Get healthy and save money with these budget-friendly low carb recipes. There are over 200 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts that will make your keto diet a breeze without breaking the bank.
Please keep in mind that this is a low carb list and not a no carb list. The term “low” is very subjective and everyone has a different definition of what “low carb” means. I have excluded fruit and starches (e.g. flour, pasta, rice, or potatoes). A couple of the dessert recipes contain a small amount of sugar (1 teaspoon or less), but you can easily sub out for stevia or other low carb sugar substitutes.
Low Carb Diet Budget Tips:
- Buy in season vegetables (and buy frozen when not in season)
- Grow your own vegetables and herbs if you can
- Make your own coconut and almond flour (see recipes at the bottom of this post)
- Make your own zoodles and cauliflower “rice” with a sprializer and a food processor
- Don’t buy pre-made convenience foods like pre-cut veggies and salad mixes
- Stick to low carb inexpensive foods like eggs, ground beef, chicken, cabbage, cheap vegetables, and canned tuna
- Buy blocks of cheese in bulk when it’s cheaper, freeze for later. Also, shred your own cheese.
- Buy meat only when it’s on sale or clearance, stock up and freeze it.
- ALDI and other discount grocery stores have better prices on most vegetables than other grocery stores
- Make your meal plan based off of meats and veggies that are on sale.
Breakfast Low Carb Recipes
- Spinach Quiche Cups from Manila Spoon
- Sausage And Egg Breakfast Casserole from 730 Sage Street
- Cheesy Broccoli Quiche from Foodie Fiasco
- Green Chile and Cheese Egg Muffins from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Ham Egg & Cheese Roll-Ups from Delish
- Egg Fast Cheese Quiche from Low Carb Yum
- Low Carb Waffles from Foodie Fiasco
- Cauliflower Hash Browns from Diet Doctor
- Pepper Egg-in-a-Hole from Delish
- Cream Cheese Pancakes from IBreathe I’m Hungry
- Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffin Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Healthy Eggs Benedict from Your Lighter Side
- Sausage and Eggs to Go from Mark’s Daily Apple
- Sour Cream and Chive Egg Clouds from Peace Love and Low Carbs
- Bunless Bacon, Egg & Cheese from Delish
- Cauliflower Hash Brown Egg Cups from Cafe Delites
- Omelette Waffle from Kirbie’s Cravings
- Mushroom Omelet from Diet Doctor
- 2-Minute Low Carb English Muffins from Wholesome Yum
- Cauliflower Breakfast Muffins from Delish
- Simple Vegetable Egg Bake from Naturally Ella
- Classic Bacon and Eggs from Diet Doctor
- Loaded Cauliflower Breakfast Bake from Delish
- Eggs With Ham, Cheddar, and Chives from Real Simple
Lunch Low Carb Recipes
- Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels from Joy Filled Eats
- Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps from Skinny Ms.
- 4 Ingredient Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Soup from Low Carb Yum
- Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Cups from A Spicy Perspective
- Tomato Bun Tuna Melts from Delish
- Zero-Carb Egg Drop Soup from Wicked Stuffed
- Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks from Mantitlement
- Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps from Life In The Lofthouse
- Tomato Bun BLT from Delish
- Healthy Turkey and Cheese Roll-Ups from Palatable Pastime
- Turkey and Veggies Snack Wraps from Delightful E Made
- Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats from Skinny Ms.
- Cauliflower Grilled Cheese from Delish
- Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado from Tasteaholics
- Avocado Cucumber Egg Salad from The 36th AVENUE
- 5-Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Soup from Wholesome Yum
- Low Carb BLT Wraps from Under Armour
- Cream of Chicken Soup with Bacon from Low Carb Yum
- Dill Chicken Salad from Peace Love and Low Carb
- Almost Zero Carb Wraps from Low Carb Maven
- Cauliflower Calzones from Delish
- Skinny Chicken Fajita Soup from A Spicy Perspective
- Apple Tuna Bites from Eat. Drink. Love.
- Easy Egg Wraps from The Lean Green Bean
- Creamy Tomato Soup from Martha Stewart
- Slow Cooker Low Carb Zuppa Toscana Soup from Gal on a Mission
- Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps from Whole and Heavenly Oven
- Bacon Cauliflower Chowder from Damn Delicious
- Low Carb Taco Soup from Simple Momma Blog
- Italian Beef Roll-up from Organize Yourself Skinny
- Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Soup from I Breathe I’m Hungry
- Shredded Chicken Chili from KETOGASM
- Salad Sandwiches from Diet Doctor
- Broccoli Salad from The Low Carb Diet
- Crock Pot Un-Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup from Sugar Free Mom
- Bacon Cheese Burger Soup from Defiantly Good Food
- Bacon Tomato Cucumber Salad from Simply Healthy Home
- Roast Beef & Cheese Cucumber “Sandwiches” from The World According to Eggface
- Chicken Zoodle Soup from Damn Delicious
Snack and Appetizer Low Carb Recipes
- Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Meatballs from Buns In My Oven
- The Best Low-Carb Tortilla Chips from Simply So Healthy
- Zucchini Parmesan Chips from Delish
- Low Carb Cheese Crackers from I Save A to Z
- Pickle Roll-Ups from Pip and Ebby
- Zucchini Chips from Diet Doctor
- BLT Sushi from Delish
- Cheesy Bacon Zucchini Skins from Mostly Homemade Mom
- Low Carb Hawaiian Pizza from Make the Best of Everything
- Eggplant Pizza Bites from Delish
- Real Hummus from Allrecipes
- Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms from Spend With Pennies
- Low Carb “Fried” Pickles from Real Housemoms
- Cauliflower Wings from Delish
- Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds from Five Heart Home
- Parmesan Roasted Tomatoes from Rasa Malaysia
- Pizza Tot Muffins from Delish
- Ants on a Log from Allrecipes
- Sweet ‘n Sour Cauliflower (minus the rice) from Delish
- Ranch Cauliflower Bites from Delish
Dinner Low Carb Recipes
Pork and Sausage
- Eggroll in a Bowl from Mostly Homemade Mom
- Fried Cabbage with Kielbasa from Peace Love and Low Carb
- Low Carb Pizza from Food.com
- No Dough Pizza from Just A Pinch Recipes
- Pizza Cauliflower Casserole from Delish
- Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole from Low Carb Yum
- Parmesan Dijon Pork Chops from 730 Sage Street
- Bacon Chicken Caesar Casserole from Joy Filled Eats
- Mini Pepper Pizzas from Delish
- Crock-Pot Cabbage Rolls from Fit SlowCooker Queen
- Lasagna Stuffed Peppers from Peace Love and Low Carb
- Zucchini Noodle Carbonara from Skinny Ms.
- Broccoli Crust Pizza from Delish
Beef
- Mexican Stuffed Peppers from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
- Cheeseburger Meatloaf from Jam Hands
- Low Carb Chili from The Low Carb Diet
- Mexican Zucchini and Beef from Low Carb Yum
- Asian Cabbage Stir-Fry from Diet Doctor
- Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash from Ditch The Carbs
- Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers from Food.com
- Tex-Mex Casserole from Diet Doctor
- Beef Cauliflower Fried Rice from Delish
- Low Carb Crack Slaw from Persnickety Fitness
- Low Carb Chili Dog Casserole from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
Chicken
- Low Carb Baked Chicken Tenders from The Chunky Chef
- Chicken Philly Cheesesteak from EasyHealth Living
- Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Cheesy Ranch Chicken from Table for Seven
- Easy Baked Enchilada Chicken from Eating on a Dime
- Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts from Eating Well
- Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Chicken from Julia’s Album
- Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash from The Gunny Sack
- Baked Garlic Butter Chicken from Diethood
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole from Joy Filled Eats
- Chicken Zucchini Alfredo from Delish
- Baked Parmesan Chicken Breast from MomDot
- Caprese Chicken Sheet Pan Meal from Big Bear’s Wife
- Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats from Cooking Classy
- Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats from The Wholesome Dish
- Sheet Pan Fajitas from Laughing Spatula
- Italian Chicken Skillet from Delish
- Easy Fajita Chicken Bake from The Pinning Mama
- Buffalo Keto Chicken Tenders from KetoConnect
- Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups from Eat Yourself Skinny
- Chicken Broccoli Alfredo from Food.com
- Cabbage Sauteed with Chicken from COOKTORIA
- Lemon Butter Chicken from Damn Delicious
- Crispy Baked Buffalo Drumsticks from All Day I Dream About Food
- Grilled Cheesy Buffalo Chicken from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Meatless
- Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles from Diethood
- Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna from Well Plated by Erin
- Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups from Delish
- French Onion Zoodle Bake from Climbing Grier Mountain
- Cauliflower Nachos from Delish
- Cauliflower Quesadillas from Delish
- Zucchini Lasagna from Skinnytaste
- Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese Casserole from Food Network
- Cauliflower Fried Rice from Living Sweet Moments
- Caprese Zoodles from Delish
- Fresh Veggie Kabobs from Damn Delicious
- Eggplant Parmesan Roll-Ups from Delish
- Mexican Cauliflower “Rice” from Fashionable Foods
- Pizza Zucchini Boats from Delish
Side Dish Low Carb Recipes
- Mashed Cauliflower from Delish
- “Better than Potatoes” Cheesy Cauliflower Puree from I Breathe I’m Hungry
- Pan-Fried Asparagus from Allrecipes
- Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks from Jo Cooks
- Garlic Roasted Broccoli from Taste of Home
- Butter-Fried Green Cabbage from Diet Doctor
- Creamed Spinach from Food Network
- Fried Cabbage from Allrecipes
- Buttery Cauliflower Rice Pilaf from Peace Love and Low Carbs
- Sautéed Greens from My Recipes
- Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Parmesan & Garlic from Wholesome Yum
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Allrecpes
- Southern-Style Green Beans from A Spicy Southern Kitchen
- Low Carb Zucchini Tots from The Neighborhood Moms
- Roasted Cabbage with Bacon from The Kitchn
- Oven-Roasted Asparagus from Allrecipes
- Cauliflower Au Gratin from Low Carb Yum
- Garlic Green Beans from Allrecipes
- Basic Coleslaw from Your Lighter Side
- Cheesy Cauliflower Bake from Delish
- Oven Roasted Green Beans from Frugal Living Mom
- Garlic Sauteed Spinach from Skinny Kitchen
- Roasted Garlic Cauliflower from Allrecipes
- Cauliflower Tots from Little Things
- Skillet Green Beans from Country Living
- Spicy Broccoli with Garlic from Martha Stewart
- Quick Brussels and Bacon from Allrecipes
- Broiled Asparagus from Real Simple
- Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli from Allrecipes
- Cheesy Hasselback Zucchini Pizzas from Peas And Crayons
Dessert Low Carb Recipes
- Easy Low Carb Mousse Pudding from Listotic
- 3- Ingredient Chocolate Mousse from Cafe Delites
- No Carb Peanut Butter Cookies from Just A Pinch Recipes
- Low Carb Lemon “Cheesecake” Bars from Food.com
- Thick Chocolate Low Carb Shakes from Low Carb Yum
- Low Carb Blueberry Scones from Home. Made. Intereset
- Low Carb Root Beer Float from Our Healthy Lifestyle Journey
- 3-Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Mug Cake from Kirbie’s Cravings
- Low Carb Egg Custard Pie from Tracy’s Low Carb Journey
- Low Carb Gooey Skillet Brownie for Two from SheKnows
- Flourless Chocolate Cake from Melanie Cooks
- Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse from Sugar Free Mom
- Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie from Cafe Delites
- Cinnamon Custard from Atkins
- Low Carb Strawberry Shortcake from Gluten Free with Southern Charm
- Healthy Low-Carb Frozen Coffee Drink from Carb Switch
- Lava Cake from Low Carb Joy
Other Low Carb Recipes
- Make Your Own Coconut Flour
- Make Your Own Almond Flour
- No Carb Taco Shells from Hip 2 Save
- Cauliflower Pizza Crust from I Food Real
- Cauliflower Toast from Delish
- The Best Cloud Bread from A Spicy Perspective
- Cauliflower Bread Buns from Kirbie’s Cravings
- Best Keto Bread from KetoConnect
I highly recommend that you consider buying these products below (especially the spiralizer, mandolin slicer and food processor) because many low carb recipes use these items. They will save you time and money in the long run so you don’t have to buy pre-made zoodles or pre-made cauliflower rice, which will cost a lot more than making it homemade.
Stormy says
Hi I did not see where the recommended spiralizer, mandolin slicer and food processor was posted. Could you tell me which ones you recommend please. Thanks
prudentpennypincher.com says
Hi Stormy, The recommendations were at the top of the page before the recipe list, but I’ll list them here for you, too: I recommend this spiralizer, food processor and this mandoline slicer — two of those are currently on sale 20-30% off on Amazon! 🙂
KalynsKitchen says
Thanks for including me, pinning and sharing now!