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Clean & Healthy Keto Tips ~ 10 Keto Friendly Summer Recipes

Published on by Tamara Hoerner4 Comments

Summer is upon us! This is my favorite time of year for garden fresh, healthy food. There is no better time to make keto friendly meals, whether a salad, soup, dessert or even drinks.

Today, I’ve gathered together 10 recipes, 2 from each of the following categories:

  • salads
  • soups
  • meat
  • desserts
  • drinks

These 10 recipes are just a drop in the bucket for delish, keto friendly summer food. I could made the list 2 or 3 times larger, but didn’t want to overwhelm. The internet is jam packed with wonderful and healthy keto recipes. Over the summer, I’ll be sharing some of these recipes, to use up the plethora of wonderful fresh produce available this time of year.

Without further ado, here are the recipes! The titles are links to the original websites. Click on the title for the complete recipe.

Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is an easy low carb side dish.

Caprese Zucchini Noodle Salad

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Tomato and Strawberry Gazpacho

Tomato Gazpacho recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101

Zucchini Basil Soup

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Grilled Ribeye with

Melting Parsley Butter

How To Grill Perfect RibEye Steak - #recipe by #eatwell101

Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers

Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Strawberry Cheesecake Salad

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Keto Friendly Berry Cobbler

Keto Berry Cobbler - The perfect summer dessert, with a Keto twist. Super easy to make and absolutely delicious! - #recipe by #eatwell101

Sparkling Raspberry

Limeade Mocktail

Low carb sparkling raspberry limeade mocktail

Sugar-free Copycat

Chick-fil-a Frozen Lemonade

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Clean & Healthy Keto Tips ~ 10 Keto Recipes in 30 Minutes or less

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We are all busy…with work…the kids…social engagements…school (for some of us). For me, as I work on my thesis, I’m also fixing up my home and preparing for my youngest son to graduate in from high school in June. Over the past month, it has become easy to “fall off the wagon” and order take out/deliver, as stress gets the better of me and I don’t feel like cooking.

That’s why, this week, I’ve decided to look for some easy keto recipes, that will be quicker to prepare than ordering take out/delivery! I hope you enjoy! Let me know if you try any of them.

SPINACH-MOZZARELLA STUFFED BURGERS

Spinach-Mozzarella Stuffed Burgers

For the recipe, follow THIS LINK!

BANGIN’ COCONUT-LIME SKIRT STEAK

Easy keto recipes

For the recipe, follow THIS LINK.

KETO THAI FISH

WITH CURRY AND COCONUT

Quick keto fish curry recipe

For the recipe, follow THIS LINK.

PORK LETTUCE CUPS

WITH CUCUMBER SALSA

Easy wraps for lunch

For the recipe, follow THIS LINK

EASY KETO CASHEW CHICKEN

fast keto lunch ideas

For the recipe, follow THIS LINK!

5 INGREDIENT AVOCADO LIME SALMON

healthy and quick lunch

For the recipe, follow THIS LINK!

CREAMY TUSCAN GARLIC CHICKEN

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

For the recipe, follow THIS LINK!

TACO STUFFED AVOCADOS

Close up of halved avocado stuffed with taco meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

For the recipe, follow THIS LINK!

BEEF AND BROCCOLI BOWLS

WITH SUNSHINE SAUCE

For the recipe, follow THIS LINK!

SALMON GREMOLATA

WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Easy Baked Salmon Gremolata recipe with Roasted Vegetables! This recipe is Paleo, Whole30, low carb, low calorie and very healthy!

For the recipe, follow THIS LINK!

Saw this delightful recipe and couldn’t resist. It looks divine and I can’t wait to try it!

Ok, so maybe squash isn’t exactly a spring veggie… but it’s still super healthy and pretty darn yummy! Plus, it’s one of my very favourite vegetables, so I figured that I ought to share this brand new recipe that I came across that makes that ingredient the star. It’s called Spaghetti Squash Cheesy Bread, and […]

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR THE

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHEESY BREAD RECIPE

 Celebrate spring with vegetables! — nutritionnut84

How Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets Boost Brain Health

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How Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets Boost Brain Health

Like most people my age (nearing 50 years young!), I grew up during a time when dietary fat was the bad guy. So, prior to starting school at Hawthorn University (HU), I was completely brainwashed with the idea that fats were bad, carbs were good and that was that.

Now, however, after 2 1/2 years of study at HU, and experiencing the Ketogenic Diet (KD) for myself, I admit I was so wrong. Now, I’m not saying that carbs are bad and fat is good. I’m just saying now I understand that everyone is different. You need to find what works for you. For some, carbs are the way to go. For others fat is the way. For still others protein is key. So, you see? None of it is “bad” or “good”. There’s just what’s good for the individual. (That said – anything refined/processed, whether carb/fat/protein is BAD!)

I’ve been on the KD for 9 weeks now and haven’t felt this good for at least 15 years. I still have a ways to go, but, let me tell you something. I feel better now, than AFTER I lost 50 pounds when I was in my 30’s. I now know I lost weight in the completely wrong way the first time. I’ve learned from my mistakes and am now on the road to recovery.

I’m so convinced with the KD/high fat diet, that I’ll be incorporating it  into my research thesis, which I’ll begin in about a month.

Below is a hint to my topic, you’ll find an article about how the KD boosts brain health. Let me just tell you, the KD isn’t a fad. In fact, it’s been around for nearly 100 years, as a treatment for epilepsy. But I digress. Read on below for more information!

“Low-carb and ketogenic diets have many health benefits. This article explains how these diets can improve brain function and brain health.”

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR THE MAIN ARTICLE:

How Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets Boost Brain Health

Clean & Healthy Keto Tips ~ Keto Desserts: Keto Chocolate Cake with Caramel Drizzle

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As my children get older, and move away, there’s a fear that we’ll lose touch. So, two to three times a month, we all get together for a big family Sunday dinner. It’s tempting to pig out on these days, but I make an effort to stick to my keto diet. While there are a plethora of keto dinner ideas, it’s more difficult to find good tasting keto desserts. SO…this week, I’m posting keto dessert videos. ENJOY!

For today’s morning video we have:

Keto Chocolate Cake

with Caramel Drizzle

 

 

 

Clean & Healthy Keto Tips ~ Keto Desserts: Low Carb Mock Apple Pie

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As my children get older, and move away, there’s a fear that we’ll lose touch. So, two to three times a month, we all get together for a big family Sunday dinner. It’s tempting to pig out on these days, but I make an effort to stick to my keto diet. While there are a plethora of keto dinner ideas, it’s more difficult to find good tasting keto desserts. SO…this week, I’m posting keto dessert videos. ENJOY!

For today’s morning video we have:

Low Carb Mock Apple Pie

The filling for this pie is made with Chayote Squash. For more information on this unique veggie, follow this link: CHAYOTE SQUASH

 

 

 

Clean & Healthy Keto Tips ~ Keto Desserts: Low Carb Mason Jar Chocolate Ice Cream

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As my children get older, and move away, there’s a fear that we’ll lose touch. So, two to three times a month, we all get together for a big family Sunday dinner. It’s tempting to pig out on these days, but I make an effort to stick to my keto diet. While there are a plethora of keto dinner ideas, it’s more difficult to find good tasting keto desserts. SO…this week, I’m posting keto dessert videos. ENJOY!

For today’s morning video we have:

Low Carb Mason Jar Chocolate Ice Cream

 

 

Clean & Healthy Keto Tips ~ Keto Desserts: Ultimate Keto Coffee Cake

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As my children get older, and move away, there’s a fear that we’ll lose touch. So, two to three times a month, we all get together for a big family Sunday dinner. It’s tempting to pig out on these days, but I make an effort to stick to my keto diet. While there are a plethora of keto dinner ideas, it’s more difficult to find good tasting keto desserts. SO…this week, I’m posting keto dessert videos. ENJOY!

For today’s morning video we have:

Ultimate Keto Coffee Cake from Ruled.me

 

 

Clean & Healthy Keto Tips ~ Keto Desserts: Keto Pound Cake

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As my children get older, and move away, there’s a fear that we’ll lose touch. So, two to three times a month, we all get together for a big family Sunday dinner. It’s tempting to pig out on these days, but I make an effort to stick to my keto diet. While there are a plethora of keto dinner ideas, it’s more difficult to find good tasting keto desserts. SO…this week, I’m posting keto dessert videos. ENJOY!

For today’s morning video we have:

Keto Pound Cake from Ruled.me

 

 

 

I came across this great article this afternoon and had to share it with all of you. It touches on several aspects of the Keto diet that are “scary” and often misunderstood. Have a look…

With a proposed macronutrient breakdown of 20% protein, 10% carbs and 70% fat anyone in their right mind would proceed with caution when considering the ketogenic diet.

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR THE MAIN ARTICLE: 7 Things I learned that made the ketogenic diet less scary — proteincarbsfat.com