45 Of The Best Easy Healthy Low Carb Recipes | Food Faith Fitness (2024)

Need some easy healthy low carb recipes? I’m giving you 45 recipes from breakfast to dessert, with everything in between! Something for EVERYONE!

PIN Easy Healthy Low Carb Recipes

Ya’ll have been asking for more easy low carb recipes lately, so you know what time it is?

ROUNDUP TIME!

I’ve complied 45 SUPER simple and healthy, gluten free low carb recipes, from breakfast to dessert and EVERYTHING in between. We’re talking snacks, dinner and side dishes TOO! <–Basically the best keto low carb food list!

What is the low carb diet?

But first, before I give you low carb diet recipes, let’s explain what a low carb diet actually is. It is exactly like what it sounds like: a diet where you eat a higher lever of proteins and fats than carbs. Typically carbs in the form of sugary foods, pastas and breads are reduced, with the focus on real food with protein and natural fats and vegetables. Some studies have shown a low carb diet to aid in weight loss and improve general health markers.

Personally, I do not follow a low carb diet. I prefer to approach diet in a balanced way – eating proteins, carbs and fats at every meal and allowing myself sugar treats every so often! However, as I said, this is something YOU guys ask for and I like to try to help where I can, even if it’s not the exact way I eat 🙂

Low Carb Baking Ingredient Staples

Savory recipes (like dinner recipes) are pretty easy to make low carb without having to buy any kind of special ingredients. However, once you get to baking, things get more tricky! To get your going into the world of low carb baking, I’ve complied a list of the ingredients I think you should have in your pantry as staples:

• Monkfruit
• Erythritol Sweetener
• Coconut Flour
• Almond Flour
• Xantham Gum
• Stevia Sweetened Chocolate Chips
• Coconut Oil
• Ghee

The Best 3 Ingredient Low Carb Snack

This is sort of weird/embarrassing but WHATEVER. I am going to share with you one of the easiest low carb snack recipes that I love. I don’t love it because it’s low carb (since I don’t follow the diet) but I love it because, although it sounds weird, it tastes YUMMY.

This is what my roommate and I affectionately call “Taylor’s Ham Snack.”

You literally wrap a dill pick and cheddar cheese in a slice of deli ham. I know you’re probably questioning my “food blogger skillz” now that you know what one of my favorite, stupid-easy snacks are. BUT, do not knock it until you try it. IT’S SO GOOD.

EASY HEALTHY LOW CARB RECIPES FOR BREAKFAST

SPIRALIZED ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE WITH RED PEPPERS, SPINACH AND ARTICHOKES {LOW CARB}

This spiralized zucchini casserole is packed with protein and is a low carb and gluten free breakfast or dinner that is under 150 calories! Spinach and artichokes keep it light and healthy!

ZUCCHINI LOW CARB MUFFINS WITH TAHINI

These low carb muffins use zucchini and tahini to make them so moist and fluffy! They’re a healthy, dairy, gluten and sugar free breakfast or snack for spring!

MEXICAN SHAKSHUKA RECIPE

This quick and easy, gluten free Shakshuka recipe has a little, spicy Mexican twist! It’s a lower carb, healthy and whole30 compliant dinner or breakfast!

EASY LOW CARB KETO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH SAUSAGE

This Easy Low Carb Keto Breakfast Casserole with Sausage is loaded with cheese and Italian flavors! A perfect, make-ahead breakfast or brunch that’s gluten free and healthy!

LOW CARB SUGAR FREE KETO BLUEBERRY MUFFINS WITH ALMOND FLOUR

These Low Carb Sugar Free Keto Blueberry Muffins with Almond Flour are SO tender and moist you’ll never believe they are healthy and gluten free! Perfect for breakfast or snacks!

GRAIN FREE LOW CARB KETO GRANOLA

This Grain Free Low Carb Keto Granola is SO crispy and crunchy! You’ll never guess it’s secretly healthy, gluten free and sugar free and paleo and vegan friendly!

EASY HEALTHY LOW CARB RECIPES FORSNACK

Make Ahead Breakfast egg muffins with ham and Mediterranean inspired flavors, make a healthy, quick and easy meal on the go!

SPICY TUNA BITES

These quick and easy, 6 ingredientspicy tuna bites are a healthier spin on the classic spicy tuna roll that has all the taste without the fat or carbs. Perfect for a light lunch and has zero Freestyle Smartpoints!

TACO BREAKFAST EGG MUFFINS

These 6-ingredient, kid-friendly taco breakfast egg muffins have all the Mexican taste without the carbs! They’re an easy, healthy, gluten free and protein packed portable breakfast for busy mornings with only 105 calories!

EGG MUFFINS WITH HAM, KALE AND CAULIFLOWER RICE {PALEO, HIGH PROTEIN + SUPER SIMPLE}

These paleo-friendly egg muffins are made with only 4 ingredients and are so quick, easy and healthy! Perfect for a protein-packed breakfast on the go!

MEXICAN MINI BELL PEPPER NACHOS

These mini bell pepper nachos are LOADED with Mexican flavor! They’re an easy, low carb and gluten free way to get your nacho fix for under 200 calories!

BUFFALO CHICKEN EGG MUFFIN RECIPE {HIGH PROTEIN, GF, LOW CARB + SUPER SIMPLE}

This egg muffin recipe has all the buffalo chicken taste you love in a super easy and healthy, portable breakfast! Perfect for busy, on-the-go mornings!

EASY HEALTHY LOW CARB RECIPES FORDINNER

LOW CARB PIZZA LETTUCE WRAPS

These low carb pizza lettuce wraps are a fun twist on the classic Asian recipe that have all the pizza taste, in a healthy, easy gluten free dinner that everyone will love!

EASY LOW CARB PALEO MEATLOAF

This Easy Low Carb Paleo Meatloaf is a family-friendly weeknight dinner that’s gluten/grain/dairy/sugar free and whole30 compliant! Only 210 calories and picky eater approved!

PIZZA LOW CARB LASAGNA WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES

This zucchini pizza low carb lasagna combines 2 classic comfort foods into one healthy and kid friendly dinner! Gluten free, under 300 calories and packed with protein too!

CAULIFLOWER RICE PHILLY CHEESE STEAK {GLUTEN FREE, LOW CARB + SUPER SIMPLE}

All the flavors of your favorite Philly Cheese Steak sandwich served over cauliflower rice! A healthy, low carb, quick and easy meal that is sure to please!

This healthy Cauliflower pizza is topped with grilled vegetables and Greek Yogurt pesto for an easy, meatless meal that is low in carbs and high in protein! Grilling the crust keeps it from going soggy!

LEMON ASPARAGUS CAULIFLOWER RICE STUFFED GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH SHRIMP {PALEO}

This Grilled Stuffed Zucchini with Shrimp has Cauliflower rice mixed with vegetables and fresh lemon, which is stuffed into grilled zucchini and topped with shrimp. An easy, low carb, healthy and Paleo meal, that is under 200 calories!

GLUTEN FREE MAC AND CHEESE WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES

This quick and easy gluten free mac and cheese uses zucchini noodles and Greek yogurt to keep it light, healthy, low carb and protein packed! It’s the perfect healthy comfort food that’s only 250 calories!

SLOW COOKER ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

These Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps couldn’t be easier! The slow cooker does all the work for you and they’re secretly veggie packed and paleo, gluten free, whole30 and under 350 calories!

OVEN BAKED MAHI MAHI WITH MACADAMIA CRUST

This Oven Baked Mahi Mahi with Macadamia Crust is a quick and easy healthy dish with only 3 ingredients! Whole30 and paleo friendly and SO tasty!

MEXICAN ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

This Mexican Zucchini Lasagna has all the cheesy, saucy taste but without the carbs and calories! It’s a healthy, gluten free and protein-packed crowd-pleasing dinner that’s only 280 calories! Make-ahead and freezer friendly too!

MASON JAR ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

These mason jar zucchini lasagna are the perfect, portable healthy meal! They’re low carb, gluten free, packed with protein and perfect to prep ahead to grab and go!

HEALTHY BAKED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WITH CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO

This gluten free, healthy baked chicken cordon bleu has a creamy cauliflower Alfredo sauce instead of cheese! It’s an easy, kid-friendly weeknight meal!

LOW CARB WHOLE30 PALEO SALMON CAKES

These gluten freesalmon patties are made in the air fryer so they’re juicy and crispy without all the oil! A healthy, gluten/grain/dairy/sugar free meal!

LARB GAI THAI CHICKEN SKILLET

This easy Thai chicken skillet has all the classic flavors of Larb Gai, but in a one-pot, healthy, low carb and whole30 approved weeknight dinner that is only 200 calories!

CHEESEBURGER SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

This easy cheeseburger spaghetti squash casserole recipe has all the cheeseburger taste without the carbs! It’s a gluten free, healthy and family friendly dinner!

LOW CARB PALEO ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

You will never know thislow carb paleo zucchinilasagnais gluten/grain/dairy free, low carb and whole30 compliant! You won’t even miss the cheese and pasta!

PALEO BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

This easy Paleo Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Spaghetti Squash is only 7 ingredients, 320 calories and packed with protein! It’s a family friendly, whole30, low carb weeknight dinner!

OVEN BAKED BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST WITH AVOCADO SALSA

This Oven Baked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast has an avocado salsa for a quick and easy, kid friendly dinner that’s paleo, keto and whole30 compliant!

TOMATO GRILLED MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH YOGURT MINT SAUCE

This quick and easy, low carb tomato Grilled Moroccan Chicken recipe is complete with a healthy yogurt mint sauce! Gluten free, only 1 Weightwatchers Freestyle point and SO delicious!

EASY HEALTHY LOW CARB RECIPES AS ASIDE DISH

CAULIFLOWER BAKE WITH GOAT CHEESE {GLUTEN FREE, LOW CARB + SUPER SIMPLE}

This Goat Cheese Cauliflower Bake is super creamy and extra delicious with a little bit of bacon. You would never guess it’s super easy, healthy and low carb!

LOW CARB MOCK CAULIFLOWER POTATO SALAD

This paleo and whole30 Low Carb Mock Cauliflower Potato Salad tastes like the classic potato salad without the carbs! Everyone will be fooled by this healthy comfort food!

MEDITERRANEAN LOW CARB BROCCOLI SALAD

This Mediterranean Low Carb Broccoli Salad is a super easy, healthy and protein packed side dish for dinner or a potluck! It’s made with Greek yogurt and you won’t even miss the mayo!

PALEO CAULIFLOWER TATER TOTS

These gluten free, keto paleo cauliflower tater tots are so crispy and crunchy you will never believe they’re low carb and made from veggies! Even your kids will love them!

EASY CHEESY BROCCOLI LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

This Easy Cheesy Broccoli Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is the side dish that will make your family love vegetables! Low carb, gluten/grain/sugar free and keto friendly too!

CAULIFLOWER LOW CARB PALEO VEGAN STUFFING

This Cauliflower Low Carb Paleo Vegan Stuffing is made entirely from vegetables but has all the flavor of traditional stuffing! Whole30, gluten free and SO delicious!

EASY HEALTHY LOW CARB RECIPES FOR DESSERT

A HIGH PROTEIN SNACK: HEALTHY ALMOND JOY “CHEESECAKE” {GLUTEN FREE, LOW CARB + HIGH PROTEIN}

This quick and easy, high protein snack tastes just like Almond Joy Cheesecake, but it’s packed with protein and is super healthy!

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE RECIPE

This gluten free peanut butter chocolate lava cake recipe is so rich and delicious you’ll never know it’s protein packed, low carb and sugar free! The perfect healthy dessert for Valentine’s Day!

LOW CARB GLUTEN FREE GRAHAM CRACKERS WITH ALMOND FLOUR

These homemade Low Carb Gluten Free Graham Crackers with Almond Flour are better than store bought and much better for you! You cant tell they’re healthy!

HOMEMADE PALEO ALMOND JOY BARS

These homemade paleo almond joy bars are a healthy, low carb remake of the classic candy bar that you will never believe are sugar, dairy, grain and gluten free!

PALEO WHIPPED GLUTEN FREE SHORTBREAD COOKIES

These Paleo Whipped Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies melt in your mouth and are only 60 calories! They’re secretly sugar free, healthy and vegan/keto friendly too!

PROTEIN LOW CARB KETO BROWNIES

These Protein Low Carb Keto Brownies are SO dense and chewy you would never believe they are only 107 calories! Paleo friendly, sugar/gluten free and so tasty!

HEALTHY GLUTEN FREE SUGAR FREE CARROT CAKE

This Healthy Gluten Free Sugar Free Carrot Cake is SO moist and tender, you’ll never know it’s low carb, oil and butter free, made with Greek yogurt, only 170 calories and 5 WW Freestyle points! Perfect for Easter!

I hope you enjoyed all these easy healthy low carb recipes! Remember to tag anything you make on Instagram with #foodfaithfit so I can share it!