Keto on a budget
Are you looking to try the keto diet, but are on a budget? Sure, it may sound difficult to eat keto on a budget, but it is possible.
It is reported that 39.6 adult Americans are overweight and the obesity rate has increased in the last ten years (source Jama Network). This staggering number represents just how important it is to eat healthily.
And what better way to eat healthily, then to follow a low-carb diet. I know several people who have lost weight using the keto diet and improved their overall health including cholesterol and sugar levels. Yet, I am all about saving you money so I found some amazing recipes from some out-of-this-world bloggers that will help you save money and eat well, even though you are dieting.
Frugal Keto
Keto is known for being a pricier diet. People think, meat and cheese, which can take up a huge portion of your food bill. However, there are WAY more options than just meat and cheese and you can eat well on the keto diet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner without sacrificing taste thanks to the recipes below.
Maybe you are already on the keto diet. Whatever the case, below you will find 35 amazing breakfast ideas, lunch ideas, and dinner ideas that will leave you full and satisfied.Yes, you can have your frugal keto diet, and it too!
This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click a link and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you, so thank you. This site uses cookies for better user experience. For more information read our disclosure policy here.
What is the keto diet?
The ketogenic diet -or keto for short – is a low carb,high-fat diet similar to the popular Atkins or low carb diets. Basically, you are drastically replacing carbohydrates with fats.
Keto gets its popular name because of the state of your body after replacing carbs with fat, you are essentially putting your body in a metabolic state of ketosis.
In fact, several studies have shown the keto diet to benefit health and help with weight loss. Check out this post from Healthline explaining 23 different studies on the keto diet and how the health benefits:
23 Studies on Low-Carb and Low-Fat Diets
What can I eat on the keto diet?
There are many foods you can eat on the keto diet including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, fish, and cheeses. Even if you love baked goods, you still have options like the muffins listed below. You just bake them with a different type of flour.
The bottom line is, you can still eat most of your favorite foods, as long as you follow a keto recipe and you can find cheap keto meals to help improve your health and your budget too.
Get your Keto Cheat Sheet here:
Can I eat keto on a budget with cheap keto meals?
Many think the keto diet is expensive, however, this doesn’t have to be the case. You can save money on pretty much anything, including the keto diet. If you are on a budget but still want to try the keto diet, the meals listed below are a fabulous way to start.
I find the food bill is one of the easiest bills lower. With some careful planning, you can save money on your keto grocery bill this week.
What is frugal keto?
If you have tried keto before, you know it can be expensive. Frugal keto means you want to eat a low carbohydrate diet, but now spend a lot of money. In fact, if you are buying prepackaged keto food including pancake mix, fat bombs, keto bread, or keto treats your grocery bill probably has gone up. Yet, if you try to make y our own keto food, you can use frugal keto and save a ton of money.
Tips for saving money on food:
- Stick to a list to avoid over-spending
- Create a meal plan to avoid throwing extras in your cart
- Use coupon apps such as Ibotta (my favorite)
- Use digital food coupons (such as coupons.com)
- Follow coupon sites (like The Krazy Coupon Lady)
- Use what you have on-hand first and then buy more
To Stay more organized with your meal planning sign up for my meal planning pack below:
If you are ready to try meal planning to stay healthy or to save money, check out the Healthy Meal Planning Bundle flash sale. On sale, today only. You can find ways to plan your low carb meals and start eating healthier this year. Check it out now!
.jpg)
Related Post
- Budget-Friendly Dinner Meal Plan – $75 for Two Weeks
- Cheap Meal Plan for Two – $30 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 50 Cheap Meals That Will Fill Up Your Family
- Summer Budget Meal Plan – One Week $42
- Organic Food on a Budget – Cheapest Organic Food
35 cheap keto meals for your keto budget meal plan
Cheap keto breakfasts
Easy Keto Pancake Recipe
Pancakes with no carbs? Yes, please!
Flax Seed Muffins
Start your day off right with flax seed and low carbs. Your body will thank you!
Bacon and Egg Cups
Who knew a keto breakfast could be so easy to make?
Keto Breakfast Pizza
I will eat pizza for literally any meal so keto pizza for breakfast is a real treat!
German Pancake
These German Pancakes are to die for and healthy to boot!
Simple Egg and Cheese Quiche
Enjoy this yummy budget keto quiche! So easy to make to boot!
Related:
- Eating Healthy on a Budget
- 50 Cheap Family Meals That Will Fill You Up
- Cheap Meal Plan for Two – All Meals Under $30
Cheap keto lunch ideas
Spiralized Chinese Egg Roll in a Bowl
Can I just say, YUM! Anyone can stick to the keto diet when they are eating food like this budget dish!
Bhindi Sabzi (5-Ingredient Okra Stir Fry)
This looks oh so yummy and healthy too! I love the green colors and simple ingredients.
Spicy Keto Tuna Melt Muffins
These are yummy and low-mess! Add a little spice to your keto diet! The best part is tuna is a low-cost food!
Greek Tuna Cakes
I love tuna fish and this is the first tuna cake recipe I have tried. It is super and so carb friendly.
Zucchini Tots
I used to love zucchini bread as a child! I have a feeling my kids would eat these up!
Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup
Not only does this look delicious since it is low carb, you will also stick to your keto diet.
Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup
By Savory Tooth
Cabbage is a healthy, low-cost food and it is carb-friendly! This soup picture says it all.
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers {low carb. keto}
Wish all this yumminess, you will not even miss the bread!
Keto Egg Salad
I absolutely LOVe egg salad and this recipe does not disappoint.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Buffalo Chicken (low carb)
This looks and tastes amazing. You definitely do not sacrifice flavor in this low-carb recipe.
Easy Egg Roll In A Bowl
By Cook Eat Go
One of my favorite parts of Chinese food is the egg roll, so why not eliminate the fatty roll and eat the yummy fillings?
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash with Butter and Parmesan – Keto, Low Carb, Vegetarian
This keto egg salad is perfect for a low carb lunch and it is right up my alley! I love egg salad!
Cheap keto dinners
Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops
Anything with bacon and pork together is a win in my recipe book.
30 Minute Keto/THM S Cheesy Salsa Chicken With Cauli Rice
This is filling and tasty.
Easy Dairy-Free Indian Butter Chicken
What a succulent dish!
Keto Breaded Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
By Recipe This
The extra crunch gives your pork chops a zesty, mouth-watering yumminess!
Keto Sloppy Joes
This is a budget-friendly keto recipe even my kids would eat.
Cheese Taco Shells for a Low Carb Taco Night
Cheesy tacos for Taco Tuesdays! What fun!
Instant Pot Meatloaf + Tutorial{Gluten-free, Keto, Low Carb}
Make it easy with your instant pot and enjoy!
Ground Chicken Crust Pizza (Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Weight Watchers Friendly)
I’ve tried a few cauliflower crust items and they were surprisingly good!
Easy and Delicious Chili – Paleo + Whole 30 + Keto
Chili is one of my favorite foods! It is great I can still eat this cheap meal on the keto diet!
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
Keep it moist in the slow cooker and enjoy the smell of slow roasting chicken all day!
Shrimp Foil Packets With Zucchini {Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Gluten-free}
Yay! A keto budget meal my kids will eat too! Fun and inviting.
Slimming World Chicken Balti Curry In the Slow Cooker
By Recipe This
This plate looks amazing!
Easy Low Carb Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Look at all that cheesy goodness!
Stuffed Bacon Jalapeno Cheddar Burger Bowl | Low Carb Bunless Burger
What a healthy alternative to a high-carb bun!
Gluten-Free Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
By Snack Rules
Melt in your mouth meatballs? Yes, please!
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
This spaghetti squash looks amazing!
Keto Cauliflower Mexican Rice Recipe
Cauliflower is such a low-carb, low-calorie food but soaks up so much flavor.
Keto on a budget conclusion
Eating keto can help you lose weight and be healthy, but it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune like many diet plans. Use the cheap keto meals above to help you save money while on the keto diet and shed debt as you shed weight. Use a meal plan and grocery list to help you save money on food and create a keto budget meal plan each week. After a month, repeat save and repeat your keto budget meal plan to keep it simple and easy.
Do you have a favorite cheap keto meal? Leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you.
If you LOVE saving money, like me, sign up for the I Heart Frugal Newsletter and never miss a money-saving post:
2 Comments on Keto On a Budget – 35 Delicious Cheap Keto Meals
Comments are closed.
Hi Sarah – What a great roundup of keto recipes. PINNED! Thank you for including my chili recipe. My heart is full of gratitude. Hugs, Holly
You are so welcome, Holly! Thank you for the amazing recipe! I hope you found some other budget keto recipes you can use too! Take care and thanks for the visit!