25+ No-Cook Keto Meal Ideas
Being on a diet usually means taking the time to prepare most meals yourself–and it can even mean long hours spent working over the stove or waiting for a dish to cook in the oven. As a result, many people do not stick to the diet they chose because it is not convenient for them. The good news is that the keto way of eating offers a lot of flexibility when it comes to food prep. No-cook keto meals are simple to make even on the busiest schedule.
If you need a meal in a pinch, here are a few no-cook recipes for every meal that will have your tastebuds singing with minimal effort.
No-Cook Keto Breakfast
Breakfast is often cited as being the most important meal of the day, so start your day off right with a quick and nutritious breakfast. To really save time–and drop pounds more quickly–consider an intermittent fasting regimen that has you skip breakfast, such as 18:6.
For an easy, filling meal, yogurt is a great option because it packs a protein punch. To that end, you will love this protein-packed keto yogurt recipe because it has 30 grams of protein to just 3 grams of net carbs. Plus, you can flavor it with your favorite protein powder.
Our strawberry keto yogurt is another popular recipe with minimal prep. For a yogurt recipe, it has surprisingly few carbs at just 7 grams–an excellent choice if you want to indulge a little.
If you want something a little different from yogurt, here are some other no-cook ideas for breakfast:
- Raspberry chia seed pudding (6 g net carbs)
- Maple pecan keto oatmeal with cinnamon and brown sugar (4 g net carbs)
- Ricotta and strawberry puree (12 g net carbs)
- Chia seed pudding (0 g net carbs)
- Cinnamon toast crunch (2 g net carbs)
- Acai bowl (8.6 g net carbs)
If you prefer something more portable, there are plenty of keto-friendly smoothies that you can put in the blender and take on the go. Keep in mind that because smoothies are typically made with fresh fruit, they tend to be higher in overall carb count. Make sure you plan out your macros for the day before whipping up a smoothie.
A few of our favorites include:
- Chocolate keto collagen smoothie with avocado (4.7 g net carbs)
- Blueberry keto smoothie (6.3 g net carbs)
- Green goblin breakfast keto greens shake (6.5 g net carbs)
- Coconut keto cherry smoothie (3 g net carbs)
- Keto smoothie with strawberries and avocado (11 g net carbs)
- Keto chocolate smoothie (7.6 g net carbs)
No-Cook Lunch and Dinner Ideas
Depending on how heavy you want your midday meal to be, you might be able to use lunches and dinners interchangeably. There are tons of hearty meals that will leave you feeling satisfied without the need to bust your macros for the day. Quick and easy to prepare, these meals will keep you fueled for a busy day.
Seafood enthusiasts can rejoice because many of the no-cook meals found here are heavy on the seafood, making use of canned tuna, pre-cooked shrimp, and canned or smoked salmon. For keto enthusiasts looking for a light meal with a lot of flavor, here are some of our favorites that will have you wanting seconds:
- Salmon salad (3 g net carbs)
- Poke bowl (3 g net carbs)
- Tuna in cucumber cups (3.4 g net carbs)
- Lemon tahini chopped salad (8 g net carbs)
- Tuna salad (0.9 g net carbs)
- Keto pinwheels (2 g net carbs)
When you want something a little more substantial, we have options for you, too. The keto diet will keep you satisfied for hours to come when you indulge in the right ways. These meals give you the fuel to keep going without hassling with the stove or oven:
- Salmon salad lettuce wraps (4 g net carbs)
- BLT keto salad and sesame mustard dressing (purchase pre-cooked bacon–10.5 g net carbs)
- Quick and easy keto sushi (1.2 g net carbs)
- Shrimp-stuffed avocado (4 g net carbs)
- Antipasto and Pepperoncini Salad (5 g net carbs)
- Fennel Salad With Chicken and Arugula (purchase pre-cooked chicken–10 g net carbs)
The best part about these no-cook keto meals is that they tend to be very light on the carbs. That means you can indulge–and maybe even eat seconds–without worrying whether your meal will kick you out of ketosis.
Preparing Your No-Cook Keto Meals
Not everyone has the time and inclination to prep and cook ahead big batches of food for the week. Fortunately, there are tons of options that let you stick to your keto diet without doing a lot of planning or standing in front of the stove. No-cook keto meals are easy to whip up ahead of time or on the spot–even in the office kitchen. If you need a meal that can be ready in just a few minutes without the use of a stove or oven, these recipes have you covered!
