 2 g
    steak sliced on a plate with mushroom sauce

    Prefer lamb during the holidays? Our roast lamb with sugar-free mint sauce may be the perfect fit.

    Easy Roast Lamb With Sugar-Free Mint Sauce
    This is how to make easy roast lamb with sugar-free mint sauce. Remember to make a big salad the next day with leftover cold roast lamb, feta, mint and olive oil.
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    Low-carb keto desserts

    Now it's time for my favorite part of the meal ... delicious desserts and sugar-free sweet treats. Always offer to bring a sugar-free dessert to a party. That way, you know there will be a keto-friendly option.

    Instant Pot Low-Carb Berry Cheesecake Recipe
    A simple and quick healthy Instant Pot low-carb berry cheesecake topped with fresh berries. The crust is made from walnuts making this cheesecake low-carb and keto friendly.
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    NET carbs = 5 g
    A close-up of a large slice of low-carb berry cheesecake on a white plate sitting in front of an Instant Pot and a read and white napkin
    Instant Pot Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe
    This Instant Pot Key Lime Cheesecake is perfection! It is tangy, light, creamy, and keto friendly. The best part is it is easy to make!
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    NET carbs = 6 g
    whole key lime cheesecake on a white plate

    Low-carb raspberry swirl cake is delicious and easy to make. But, the real win is that it's only 5g net carbs per serving!

    slice of cheesecake with raspberry swirl on a white plate in the foreground and a whole cheesecake in the background
    Low-carb raspberry swirl cheesecake
    Low-Carb Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
    A firm family favourite, raspberry swirl cheesecake is heavenly and sweet. The addition of a little lemon zest would be a lovely addition also. Serve as one large baked cheesecake, or make individual dishes too.
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    NET carbs = 5 g
    slice of cheesecake with raspberry swirl on a white plate in the foreground and a whole cheesecake in the background

    Low-carb chocolate pumpkin pie is like the best of both worlds. Chocolate and pumpkin. This keto-friendly dessert has no sugar and is naturally gluten-free. It's an absolutely delicious recipe to celebrate the holidays.

    Low-Carb Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Recipe
    Easy low-carb chocolate pumpkin pie is an absolute must recipe to make when pumpkin is in season. Enjoy it hot or cold with whipped cream and nutmeg sprinkled on top.
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    NET carbs = 3.4 g
    Slice of chocolate pumpkin pie with an antique silver fork and spoon

    Pretty up the dessert table with low-carb mince pies. These can be served as either tarts or whole pies, either way, they're still delicious.

    Low-Carb Christmas Fruit Pies Recipe (keto mince pies)
    DELICIOUS single-serve mini sweet low-carb Christmas fruit pies (5.5g net carbs) with warm winter spices served in an almond flour pie crust. Served with brandy whipped cream.
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    NET carbs = 5.5 g
    low-carb Christmas fruit pies served on a silver platter with whipped brandy cream

    The holidays wouldn't be the same without gingerbread cookies, made with almond flour. They are sugar-free and gluten-free and a healthy recipe for children to enjoy.

    keto gingerbread cookies decorated on a wore cooling rack
    Almond flour gingerbread cookies
    Sugar Free Keto Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
    Fun sugar-free keto gingerbread cookies that are also gluten-free, low carb, and easy to make. Only 1g net carbs per keto cookie.
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    NET carbs = 1 g
    keto gingerbread cookies decorated on a wore cooling rack
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