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17 Tasty Low Carb Recipes Are So Good You Might Just Forget All About Bread

ByLeah Ingram

In our house, we’re trying to eat fewer carbs overall. When we first made this decision, I thought it would be impossible to come up with delicious meals, desserts and snacks that wouldn’t leave us yearning for something else. I was wrong. These 17 low-carb recipes are so tasty, you might just forget all about bread.

A hand holds a baked coconut macaroon above a baking sheet lined with wire grid. Several macaroons are scattered on the sheet.
Low Carb Macaroons with Almond Flour. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Hearty Sausage Soup with Peppers and Spinach

A green crock of sausage soup topped with cheese.
Hearty Sausage Soup with Peppers and Spinach. Photo credit: My Full Belly.

Some soups stand out more than others and this recipe for a Hearty Sausage Soup with Peppers and Spinach is definitely one of them. This soup doesn’t just warm you up; it takes you on a culinary journey with its blend of bold flavors and hearty ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Hearty Sausage Soup with Peppers and Spinach

Lupin Flour Bread

Two slices of lupin flour bread on a white plate near a towel.
Lupin Flour Bread. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

I don’t remember how I stumbled upon lupin flour, but I’m sure glad I did. This lupin flour bread is divine, and the carbs per slice are so low that you can enjoy a hearty serving. If you miss traditional bread, this low carb, homemade recipe is sure to satisfy your tastebuds.
Get the Recipe: Lupin Flour Bread

Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup

Red bowl of creamy turkey mushroom soup on cutting board with greens.
Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: My Full Belly.

The Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup is deeply comforting on a chilly day. It warms you from the inside out and feels like a hug in a bowl. Rich, hearty, and packed with flavors, it promises to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup

Keto Microwave Bread with Lupin Flour

Two small loafs of keto microwave bread made with lupin flour on a white plate.
Keto Microwave Bread with Lupin Flour. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

This is by far the best keto microwave bread I have ever tried, and I think a big reason it works is I’m using lupin flour. I’ve made lots of different versions of 90 second bread, trying to replicate the softness of a couple slices of bread. This one is a winner for several reasons, high on that list is the texture and the fewer number of ingredients compared to other recipes I’ve created.
Get the Recipe: Keto Microwave Bread with Lupin Flour

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

A bowl of creamy mushroom soup on a wooden table with fresh mushrooms nearby.
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: My Full Belly.

There are several reasons someone might want to make homemade cream of mushroom soup and it is easier than you think. Read on for two ways to cook up DIY cream of mushroom soup.
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Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip

A hand dips a cracker into a rich, slow cooker spinach artichoke dip, unveiling layers of creamy goodness.
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Whenever our family goes out to eat at a restaurant like Applebee’s, we love to order their spinach artichoke dip. I always assumed it was a difficult recipe to make at home. But when I discovered this slow cooker spinach artichoke dip I can make in my Crock Pot, I was psyched.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip

Homemade Chicken Broth

Homemade Chicken Broth in a blue pot.
Homemade Chicken Broth. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

You get more value from a whole roasted chicken and use up excess vegetables when you turn these leftovers into homemade chicken broth. As an added bonus, the difference in flavor between homemade broth and store-bought varieties is undeniable.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Chicken Broth

Air Fryer Broccoli

Air fryer broccoli florets seasoned with red pepper flakes, perfectly cooked and complemented by a lemon wedge, rest on a striped cloth nearby.
Air Fryer Broccoli. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

You probably know that you can cook traditional sides in the air fryer, such as French fries. However, have you tried cooking vegetables this way? Read on for how to make broccoli in the air fryer and why you’ll never steam broccoli on the stovetop or in the microwave again.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Broccoli

Chocolate Chia Mousse

A clear glass of chocolate chia mousse topped with strawberry bits.
Chocolate Chia Mousse. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Who says you can’t drool-worthy desserts that just happened to be lower in carbs? I’m all for it, especially with this creamy chocolate chia mousse. Have it after lunch or dinner or as a mid-afternoon snack when you want something sweet and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chia Mousse

Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer

Nine brown eggs arranged on a black tray.
Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

It kind of blew my mind when I learned I could make hard boiled eggs in my air fryer. Sure, I knew that I could use the stovetop to make hard boiled eggs, as I would when making my grandmother’s deviled eggs recipe. Then a friend let me in on this secret with the air fryer. Now I’m not sure I’ll ever boil eggs in water again.
Get the Recipe: Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer

Braided Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Cooked meat garnished with sesame seeds and herbs on a plate, surrounded by parsley and red berries, placed next to utensils and a small jug of sauce.
Braided Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: My Full Belly.

This air fryer pork tenderloin is beautifully presented as a braided masterpiece. This dish perfectly combines succulent pork tenderloin, savory seasonings and a creative braiding technique that enhances the flavor and adds elegance to this special occasion dish.
Get the Recipe: Braided Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Low Carb Macaroons with Almond Flour

Macaroon cookies on a red plate.
Low Carb Macaroons with Almond Flour. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Coconut macaroons, not to be confused with French macarons, are an easy and delicious snack to whip up whenever you’re feeling for something sweet on the keto diet. These low carb macaroons with almond flour are made with shredded coconut and are similar to macaroon cookies you might have enjoyed at a Jewish Passover seder.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Macaroons with Almond Flour

Low Carb Pancakes with Lupin Flour

A stack of pancakes made with lupin flour topped with sugar-free syrup and nuts.
Low Carb Pancakes with Lupin Flour. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

I’ve been making lupin flour pancakes for some time now because they are super fluffy, delicious and only around two grams of net carbs per serving of three pancakes. If you’re unfamiliar with lupin flour, it is made from lupin beans. Thanks to the fiber content of lupin beans, a quarter cup of lupin flour has less than one net carb and 12 grams of protein.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Pancakes with Lupin Flour

Make Ahead Keto Pancake and Waffle Mix

Side by side pictures of a pancake and waffle mix with a waffle on a plate and a waffle maker.
Make Ahead Keto Pancake and Waffle Mix. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

This Make Ahead Keto Pancake Mix is my go-to mix for making low carb pancakes with lupin flour. However, it works great for making low carb waffles, too. Make a big batch so that you can have pancakes or waffles anytime you want them, for breakfast or even breakfast for dinner.
Get the Recipe: Make Ahead Keto Pancake and Waffle Mix

Grandma’s Deviled Eggs

Three of grandma's deviled eggs rest on a green plate, garnished with paprika. Nearby, pink and orange flowers adorn the marble surface.
Grandma’s Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

I love this recipe because it tastes delicious. However, it’s also really easy to make. I mean, you cannot boil eggs wrong.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Deviled Eggs

Pumpkin Chaffles

A stack of four pumpkin chaffles topped with syrup on a white plate, with a fork and knife beside them on a turquoise surface.
Pumpkin Chaffles. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Are you ready for the incredible flavor of these pumpkin chaffles? They’re decadent and delicious. The flavors are warm and spicy and so perfect for fall.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Chaffles

Cream Cheese Chaffles with Coconut Flour

Two waffles on a cooling rack. The one on the left is lighter, while the one on the right is darker and more evenly cooked.
Cream Cheese Chaffles with Coconut Flour. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Chaffles made with coconut flour tend to come out soft with a texture of freshly baked white bread, especially if made with cream cheese. Then, by adding vanilla extract and monk fruit sweetener, you end up with something that tastes like a traditional breakfast waffle but it is low carb.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Chaffles with Coconut Flour