Vegan Recipes That Prove There's More to the Keto Diet Than Bacon

Vegan Recipes That Prove There's More to the Keto Diet Than Bacon

Load up on avocado, nuts, and oils with these low-carb, high-fat recipes.

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Low-Carb Peanut Butter Truffles

Low-Carb Peanut Butter Truffles
Savory Tooth

Eating keto and vegan doesn't preclude you from noshing on a combo that'll never get old: peanut butter and chocolate. These chocolate covered peanut butter bites definitely feel more treat than "diet" food, but they fit your high-fat low-carb needs.

Get the recipe: Low-Carb Peanut Butter Truffles

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Egg Roll In a Bowl

Egg Roll In a Bowl
Detoxinista

The egg rolls from your favorite Chinese spot might not be keto-friendly or vegan, but this deconstructed egg roll bowl is a worthy replacement. It's essentially a big bowl of egg roll filling that you can dig into with a fork. Mmm.

Get the recipe: Egg Roll In a Bowl

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Keto Green Smoothie

Keto Green Smoothie
Real Balanced

Avocados add satiating healthy fats to your smoothie and take it from watery to thick. This green concoction has 30.6 grams of fat and 9.5 grams of fiber.

Get the recipe: Keto Green Smoothie

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Coconut Low-Carb Porridge

Coconut Low-Carb Porridge
Low Carb Yum

If oatmeal has been your go-to but you want to switch to something keto, try out this instant pot recipe. Coconut flour transforms into a creamy, low-carb porridge. Make this your new morning go-to and play around with different sweeteners and toppings.

Get the recipe: Coconut Low-Carb Porridge

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Wasabi Cucumber Avocado Dressing + Spiralized Cucumber Salad

Wasabi Cucumber Avocado Dressing + Spiralized Cucumber Salad
Peas and Crayons

A simple bowl of greens is an easy way to round out a meal and can be tweaked to fit pretty much any diet. This one is topped with a creamy avocado wasabi dressing that sounds promising.

Get the recipe: Wasabi Cucumber Avocado Dressing + Spiralized Cucumber Salad

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Sugar-Free Toasted Coconut Cashews

Sugar-Free Toasted Coconut Cashews
The Big Man's World

Most candied nuts are more candy than nut, which is why they're addictive enough to down by the handful. This keto-approved version is free of butter and oil, and uses monk fruit as a sweetener.

Get the recipe: Sugar Free Toasted Coconut Cashews

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Bulletproof Hot Chocolate

Bulletproof Hot Chocolate
Lauren Kelly Nutrition

You're not limited to bulletproof coffee; You can be adding fat to hot chocolate too. Top with whipped coconut milk to keep it vegan. (Here are more low-carb keto drinks that will keep you in ketosis.)

Get the recipe: Bulletproof Hot Chocolate

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Low-Carb Vegan Mint Matcha Fat Bombs

Low-Carb Vegan Mint Matcha Fat Bombs
Meat Free Keto

"Fat bombs" are a popular keto snack option, and they're just as fatty as they sound. These have 20 grams of fat per bomb. They're flavored with vanilla, mint, and matcha, which can give you a little boost of energy when you're in a slump.

Get the recipe: Low-Carb Vegan Mint Matcha Fat Bombs

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Green Veggie Soup with Roasted Topping

Green Veggie Soup with Roasted Topping
Including Cake

The bulk of this soup is vegetables, so you'll consume a boatload of nutrients in each spoonful. It's also freezer-friendly, so you can make a huge batch to prep for days when you want a convenient vegan keto recipe.

Get the recipe: Green Veggie Soup with Roasted Topping

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Roasted Radishes with Soy Sauce and Sesame Seeds

Roasted Radishes with Soy Sauce and Sesame Seeds
Kalyn's Kitchen

Radishes are low in carbs, so if you're looking for vegan keto recipes, you should think of them as more than just a salad topping. When cooked, radishes, which are a bit bitter raw, take on a sweeter flavor. For this recipe, you'll roast the veggie and add Asian-flavored spices.

Get the recipe: Roasted Radishes with Soy Sauce and Sesame Seeds

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Chocolate Peppermint Chia Pudding

Chocolate Peppermint Chia Pudding
Gnom Gnom

It can be tough you're eating keto but also love Girl Scout cookies. This chocolate peppermint chia seed pudding recipe can at least ease your Thin Mint withdrawal. Even if you hate the texture of chia seed pudding, don't write it off. You have the option of blending the pudding as a final step to give it the consistency of traditional pudding.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Chia Pudding

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Sesame Roasted Bok Choy & Teriyaki Cauliflower Steaks

Sesame Roasted Bok Choy & Teriyaki Cauliflower Steaks
Inspector Gorgeous

For this recipe, you'll roast cauliflower steaks and bok choy with a homemade keto teriyaki sauce. Pro tip: Make extra sauce to glaze other veggies, flavor rice, or dress salads later.

Get the recipe: Sesame Roasted Bok Choy & Teriyaki Cauliflower Steaks

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Omega-3 Keto Porridge

Omega-3 Keto Porridge
The Castaway Kitchen

Eating a bowl of this oatmeal will increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial since the keto diet demands high amounts of healthy fats. Even if you're not eating keto, you should probably be eating more of them anyway, as omega-3s can boost your heart health and have been linked to better brain and eye function. This recipe is loaded with ingredients that are excellent sources of the healthy fatty acids, such as hemp seeds, chia seeds, and walnuts.

Get the recipe: Omega-3 Keto Porridge

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