10 Delicious Lazy Keto Meal Ideas

Speaking of lazy keto, it’s a new concept that’s gotten positive and negative reactions in the keto community. Some experts claim that lazy keto isn’t effective. Others find it a sustainable way to do keto — because truth be told, calculating and staying on top of all your macros, which may change any time, takes a lot of work.

I want to think that lazy keto dieters want to keep things simple, and simple always works. Whether you’re new to the ketogenic diet or not, here’s what you should know about lazy keto.

The “lazy keto diet” is a relaxed way of doing keto. The only thing you need to really pay attention to are your carbohydrates. That means limiting your carbohydrate consumption up to 20-50 grams per day. This carb restriction allows your body to deplete its glycogen stores and start utilizing fat for fuel.

Recall that on strict (traditional) keto, you have to follow all your macro percentages: 55% to 60% of calories from fat, 30% to 35% of calories from protein, and 5% to 10% of calories from carbohydrates 1.

On lazy keto, you can enjoy a bit of fast food and pre-packed foods such as pork rinds and tortilla chips. Just be careful to keep your carbs within 20-50 grams. Remember: Going overboard with unhealthy, processed foods will kick you out of ketosis. Because chances are, these foods have hidden carbs.

Nothing beats the fact that more whole foods in your grocery shopping list put you in the best possible health. They’re filled with vitamins and minerals and are low in additives.

If you’re wondering whether lazy keto is right for you, why not try it yourself? Two people may follow the same diet but can respond differently. Also, be sure to monitor your blood glucose levels and ketone levels. Check how you feel inside.

Lazy keto is still keto, which means that you’re allowed to consume only up to 20-50 grams daily. That is if you follow a 2,000-calorie meal plan. Carbs are the only thing you should limit when on lazy keto.

All meal ideas below are low in carbs. So don’t worry because you’ll stay in ketosis. You can prepare each meal in 30 minutes or less, plus they’re great to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Pork chops are every keto dieter’s delight. For this recipe, we’re doing a little twist to make them more flavorful. Here’s what you should do: Pan-fry 3 cuts of thick pork chops. When cooked, slice through the meat. Stuff sauteed vegetables and provolone cheese inside. Serve hot!

Running short on time? Bacon and eggs are a classic recipe for the lazy keto person. While bacon isn’t considered a health food, 100 grams contain only 4 grams of carbs. Therefore, it’s still acceptable for lazy keto. The neutral taste of eggs complements the sweetness and saltiness of bacon.

Using any skillet, fry strips of bacon and sunny side up eggs in olive oil. Feel free to add more flavor by sprinkling a bit of garlic powder and onion powder. Be careful not to overcook the eggs!

Who says a burger isn’t a burger without the bun? The bunless cheeseburger is one of the tastiest foods you’ll have on lazy keto. You already know that a bun can contain at least 52 grams of carbohydrates which will obviously make you gain weight fast.

This lazy keto recipe is simple to make: Form three patties out of ground beef seasoned with Worcester Sauce and steak seasoning. Sprinkle salt on the outside of the patties. Once cooked, serve with butter lettuce and cheese on top!

Most people who wake up late on weekends prefer brunch. They find combining two meals in a day (breakfast and lunch) an opportunity to save time in cooking yet still be able to cook healthy food at home. If you want a 13-minute recipe, go ahead with scrambled eggs and asparagus.

What can you benefit from this meal? Based on a study, daily egg consumption reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease 4. Did you also know that eggs are among the best fatty and low-carb foods? Asparagus, on the other hand, contains vitamins A, C, E, and K which have antioxidant properties.

Seafood and vegetables make the perfect pair on a keto diet. Shrimp and cauliflower rice are great examples. This recipe tastes as if it came from a Chinese restaurant. The best part is that it’s guilt-free. Instead of using white rice, you’re going to use cauliflower for a low-carb meal.

You can cook this recipe in less than 30 minutes. If you’re going to have it on a weekend, why not invite a family member to help out? He or she might be interested in going keto too.

There’s a good reason why Egyptian pharaohs kept mushrooms strictly for royalty. Certain mushroom species have beneficial effects on cognition, cancer risk reduction, weight management, and oral health 5.

Whether you’re feeling under the weather or just want a hot side dish, try this low-carb mushroom soup. Our soup ingredients include chopped fresh mushrooms, butter, salt, thyme, chicken broth, whipping cream, cream cheese, and minced garlic. Cook in a heavy saucepan for 40 minutes. Sprinkle a few pork rinds on top if you like!

If you’re looking for a hearty meal to serve to your guests on any occasion, here’s baked chorizo and cheese. The total prep and cooking time for this recipe is around 30 minutes.

First, saute chorizo and add spices such as minced garlic and onions. Once cooked, transfer the chorizo mixture to a baking pan. Add cream cheese and mozzarella cheese on top. Bake until you see the cheese bubbling. Serve hot! If you want, you can serve this dish with a few tortilla nachos.

Many people may call nachos junk food, but you’re allowed to have them once in a while on lazy keto. You can make your own version of nachos by using pork rinds! You’ll be glad that you don’t have to worry about carb-filled tortilla chips.

I would recommend eating pork rind nachos right after preparing them. Why? Pork rinds are quick to soften. You want to maintain that crunch or else, you won’t be enjoying this snack. Correct?

While chicken is a wonderful and delicious way to get protein, it’s not very high in fat. To make it fattier, we’re going to coat them with pork rind bread crumbs. For this lazy keto recipe, use boneless chicken thighs if you want chicken nuggets. Use coconut oil for frying.

While you can occasionally enjoy store-bought chips as long as they’re low-carb, sometimes, you feel like indulging in more. Satisfy your craving for something crunchy with keto cheese chips. They don’t only taste delicious, but they’re also a good source of calcium and protein.

This recipe is simple. All you have to do is make thin slices out of cheddar cheese, sprinkle some paprika, and bake until golden brown. Allow them to cool down for 10 minutes before serving.

Lazy keto is for those who love the ketogenic lifestyle but don’t feel comfortable with tracking all macros. Basically, people can eat whatever they want as long as they stay within the allowable carb limit, which is 20-50 grams daily. Lazy keto only becomes bad if a dieter uses it as an excuse to make a habit out of eating unhealthy, pre-packaged foods.

• Lazy keto focuses on tracking carbohydrates.
• Anything that comes in a package is fine, as long as it’s eaten only once in a while.
• Whether to go traditional keto or lazy keto is up to a person.
• When doing lazy keto, be sure to monitor your blood glucose and ketone levels to make sure that you’re still in ketosis.
• Healthy and delicious lazy keto meals can be prepped in 30 minutes or less.