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Five easy keto-friendly recipes that are quick to prepare and perfect for when you’re on the go:

Are you a busy person and find it hard to stick with your keto plan when you’re out and about. Well here are five different tasty easy recipes that you can prepare in a flash to take with you. Don’t forget to enjoy your snack and know you stuck to your keto plan, so enjoy!

  1. Keto Avocado and Bacon Wrap:

Ingredients:

  • 1 large lettuce leaf (e.g., iceberg or romaine)
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 2-3 slices of cooked bacon
  • 2-3 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Lay the lettuce leaf flat as a wrap base.
  2. Place the sliced avocado, bacon, and cherry tomatoes in the center of the lettuce leaf.
  3. Drizzle with mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Fold the sides of the lettuce leaf inwards and roll it up, securing with a toothpick if needed.
  5. Enjoy your keto-friendly wrap on the go!

2) Keto Egg Salad:

Ingredients:

  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 dill pickle, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped chives for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and chopped dill pickle.
  2. Mix until well combined, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Garnish with chopped chives if desired.
  4. Serve the keto egg salad in a container for a quick and satisfying snack on the go.

3) Keto Trail Mix:

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened or sweetened with a keto-friendly sweetener)
  • Optional: a pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Divide the keto trail mix into small resealable bags or containers for easy snacking on the go.

4) Keto Greek Salad in a Jar:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a mason jar, layer the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
  2. In a separate small container or dressing cup, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Seal the mason jar with the lid, and when you’re ready to eat, pour the dressing over the salad.
  4. Shake the jar to evenly distribute the dressing, garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired, and enjoy your keto Greek salad on the go.

5) Keto Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps:

Ingredients

  • 1 can of tuna in water, drained
  • tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon diced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Large lettuce leaves for wrapping (e.g., iceberg or romaine)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, diced red onion, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
  3. Spoon the tuna salad mixture onto large lettuce leaves.
  4. Fold the sides of the lettuce leaves over the filling and roll them up to create keto-friendly tuna salad wraps.
  5. Secure with toothpicks if needed and enjoy these low-carb wraps on the go.

These keto-friendly recipes are simple to prepare, portable, and perfect for maintaining your ketogenic diet when you’re on the move.

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