Are you worried that you’ll break your low carb diet if you have a snack between meals? It’s possible, but the best way to prevent it is by having a list of go-to, no carb snacks for when you’re on a keto diet.

The great thing is that these snacks are all healthy options that you probably have on hand already.

While these no carb snacks are great to eat separately (if you’re into solo cheese on a plate), it would be great to know how to combine them to make snacking quick, healthy and convenient.

Stick around to the end of the article for 3 no carb snack recipes that have less than 5 grams per serving. If you want a list of keto snacks to buy now, here are 25.

Best No Carb Snacks

No Carb Snacks- Cheese & Dairy

Isn’t it great that you can enjoy cheese on a low carb diet?

Add it to your salad or any of the no carb protein snacks coming up, and you have a flavor combination that will remind you of pizza. Why have the crust when you can eat all the toppings?

With cheese, almost all hard cheeses are below 1 gram of carbs. The key to enjoying these no carb snacks, however, is to avoid soft cheeses (they are higher in carbs), and watch your portion size.

• String Cheese- These are already in separate containers that you can travel with. Simply unwrap and have it alone or with any other no carb snack on this list.
• Heavy Cream- The less processed the cream is, the better. There are some no carb vegetables on this list that you can pair this with. For something with a bit more flavour, a handful (quarter cup) of blueberries are less than 5 grams of carbs.

Plus:

• Cheddar cheese
• Mozarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese

If you are hoping to see chocolate on this list, I’m sad to report that they haven’t created a no carb chocolate snack yet(that I know of).

If you want to find some low carb chocolate options below 10 grams though, click that link. 

No Carb Snacks- Chips & Crisps

You can buy these on Amazon or make them at home to your liking. If you choose to make them at home, just follow the instructions included. Preheat the oven for 5 minutes before baking them.

• Zucchini Crisps- You can make this in less than 30 minutes. Simply slice a zucchini thinly, drizzle with oil and some salt, and bake on a greased baking sheet. After ten minutes in the preheated oven, you’ll have a delicious bowl of zucchini crisps.

 

• Pepperoni Chips- Bake the seasoned pepperoni in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet in a preheated oven. After 10 minutes, use a paper towel to absorb the grease from the pepperoni, then bake for 2 more minutes. Remove them from the oven before you absorb the grease.

 

• Homemade Baked Kale Chips- Remove the leaves of the kale from the stem and spread the bite-sized pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-15 minutes and remove. Sprinkle with salt to your liking.

If you think that you want more variation in your snack options, check out a list of 19 low carb snacks with less than 10 grams per serving.

No Carb Snacks- Protein

 

There are many additional protein foods that could be added to this list. However, the purpose here is to get quick no carb snacks, so we want to keep the prep time as low as possible.

With that in mind, here are some no carb protein snacks that you can purchase or make at home in advance.

• Boiled Egg
• Smoked Sliced Turkey
• Chicken Breast Slices
• Turkey Bacon
• Canned Tuna
• Canned Salmon
• Homemade Beef jerky

No Carb Snacks- Salad Greens

If you have nothing else on hand, chances are, you already have some of these. You can shred and slice away, add some chicken and cheese, and you will have a fulfilling snack with less than 1 gram of carbs. The combination of foods will increase the carb count if you use more than 1 cup of salad greens.

• Leafy Greens (lettuce, spinach, etc)
• Tomato
• Carrots
• Celery
• Cucumber (without the skin)

Bonus: No Carb Fats and Oils

These can be used to prepare any of the items above, especially if you’re planning to make them at home instead of purchasing. All oils are no carb, but not oils are created equally. Here are the oils that you should consider using on a daily basis.

• Olive Oil
• Coconut oil
• Flaxseed oil
• Avocado Oil
• Walnut Oil
• Sesame Oil

3 Quick No Carb Snacks Recipes

Here are 3 great recipes to use the no carb snacks that we shared above. They are easy to prepare and can be done in under 5 minutes.

1. Tuna/Meat Wraps

Use lettuce leaves as a wrap for some seasoned tuna or cooked ground beef/chicken/turkey.

Add flavor to the meat of your choice and cook until done. Or simply purchase seasoned tuna for more convenience. You can use a toothpick to hold it together.

2. Zucchini Bites

Layer some small chicken slices and cheddar cheese between 2 thin zucchini slices. Sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top. Put it on a greased baking tray to bake at 350 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until the zucchini is cooked through.

 

3. Deviled Eggs

These are great to make if you have some spare time. Get some hard boiled eggs, carefully cut them in two, and extract the yolk. In a separate container, mash the yolk and add some heavy cream and cheese for creaminess, along with some salt and other seasonings for flavor. Use a piping bag to spread the mashed yolk into the middle of the hollow egg whites.  Serve with a garden salad.

We hope you enjoyed these recipes. Of course, if you have no time to actually cook, just purchase the snacks on this list in advance so that you’ll always be prepared when hunger strikes.

Remember to watch your portion sizes! You can easily go over 5 grams by eating too many snacks. To prevent this from happening, try to eat until you are full during your meals so that you don’t need snacks in the first place.

Did you read our Low Carb Diet Guide for Beginners? Read it to get a great view of low carb diets and the benefits. If you’re too busy to read, just skip ahead to the infographic!

Here’s a list of 25 keto snacks to buy right now, all under 10 grams of carbs.