For most carb-loving individuals, quarantine snacks consist of items like potato chips, bread, cookies, popcorn, and ice cream. These are the groceries that are nearly depleted in stores across America but, lucky for you, you’re keto. You’re sticking to high-quality snacks and since most Americans aren’t, that means there are more left on the shelves for you. Whether you are stuck in lock-down because of the global pandemic, or you are just looking to stock up on the best keto groceries, we’ve got you covered. Below are some of our favorite keto snacks and, because we always advocate for whole foods over processed snacks, we have included a list of whole food alternatives to snacking as well.

Snacks

Sweets

Are you craving something sweet but don’t want to have to cook? Here are 5 simple sweet keto snacks:

1. Heka Bars

These bars are Ketogenic Certified N.A.S., only have 1-2g net carbs and come in 6 delicious flavors: Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough, Blueberry Muffin, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk, Maple Pecan, White Chocolate Macadamia, and Chocolate Sea Salt.
2. Nush Cakes *

These cakes are Ketogenic Certified N.A.S., contain 2-4g net carbs, and come in 5 delicious flavors: pineapple mango, blueberry, cherry almond, carrot spice, banana nut, and raspberry & cream.
3. Quest Cookies

These cookies are Ketogenic Friendly, meaning they are acceptable for moderate consumption on a ketogenic diet. They contain 4-5g net carbs each and come in 5 delicious flavors: chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, peanut butter, peanut butter chocolate chip, and snickerdoodle.

4. Shrewd Foods Keto Chocolate Dippers**

5. Legendary Foods Nut Butters**

Sweet Treats Box
If you haven’t tried many sweet keto treats, this box is the perfect opportunity for you to find your new favorite snack! It contains a: Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie, the Cookie Department Cake Walk Cookie, Nui Snickerdoodle Cookie, Heka Blueberry Bar, Heka Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Bar, Stoka Vanilla Almond Bar, Stoka Sea Salt & Caramel Bar, Good to Go Raspberry Lemon Bar, Legendary Foods Pecan Pie Almond Butter, Legendary Foods Peanut Butter Cup Almond Butter, Noosh Birthday Cake Almond Butter, and Nutola Granola.

Savory/ Salty

It seems like most keto products are sweets but, we know that every once and a while you crave salty or savory snacks. Here are 5 snacks that will satisfy any of your cravings:

1. Legendary Foods Almonds**

2. Pili Hunters Nuts**

3. Dang Coconut Chips** (lightly salted only)

4. Chomps sticks**

5. Pork King Good Pork Rinds**

Cheesy

Who doesn’t love cheese? Cheesy foods are one of the simplest keto snacks because cheese itself is ketogenic friendly. If you’re looking to sample a variety of cheesy keto snacks, check out our Keto Cheese Lovers Bundle!

Here are 5 simple keto cheese snacks that will satisfy your cheese cravings:

1. Moon Cheese**

2. Whisps**

3. Just the Cheese**

4. Shrewd Foods Cheddar Crisps** (specifically the Cheddar and Nacho Cheese flavors)

5. High Key Cheese Crunch Crisps**

*the new formula is Ketogenic Certified N.A.S.

** These products are not Ketogenic Certified so we can not confirm that they will not raise blood glucose levels; however, based on the ingredients listed, they appear to be safe keto snacks.

Whole Foods

Meats

While most people prepare for quarantines similar to a weather disaster, one key thing separates the two: the preservation of power. In cases of natural disasters like hurricanes, blizzards, and earthquakes, power may be lost for days so it is not recommended that you stock up on foods that require a refrigerator. On the positive side, this is not the case for quarantines, so make sure to stock up on lots of meats. Protein is important for maintaining strong immune health so be sure to have your favorite protein sources on hand. Our recommendations are:

Stew Meat (beef chuck or ground meat that is perfect for stew– try making a bone broth beef stew with it!)
73% lean ground beef (or 80/20 if you can’t find 73%)
Organ meats (liver, kidney, heart)
Chicken thighs
Salmon

Dairy

Again, similar to meats, no need to fear to have plenty of dairy in your fridge during a viral crisis. Here are some dairy products we recommend having on hand:

Pasture-raised eggs
No-sugar-added greek yogurt
Heavy cream
Unsweetened nut milks (not technically dairy but, can be found in the dairy section)
Cheese

Note: Cheeses are a great versatile option to stock up on! They cooked into breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, a snack, or eaten all on their own. Aged, sharp cheeses make for the perfect snack, whereas soft cheeses like cream cheese and Mascarpone are perfect for desserts.

Pantry

If you get the urge to bake while under quarantine, you’ll want to stock up on the best keto pantry items. We recommend covering your bases with low-carb flours, sweeteners, and chocolate (because if you don’t use it for baking, you can eat it as a snack!). Here are some pantry staples we recommend:

Almond Flour
Allulose
Coconut Flour
Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
Erythritol
Unsweetened/ erythritol or stevia-sweetened chocolate chips

Produce / Fruits & Veggies

Fruits and vegetables are rich in micronutrients and antioxidants to help boost your body’s natural immune system. Here are some of our top recommended keto fruits and vegetables:

Asparagus
Avocados
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cauliflower (mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice are also a great alternative)
Garlic
Mushrooms
Raspberries
Spinach
Strawberries
Zucchini

Nuts & Seeds

Nuts and seeds are not only a great source of fats but, they are packed full of protein and micronutrients. Make sure to be extra cautious when buying pre-packed nuts and seeds at the store! Many have hidden sugars, so avoid any with maltodextrin, dextrose, cane sugar, or regular sugar in the ingredient list! Our favorite keto nuts/seeds are:

Fats/ Oils

Whether you are frying up some delicious food or adding a little fat to your coffee, fats, and oils are an often forgotten grocery item when stocking up the pantry. Some of our favorite keto fats and oils include:

What are you’re favorite keto snacks?

Do you have any keto snacks or groceries you like to stock up on? Do you have any special tips or tricks for keto newbies? Comment below and let us know!

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