Are you looking for some delicious and satisfying keto snack ideas for your diet? Look no further! We've got you covered with some mouth-watering lunch meat snacks that are perfect for your low-carb, high-fat lifestyle. But before we dive into the tasty treats, let's quickly explain what the keto diet is all about (in case you've been living under a carb-filled rock!).
At its core, the keto diet is a high-fat, low-carb eating plan that aims to get your body into a state of ketosis. Ketosis is a metabolic state in which your body burns fat for fuel instead of glucose. To achieve this state, you must drastically reduce your carb intake and increase your consumption of healthy fats.
So, what can you eat on the keto diet? While carb-heavy foods like bread, pasta, and sugary snacks are off-limits, you can indulge in plenty of healthy fats like avocado, nuts, and olive oil. Protein is also an important component of the diet, and that's where these tasty lunch meat snacks come in!
By swapping out carb-heavy snacks for protein-rich options like lunch meat, you can satisfy your hunger while sticking to your keto goals. And the best part? These keto snack ideas are easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking.
5 Scrumptious Keto Snacks Recipes You Can Make with Lunch Meat
Keto Turkey Omelet with Asparagus
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Buddig Original Turkey, diced
- 4 large, free-range eggs
- 1 cup cooked asparagus spears, cut into small pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
Directions
- Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until they are light and fluffy, then set aside.
- Heat a medium-sized nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the diced turkey and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add the asparagus, garlic, salt, and pepper; sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the whisked eggs to the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook for a duration of 6 minutes, stirring intermittently to ensure an even texture.
- Serve immediately with a side of guacamole, salsa, or your favorite condiment.
Keto-Friendly Ham Pizza Cups
Ingredients
- 12 slices Buddig Ham, each slice quartered
- ½ cup keto-friendly marinara or pizza sauce
- ½ cup sweet bell pepper, sliced thinly
- ⅓ cup tomatoes, chopped finely
- 4 oz. almond cheese, sliced into cubes
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Press two slices of ham into each slot on a mini muffin pan to mold it into the shape of a cup. Fill each cup with tomatoes and sweet peppers.
- Add roughly 1 teaspoon of marinara or pizza sauce into each mini cup. Place a cube of almond cheese in the center, and top with fresh basil.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the ham slices are crisp and lightly browned. Serve hot.
Keto Ham & Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 14 eggs
- 150g Buddig ham
- 100g pickles
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 3 tbsp mayo
- 2 tsp parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp chives, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Directions
Turkey and Vegetable Wraps
Source
Ingredients
- 8 slices Buddig Original Turkey
- ⅔ cup dairy-free cream cheese
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- ½ cup baby spinach leaves
- ½ cup red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ purple cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 8 large lettuce leaves
Directions
- Spread a thin layer of dairy-free cream cheese onto each lettuce leaf.
- Top each leaf with a slice of turkey, followed by carrots, spinach, bell peppers, and cabbage.
- Roll up each lettuce wrap into a burrito-style shape and cut the wraps in half. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Turkey Slices with Cashew Hummus
Ingredients
- 12 slices Buddig Original Turkey
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup coconut milk (adjust to ⅓ if you like your hummus creamier)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil (extra virgin works best)
- ¾ tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- Smoked paprika
Directions
- Soak the raw cashews by placing them in a bowl and covering them with water overnight.
- Drain the soaked cashews and place them in a food processor along with the garlic and tahini. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt; blend until the ingredients are well combined.
- Add the coconut milk as you blend. We like putting it in last because you can adjust the creaminess of your hummus by adding more or less.
- Before serving, bump up the flavor with some smoked paprika and extra olive oil.
- Scoop up the hummus with the turkey slices for a keto-friendly snack that will keep you satisfied for hours.
Buddig Can Help You Stick to Your Keto Diet
At Buddig, we offer quality meat products that can help you stick to your keto diet without sacrificing taste or spending hours in the kitchen. Our lunch meats are keto-friendly and a good source of protein, so you can make delicious keto snack recipes with barely any effort!
The key to any diet is finding inventive ways to break the monotony of a routine. With so many protein choices, you’ll never have to worry about keto meal boredom with us!
Visit our website for a wide selection of meats that are perfect for light snacking, as well as entire recipes you can make with them. Our products will give your cravings the satisfaction they demand—all while staying in your keto diet, of course. And with our store locator, you'll never have to worry about finding keto-compliant products again.
You won't even have to break stride on your keto diet to get the flavors you crave. Go keto with Buddig today and keep yourself fueled for success!