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How To Eat Keto On A Budget + 22 Cheap Keto Recipes You’ll Love

Keto foods aren’t exactly known for being the most budget-friendly foods but there are lots of ways to eat Keto on a budget! Here are 10 ways to save money on the Keto diet, plus 22 cheap Keto meals that are insanely good!!

I am a hard-core omnivore. If it’s a different food or recipe, I want to try it. My 3 year old is shockingly like this as well; though she is entering a pickier stage now (buttered spaghetti all day, erryday). I am clearly not a keto blogger but I LOVE new recipes and I LOVE to share my best money-saving tips for you!

I turned to some genius keto bloggers and I’m happy to share some of the absolute yummiest recipes for cheap meals to save you money on the keto diet. These keto and low carb recipes will help you plan meals that are not only super delicious, but also thrifty!

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10 Tips to Eat Keto On a Budget:

While eating keto is probably going to be more expensive than eating plants as a vegan, there ARE ways to eat keto on a budget. Here are 10 smart ways to save money eating keto. Pick one or two that feel right or try a whole bunch for even more savings!

1. Buy cheaper cuts of meat (chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, marinating steaks instead of grilling steaks).

2. Buy larger packs of meat.

3. Eat fresh produce that’s in season.

4. Join a CSA (community supported agriculture).

5. Buy frozen fruits and veggies.

6. Buy the whole animal. If you have a good deep freezer in your basement, you can even buy multiple whole chickens, or a quarter of a cow right from the farmer.

7. Join a food co-op. Many medium-large cities have food co-ops which give members discounts on all groceries.

8. Stick to whole foods (Not Whole Foods!) Buy less prepackaged keto snacks and eat whole foods.

9. Make meals at home. Instead of heading out to the steakhouse restaurant for dinner, make your own keto meals at home.

10. Eat more veggies than meat/cheese. Keep the vegetable portion the biggest portion of your meal, with the meat part playing a supporting role.

Hold up! Before we get to the tasty keto recipes that I know you’re waiting for, if you don’t have an instant pot, you’ll want to get one (this instant pot is the insanely popular bestseller). It will make your life of eating keto SO much easier. Throw some ingredients into your instant pot, and with very little work, your cheap keto meals will practically make themselves. Okay, now to the yummy keto recipes!!

22 Tasty Keto Recipes to Help You Do Keto On a Budget

There are SO many tasty keto recipes and I’ve compiled 22 of the BEST cheap keto meals. There are cheap keto dinner recipes, keto snacks, and keto family meals that the kids will love too (pizza roll-ups anyone?)  These keto recipes, along with the tips above, will absolutely help you eat keto on a budget.

1. Keto Pizza Rolls | Savor and Savvy

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These 3 ingredient keto pizza rolls are the perfect nighttime snack or appetizer for a party! They whip up in a jiffy!

2. Instant Pot Keto Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps | Recipes From a Pantry

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Looking for healthy lunch or dinner option that is quick and easy to make? Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the answer! They are packed full of delicious flavor, yet are a light and healthy choice.

3. Keto Spaghetti Squash With Butter and Parmesan | Tasty Galaxy

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This Spaghetti Squash with Butter and Parmesan is a very frugal Keto dish. Made with just spaghetti squash, butter and Parmesan, it is an amazing 3 ingredient Keto dish.

4. Low Carb Eggplant Lasagna | Wholesome Yum

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This healthy low carb eggplant lasagna recipe without noodles is quick and easy to make, using simple ingredients. Just 20 minutes prep time!

5. Baked Turmeric Keto Chicken Thighs | Mom Foodie

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Chicken thighs are a less costly cut of meat. Here they are skillet cooked with oil and turmeric for a healthful low carb entree.

6. Easy Keto Cheeseburger Pie | Primal Edge Health

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This easy cheeseburger pie is perfect for a low-stress dinner any day of the week! Flavored with simple everyday ingredients, it is sure to be a new family favorite. Plus, you probably already have these budget-friendly ingredients on hand in your fridge right now.

7. Easy Keto On a Budget Recipe: Egg Salad | Sustain My Cooking Habit

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Start the morning off right with this easy, nutritious and filling egg salad recipe. Eggs are a great choice if you are trying to eat keto on a budget!

8. Keto Zucchini Tots | Kirbie’s Cravings

EASY to make keto zucchini tots recipe that your family is going to love – even your picky toddler! These healthy keto nuggets are ready in less than 30 minutes total and are 180 calories a serving.

9. Instant Pot Keto Pesto Chicken | This Old Gal

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Low Carb Instant Pot Pesto Chicken with Mozzarella cheese and juicy Roma tomatoes is incredibly delicious and ready in 20 minutes

10. Keto Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers | Key To My Lime

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Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers make the perfect easy, healthy, and low carb weeknight meal! With only 10 minutes of hands-on time and 30 minutes in the oven, you’ll have dinner ready in no time!

11. Instant Pot Keto Salsa Chicken | Tasty Galaxy

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This 3 ingredient Salsa Chicken is very inexpensive to make, and it is also Keto! Use it in salads, Keto tacos and more.

12. Asian Keto Turkey Meatballs | The Cabin Diary

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Simple recipe with a short ingredient list that’s full of flavor! Easy to make a big batch for meal prep/leftovers.

13. Keto Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef – Crock Pot or Instant Pot Recipe | Wholesome Yum

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Learn how to make cabbage soup with ground beef, in a Crock Pot or Instant Pot. Simply the BEST cabbage soup diet recipe – or just a delicious dinner!

14. 30 Minute Keto/THM S Cheesy Salsa Chicken With Cauli Rice | Protecting Your Pennies

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With just 4 ingredients, this cheesy salsa verde chicken is simple to make and easy on the wallet!

15. Keto Spaghetti Squash Recipe With Chicken | Any Reason Life

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Crock pot chicken thighs with squash noodles is perfect for low carb dieting. This is a very inexpensive recipe if you want to eat keto on a budget. It’s also so tasty and healthy for the entire family!

16. Organ Meat Pie | Primal Edge Health

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Organ meats are some of the most affordable meats and happen to also be some of the most nutritious parts too. This nourishing combination of ground beef, liver and heart baked into a meat pie is simple and satiating.

17. Gluten-Free Steak Marinade | The Helpful GF

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This steak marinade is made without soy-sauce and makes even cheaper cuts of steak tender and delicious without the carbs of many traditional marinades.

18. Keto On a Budget Side Dish: Brussels Sprouts Alfredo | This Old Gal

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Low Carb Brussels Sprouts Alfredo is a creamy and cheesy side dish loaded with bacon which quickly cooks in the Instant Pot pressure cooker.

19. Turkey BLT Keto Snacks | Days In Bed

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Turkey BLT keto snacks with avocado mayo are a fantastic Low Carb lunch idea that anyone can enjoy.

20. Keto Cajun Butter Steak Bites | Key To My Lime

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Cajun Butter Steak Bites are the best 10 minute dinner recipe you’ll ever try! They’re tender, flavorful, easy, and perfect for a fast weeknight meal.

21. Keto On a Budget Breakfast: Low Carb Dutch Baby Muffins | Keen For Keto

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If you like Dutch babies, you’ll LOVE these keto Dutch Baby Muffins! They’re completely flourless and only one carb each!

22. Keto Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken | Moore Or Less Cooking

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Incredibly moist and flavorful Keto stuffed bacon wrapped chicken. Broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken wrapped in smoky crispy bacon. An affordable and delicious recipe if you want to eat keto on a budget.

Another Keto On a Budget meal I LOVE: Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup

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What are your tips for eating keto on a budget?

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lisa

Friday 22nd of October 2021

was excited about the zucchini tots until i read the recipe :( def not keto

TheCuriousFrugal

Monday 25th of October 2021

Hi Lisa, I had food bloggers submit their keto recipes to me (with a clear emphasis on keto) for this post. I checked them briefly but this one slipped by me and you're right - the recipe that was there was not keto. I have replaced it with a recipe that definitely is keto. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

Jessica Haggard

Friday 3rd of July 2020

What a great collection this is! Many of the budget-friendly ingredients I already buy regularly are in these recipes, so I'll have lots to try. The Instant Pot Salsa Chicken sounds like my kind of meal! I think I'll meal prep that one and have multiple meals for the whole family.

TheCuriousFrugal

Friday 3rd of July 2020

Thanks Jessica! That instant pot salsa chicken sounds so delicious! Have a great weekend :)

Miz Helen

Tuesday 17th of March 2020

What a great collection of recipes! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,475 your post looks great. Happy St. Patrick's Day and come back to see us soon! Miz Helen

TheCuriousFrugal

Tuesday 17th of March 2020

Thank you!! I hope you're doing well!

Miz Helen

Monday 2nd of March 2020

What a great collection of Keto Recipes that are budget friendly! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great week! Miz Helen

TheCuriousFrugal

Monday 2nd of March 2020

Thank you Miz Helen! I'm so happy you liked this collection of budget-friendly keto recipes :) I'm back to work this week after some time off with my parents visiting, but all is good!

Jean | Delightful Repast

Friday 28th of February 2020

Suchot, like you, I am an omnivore. Though many people seem to be thriving on keto, I know it wouldn't suit me in the long-term, and I don't "do" temporary diets. I just make a point to eat a healthy organic diet and limit my sugar intake to never more than 6 teaspoons in a day. We spend a lot on our organic food, but the fact that we buy no convenience foods, packaged snacks, soft drinks and juices, etc, saves a lot. Several of these recipes look good, especially the cabbage soup.

TheCuriousFrugal

Friday 28th of February 2020

I thought that cabbage soup recipe looked good too! That's great that you keep your sugar below 6 teaspoons a day. That's something I have aimed for pretty recently (just the last year). It helps that even though I have a sweet tooth, I love baking and creating recipes that have less sugar. When you start eating less sugar (after the initial shock to your system...so not fun - ha!!), your taste buds start to think certain foods like broccoli or almonds taste sweet! lol

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