Are you looking for low carb foods to stock your pantry and refrigerator? Here are our Low Carb Kitchen Favorites from meats and vegetables to low carb baking essentials and our go-to must have products and where to get them.
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How to Stock a Low Carb Kitchen
Cris here.
For quite a while readers have been asking me to share more about my low-carb go-to products for my kitchen pantry and refrigerator for enjoying a low carb lifestyle.
A few disclaimers right off the bat. I eat low carb/high fat, not specifically keto. While many of my recipes are keto friendly, I primarily seek to cut net carbs and curb hunger by adding fat to my diet. I am not a health professional, nor do I play one online. I am simply sharing products I have found and enjoy. These are the items that help me stay on track.
Please note, my needs and goals may be significantly different than yours, so always seek professional advice when it comes to that department. While this lifestyle has lead to weight loss for me, my main personal goal is to feel healthy, have energy and avoid feeling constantly hungry.
With that said, I began eating low carb almost 3 years ago after reading a book that literally changed my life and how I thought about food. Gary Taubes’ Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It was the first “diet” book that actually made sense to me and my personal life experience. I felt like I was reading my life long struggle right off his pages.
When folks ask me the deeply personal question of “how much weight have you lost?” I often answer, “I’ve lost the massive weight of guilt and shame”. THAT is what Taubes’ book did for me. It helped me understand how I was fueling my body and how I might need to rethink a lot of what I thought I knew.
Our Favorite Low Carb Meats & Proteins
When folks think “low carb” they oftentimes think of the classic Adkins Diet and the mental association of bacon and eggs along with butter. And, while we definitely enjoy all three of those, there is a world beyond bacon (just don’t tell Mikey). Some of the meats we enjoy include:
- Bacon & Eggs
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh ( and Bone-In Thighs & Drumsticks)
- Ground Beef
- Ground Sausage
- Steak & Pork Steaks
Bacon & Eggs
Air Fryer Bacon
Are you wondering how to make bacon in an Air Fryer? Our Air Fryer Bacon comes out perfectly crisp every time! Great for low carb diets!
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Crock Pot Scrambled Eggs
Need an easy way to make scrambled eggs for a crowd? Our Crock Pot Scrambled Eggs Recipe makes the fluffiest flavorful scrambled eggs and your slow cooker does all the work! This recipe is perfect for holiday breakfast or brunch OR to make to reheat for a hot breakfast for the week!
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Low Carb Breakfast Freezer Burritos
Are you looking for a great breakfast for busy mornings? Our Low Carb Breakfast Freezer Burritos are easy to make and so convenient to grab as you head out the door.
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Crock Pot Bacon Egg Cheese Casserole
This Crock Pot Bacon Egg Cheese Casserole is a great breakfast that will feed the whole family. Filled with bacon, eggs, and cheese, this breakfast casserole will be sure to fill your family with smiles!
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Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (and Bone-In Thighs & Drumsticks)
Crock Pot Bacon Cheddar Chicken
Our Crock Pot Bacon Cheddar Chicken recipe is a family favorite! This creamy loaded chicken casserole is easy to make and also low carb!
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Crock Pot Garlic Chicken
This Crock Pot Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is super simple. Yet, the flavor and tenderness of the chicken can’t be beat!
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Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
Are you looking for quick and easy instant pot recipe for chicken legs? Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks recipe is so flavorful and perfect for that off-the-grill taste! Looking for a low carb option? Use our Low Carb BBQ Sauce to make this a delicious low carb crock pot meal.
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Crock Pot Creamy Artichoke Chicken
Our low carb Crock Pot Creamy Artichoke Chicken slow cooks boneless chicken in garlic lemon butter until tender and stirs in a simple creamy Parmesan sauce and crisp bacon to create the savory main dish favorite.
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Ground Beef
Crock Pot Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
Our Crock Pot Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is a versatile creamy savory casserole that everyone loves! Eat it over lettuce with your favorite burger toppings or in a low carb wrap. Carb lovers enjoy it as sandwiches too! This recipe is a great way to serve something everyone will enjoy while maintaining a low carb lifestyle.
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Instant Pot Ground Beef (Batch Cooking)
Are you looking for a Make Ahead Ground Beef Recipe for your electric pressure cooker? This Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipe cooks ground beef in bulk to freeze to make weeknight meal time a snap to throw together. We use this recipe regularly for batch cooking as an essential part of our low carb diet.
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Crock Pot Cheeseburger Salad
Are you looking for a yummy way to switch up your salad routine? Our Crock Pot Cheeseburger Salad takes all the delicious flavors from your favorite burger and turns it into a fun salad!
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Crock Pot Crustless Pizza
This Crock Pot Crustless Pizza is so easy to make and can be made to fit your family's favorites!
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Ground Sausage
Crock Pot Savory Sausage Slaw
Our Crock Pot Savory Sausage Slaw is a hearty Asian-inspired dish with browned sausage, sesame flavored shredded cabbage and green onion. This low carb one pot meal is a family favorite in our house!
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Oven Biscuits and Gravy Casserole (Low Carb)
Are you looking for a low carb way to enjoy Biscuits and Gravy? Our Low Carb Biscuits and Gravy Casserole (Oven) recipe has a delicious sausage gravy topped with a tender buttery biscuit topping.
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Steak
Broiling Steak in the Ninja Foodi
Are you wondering how to cook steak in your Ninja Foodi? We love broiling steak in the Ninja Foodi! It is the perfect way to make a great steak when you can't grill out!
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Crock Pot Mozzarella Steak
Are you looking for round steak crock pot recipes? Our Crock Pot Mozzarella Steak is an easy way to make a delicious low carb family dinner that even carb lovers enjoy!
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Crock Pot Pork Chile Verde
This Crock Pot Chile Verde Recipe has become a low carb family favorite in our house. This slow cooker recipe can be served up a stew or spooned into tortillas for a delicious spin on taco night.
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Low Carb Veggies and Fruit
We enjoy a variety of vegetables in our low carb lifestyle and occasionally we incorporate some fruit. We enjoy fresh, frozen and canned veggies. Below are some of our favorites.
Fresh Vegetables & Fruit
- Bagged Salad (Typically Spring Mix)
- Zucchini and Yellow Squash
- Bell Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Green Onion
- Avocado
- Tomatoes
- Cabbage
- Mushrooms
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
Crock Pot Squash Au Gratin (Low Carb)
Our Crock Pot Squash Au Gratin is a savory cheesy low carb side dish easy enough for weeknight dinner but also delicious enough for a holiday meal!
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Crock Pot Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers (Low Carb)
Our Crock Pot Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers are a low carb twist on traditional stuffed peppers and our Crock Pot Philly Cheese Steak Meatloaf. This easy low carb crock pot recipe is one of my daughter's favorites!
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Homemade Refrigerator Pickles (Low Carb)
Are you looking for a low carb recipe for fresh cucumbers. Our Homemade Refrigerator Pickles are a low carb version of the sweet and tangy old fashioned recipe.
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Avocado Salad (Low Carb) Recipe
Our Avocado Salad recipe is a great low carb side dish with creamy avocados, sweet grape tomatoes, bright bell peppers and onion. We absolutely love this served up with grilled chicken, steak or shrimp!
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Crock Pot Buttered Cabbage
Are you looking for an easy way to make buttered cabbage in your slow cooker? Our Crock Pot Buttered Cabbage is an easy way to enjoy this classic recipe. This recipe makes a delicious low carb side dish!
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Crock Pot Low Carb Strawberry Shortcake
Are you looking for an easy low carb dessert? Our Crock Pot Low Carb Strawberry Shortcake makes a tender sweet cake topped with juicy strawberries and sugar-free whipped cream. This is one of our favorite Carbquik recipes!
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Frozen Vegetables
- Brussels Sprouts
- Broccoli Florets
- Whole Green Beans
- Riced Cauliflower
Air Fryer Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Are you looking for a delicious side dish recipe? Our Air Fryer Bacon Brussels Sprouts is our favorite low carb salty snack or side to make in our Ninja Foodi!
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Low Carb Loaded Roasted Broccoli
Are you looking for a great low carb side dish recipe? Our Low Carb Loaded Roasted Broccoli is the perfect side dish for family dinner for those on low carb or keto diets (and those who aren't). We love to pair this side with grilled steak or bbq chicken.
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Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Bake (Low Carb Options)
Are you looking for a flavorful side dish for your family dinner or holiday menu? Our Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Bake is a savory side that everyone loves and there is even a low carb option!
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Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans
Our Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans are a flavorful, easy low carb recipe you can make in a traditional air fryer or Ninja Foodi.
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Low Carb Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup
Our Low Carb Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup is a hearty savory soup. We absolutely love this meatball based soup as a part of our low carb lifestyle.
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Canned Vegetables
- Green Beans (Italian Cut and French Cut)
- Pepperoncinis
- Mushrooms
- Dill Pickles
- No Sugar Added Bread & Butter Pickles
- Sliced Olives
- Pimentos
- Freeze Dried Garlic
Crock Pot Cabbage Green Beans and Tomatoes
Our Crock Pot Cabbage Green Beans and Tomatoes is a simple and flavorful side dish. This recipe is a great low carb side for everything from holidays and weeknight dinners.
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Dilly Crock Pot Roast
Are you looking for an easy roast that has a phenomenal flavor? This reader submitted recipe for Dilly Crock Pot Roast is fantastic (and low in carbs)!
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Low Carb Crock Pot Pizza Soup
Are you looking for a delicious soup that kids of all ages will love? Our creamy Low Carb Crock Pot Pizza Soup is so flavorful and filling! Add your favorite toppings to make it your own.
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Low Carb Pimento Cheese Recipe
Our Low Carb Pimento Cheese Recipe is a great dip, topping or ingredient for other recipes. This homemade version of this flavorful cheese helps you keep your carb count down.
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Low Carb Baking Essentials
Low Carb baking is something I gradually added into my low carb lifestyle. I literally had my plate full learning the ropes for regular meal times so I waited a long time before adding a lot of these ingredients to my pantry. We find a lot of these items on Amazon and Netrition. However, once I was ready, these products help me kiss traditional carb-laden sweets good-bye forever. Here are the items I now keep on hand:
- Carbquick
- Sukrin (Sugar Substitute)
- Sukrin Icing (Powdered Sugar Substitute)
- Sukrin Gold (Brown Sugar Substitute)
- Almond Flour
- Coconut Flour
- Xanthan Gum
- Oat Fiber (Note: Brand really impacts flavor/texture on this product.)
- Low Carb Boxed Brownies
Low Carb Pizza Crust
Are you looking for a low carb pizza crust that is not cauliflower or cheese based? We are sharing our go-to pizza crust for low carb pizza recipes!
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Low Carb Fried Chicken Breading Mix
Are you looking for a low carb alternative to coat your chicken for frying? Our Low Carb Fried Chicken Breading Recipe is an easy way to make the breaded foods you love with a lower carb count.
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Low Carb Crock Pot Coffee Cake
Are you looking for a low carb alternative for coffee cake? Our Low Carb Crock Pot Coffee Cake is a tender sweet cake with the streusel topping you love without the carbs! It is great for holidays, potlucks or a week day treat! Kids tell us it reminds them of brown sugar pop tarts!
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Air Fryer Low Carb Boxed Brownies
Are you looking for a low carb boxed brownie mix? This Air Fryer Low Carb Boxed Brownie Recipe shares our favorite box mix. I love the flavor and texture of this brownie. It doesn’t taste like a fake brownie and it doesn’t have a sugar-free after-taste.
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Low Carb Pastas & Bread
My carb-loving family and friends are happy that I have figured out some low carb alternatives to traditional pasta. The following products are carb-lover approved and low carb enough for me to enjoy too!
Crock Pot Creamy Mississippi Beefy Mac Recipe
Our Crock Pot Creamy Mississippi Beefy Mac takes all your favorite Mississippi-style flavors and turns them into a delicious homemade "hamburger-helper" style meal!
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Electric Pressure Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps (Low Carb)
Our Electric Pressure Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps are a great low carb sandwich that you can enjoy warm or cold! This easy recipe is perfect for your Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot and Crock Pot Express electric pressure cookers. We enjoy this creamy ranch flavored tender chicken and crisp bacon wrapped in a low carb tortilla with sharp cheddar cheese and sometimes even guacamole!
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Our Favorite No-Pasta Alternative Recipes
Low Carb Crock Pot Lasagna Casserole
Are you looking for a low carb alternative to lasagna? Our Low Carb Crock Pot Lasagna Casserole has all the flavors of your favorite dish with a fraction of the carbs! Our family loves this easy low carb crock pot recipe!
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Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash with Homemade Meatballs
We love using our slow cooker to make Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs all in one pot! Our low carb homemade meatballs make this dish a go-to low carb crock pot meal for our family.
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Our Low Carb Favorite Cheeses
We enjoy a variety of cheeses as a part of our low carb diet. Below are some of our favorites:
- Block Cheddar (Shred at home with our favorite easy to use food processor).
- Block Mozzarella (Shred at home)
- Fresh Mozzarella and Snack Size Fresh Mozzarella
- Block or Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Cheddar Cubes or Sticks
- Pepper Jack Slices
- Havarti Slices
- Cream Cheese
- Cottage Cheese (in small portions)
Low Carb Crock Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Our Low Carb Crock Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Soup is an easy creamy savory soup perfect for low carb and keto diets but so delicious everyone enjoys it!
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Crock Pot Pizza (Low Carb)
Are you looking for an easy crock pot pizza recipe? We love this recipe for Crock Pot Pizza with a low carb option! We make it all the time.
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Crock Pot Pepper Jack Chicken
This Crock Pot Pepper Jack Chicken is one of our family's favorite slow cooker dinner recipes. It is a super simple one-pot crock pot meal.
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Crock Pot Bacon Broccoli Chicken
Do you love bacon? Our Crock Pot Bacon Broccoli Chicken Recipe is one of our favorite ways to cook up chicken and if you are eating low carb, this dish only has 2.4 Net Carbs per serving!
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Additional Low Carb Kitchen Favorites
Below are additional low carb pantry items we always keep on hand to keep us on track.
Coffee Essentials
Miscellaneous Items
- Rao’s Marinara
- Low Sugar Ketchup
- Sugar Free Pancake Syrup
- Sugar Free Reeses Cups
- Atkins Peanut Cluster Bars (Similar to a PayDay )
- Planter’s Roasted Pecans
- Hint Watermelon Water (Watch Target for regular sales)
- AuJus Gravy Mix
- Dill Ranch Mix
- Chive Onion Mix
- Sugar Free Whipped Cream
- Rebel Ice Cream
Low Carb Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Soup
Are you looking for a tomato soup recipe that is low carb? Our Low Carb Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Soup is super simple to throw together!
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Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole
We just LOVE this Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole. You don't have to brown the ground beef ahead of time and it is so easy to throw this one pot meal together for a low carb family dinner.
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Low Carb Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
Do you love Shrimp Cocktail Sauce but need to cut the carbs? Our Low Carb Shrimp Cocktail Sauce is so easy to make and enjoy without all the sugar you find in store-bought cocktail sauce.
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Crock Pot Mississippi Ribs (Low Carb)
Are you looking for a crock pot rib recipe that is not barbecue based? Our Crock Pot Mississippi Ribs Recipe is a pork rib twist on our very popular Mississippi Beef Roast and Mississippi Chicken recipes. And, it is a great low carb rib recipe!
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Do you have some low carb kitchen favorites that we missed? We’d love to hear about your favorites below.
Low Carb Crock Pot Recipes for Beginners
Are you looking for more recipes to incorporate into your low carb lifestyle? Here are some of our favorites for beginners.
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