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10 Easy, Quick, Delicious Keto Zone Snacks

Looking for great Keto Zone snacks?

Look no further.

These easy, quick Keto Zone snacks can be made in very little time, with ingredients you likely have at home.

What’s more, there’s enough variety to keep you happy for months.

Stay in the Keto Zone with these 10 Keto Zone Snacks!

10 Easy, Quick, Delicious Keto Zone Snacks

1. Cucumber Slices & and Pesto

A good, homemade pesto is like a healthy Keto Zone fat bomb on its own.  Then, add vegetables or a Keto Zone bread for a great snack. The pesto is easy to make and lasts a week in the fridge.
To make the pesto, place 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste) in a food processor. Process to desired consistency. Add 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated, if desired.

Nutrition Info (per 1/4 cup): 210 calories, 23 gm fat, 3 gm carbs, 2 gm fiber, 2 gm protein (99% fat)

Basil is a powerhouse of nutrition. Read about its amazing benefits like reduced oxidative stress, anti-bacterial action  (1), anti-bloating, and more here.
And cucumber? This anti-bloat vegetable makes a great substitution for chips when sliced.

2. Hard-Boiled Eggs with Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper

Simply cut the eggs in half, place on a plate, drizzle with 1-2 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Also, consider adding garlic powder, chili powder or Tabasco sauce. This snack is full of fat and good protein to keep you full for hours.

Nutrition Info per 1 egg & 1 Tbsp oil: 185 calories, 18 gm fat, 0 gm carbs, 0 gm fiber, 6 gm protein

Did you know that eggs may reduce your risk of Diabetes? Here’s a recent study on the link (2). 

3. Keto Zone Guacamole and Bell Peppers

Guacamole is a Keto Zone gift!
This high fat, healthy dip makes any food taste great.
Simply mix 3 avocados (peeled & pitted), the juice from 1 lime, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup diced onion, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 diced Roma (plum) tomatoes, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional) in a bowl.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info (~1/4 cup): 51 calories, 4 gm fat, 2 gm net carbs, 2 gm fiber

Click here to read about the proven health benefits of avocados like reduced inflammation, eye health, and brain health (3)!

4. Mini Egg Frittatas

These frittatas are simply “egg muffins.”

To make, beat 12 eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 Tbsp avocado oil.

Then, pour the egg mixture evenly into 12 muffin cups. Add any low-carb seasonings of vegetables including spices, garlic, onions, mushrooms, salsa, cheese, and more.

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 15–20 minutes, or until well set.

Best of all, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for later.

Nutrition Info (per egg cup): Approx. 100 calories, 7 gm fat, 1 gm carbs, 8 gm protein

5. Childhood Favorite: Celery Stick and Nut Butter

We’ve all had this one, whether as an adult or a child.

Turns out, it’s a great Keto Zone snack.

Simply cut celery sticks into 3-inch lengths. Add 1 Tbsp nut butter to the stick. That’s it!

Nutrition Info (~1/4 cup): 51 calories, 4 gm fat, 2 gm net carbs, 2 gm fiber

Like cucumbers, celery fights bloat! So, if you’re retaining fluid from the summer heat, eating too much sodium, or a high carb snack or meal, try adding celery!

6. Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese on Cucumber Slices

For a decadent treat, try smoked salmon!

First, cut cucumber slices. Then, spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese and 1 oz. smoked salmon on each slice.

What’s in it for you? Other than a delicious snack, you’ll get tons of benefits from salmon:

  • Potent anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats
  • Highly bioavailable protein
  • Proven brain health benefits
  • Much more

Nutrition Info (per 2 slices): 51 calories, 4 gm fat, 2 gm net carbs, 2 gm fiber

7. Chocolate Avocado Pudding

8. Delicious, Easy Fat Bombs

What is a Keto Zone “fat bomb?”

It is simply a snack, or meal replacement, that is made up of almost all fats.

In fact, a fat bomb typically contains 90% or more calories from fat. Traditional fat bombs are snack-sized morsels, either balls or bars, and pack about 200 calories in just a couple bites.

Fat bombs can be very helpful to Keto Zone eaters because they are an easy way to increase fat intake.

But, there’s more to them than that. In addition, fat bombs:

  • Are packed with anti-inflammatory fats
  • Improve brain health
  • Help eaters reach ketosis
  • Satisfy hunger
  • Much more

For a full list of benefits and easy fat bomb recipes, click here.

 

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Don Colbert, MD, has been board-certified in family practice and in anti-aging and integrative medicine for more than 25 years. He is the medical director of the Divine Health Wellness Center, where he has treated more than 50,000 patients, and a New York Times bestselling author of books including The Seven Pillars of Health, What Would Jesus Eat?, Deadly Emotions and Keto Zone Diet, with more than ten million books sold. He hosts Dr. Colbert's Broadcast with his wife Mary and son Kyle, where faith meets functional medicine. He and Mary live in Orlando, Florida and Dallas, Texas.