35 of The Best Diary-Free Keto Recipes (2024)

These Dairy-Free Keto Recipes are perfect for anyone following a dairy-free Keto lifestyle. You can find everything from salads to appetizers, mains, and delightful desserts.

If you're following a dairy-free lifestyle and are brand new to Keto, welcome! I hope this resource will help add some new recipes to your meal-plan and inspire you to get creative in the kitchen. So let's jump right in.

Dairy can sneak in a lot of packaged foods, so it's important to read all labels carefully. Here are the most common ones to look for:

So now that you know what you can and cannot eat on Dairy-free Keto, let's get to these delicious 35 Dairy-free Keto Recipes. Here you'll find everything from delicious appetizers, wonderful breads, curries, main dishes as well as delightful deserts. Enjoy!

Dairy-Free Keto Recipes

An amazing gluten-free, keto, flour-free, dairy-free tahini seed bread. It’s magic!

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Keto Low Carb Sourdough Bread (Paleo)

You’ll love the soft, flexible texture of Keto Low Carb Sourdough Bread! Almost like a whole grain sandwich bread, but grain-free! Make sandwiches again, or toast, with this easy to digest treat! Just 3g net carbs per big slice and also Paleo!

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Curry Chicken Salad – Madras style

Our keto curry chicken salad is a healthier version than most as we use a delectably zingy citrus cumin vinaigrette. A satisfying main meal salad for any occasion.

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Creamy Basil Vinaigrette (Vegan)

Basil Vinaigrette made with basil, onion, garlic, mustard, vegan mayo, vinegar, olive oil, and spices for a quick, easy, healthy, creamy, and delicious salad dressing recipe perfect for salads, soups, bread, pasta — you name it! Low-carb and keto diet friendly!

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Dairy Free Artichoke Dip

A dairy-free artichoke dip that takes minutes to make. This keto dip is made in minutes and is an easy veggie dip recipe for summer that is paleo, raw and gluten-free too.

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Cauliflower Falafel

Easy baked cauliflower falafel is a low carb and paleo version of the classic Middle Eastern dish. A great light lunch served with keto flatbread, dips and a side salad.

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Egg Salad Avocado Boats (Keto, Paleo, Whole 30,Vegetarian)

Egg Salad Avocado Boats make for a perfect lunch or even snack if you’re looking for something filling, low in carbs, and nutritious.

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Keto Buffalo Chicken Soup

This Keto Buffalo Chicken Soup is appropriate for those doing a Whole30, living a low carb lifestyle or living in a van outside of a Buffalo Wild Wings because #proximity.

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Beef Pot Roast Soup Recipe (Keto, Low-Carb)

Hearty, chunky, and with just a few net carbs per serving, this low-carb and keto Beef Pot Roast Soup is a meal you can really sink your spoon into!

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Kadai Shrimp Curry

Kadai Shrimp Curry is one of my favorite Indian curries. If are looking for an awesome Indian seafood curry recipe, this is just the one for you. It’s packed with flavors and can be adjusted to your taste.

This one-pan ground beef and cabbage skillet meal is a quick and easy meal for busy weeknights. It makes for a lean dinner that you can adjust and adapt you suit your family’s preferences perfectly.

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Instant Pot Beef Fajitas

Are you in the mood for some Mexican food but you don’t feel like leaving the house? Don’t worry! With this fabulous Instant Pot Beef Fajitas recipe, you’ll have the best & freshest Mexican cuisine right in your kitchen.

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Paleo Peanut Noodles (Keto, Vegan, Grain-Free)

These quick Paleo “Peanut” Noodles are made from rutabaga and are surprisingly similar to actual noodles. They work beautifully with the cashew and tahini sauce to create a creamy vegan and paleo recipe.

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Paleo Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce (Keto, Whole 30, Paleo)

Paleo Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce makes for a speedy weeknight dinner that takes just 10 minutes to cook! They’re paleo, whole 30, and make the perfect meal for anyone who loves salmon.

Paleo Mongolian Beef with juicy sizzling tender steak, stir-fried in a savory and naturally sweet sauce. Better than PF Chang’s and much healthier, lower in carbs, and with no added sugar. Guarantee everyone will love in the family!

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs make a great weekly dinner, with an easy prep, and everyone loves them! Flavorful and easy to pair with a side dish or two, Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Thighs are perfect for Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, AIP, GAPS and VAD diets, as well as gluten-free and just about everyone.

This Pad Thai is so good that I made it doable for all traditional diets. I want everyone to be able to make this! It’s the freshest tasting Pad Thai ever, with authentic ingredients and flavors. So whether you’re Keto, Whole30, Paleo, GAPS, AIP or even if you eat everything, this is the Pad Thai for you!

This oven-baked lemon pepper salmon is one of my favorite fish recipes of all time. It's so healthy and easy to make - a perfect dinner for families, keto lovers, paleo foodies, whole 30 followers and dairy & gluten avoiders alike. Baked skin-side down with lemon pepper and lemon juice it's a perfect meal served with a nice salad, roasted broccoli or my favorite way with just some plain rice.

This savory sunflower seed sauce with turmeric, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar and olive oil makes for one delicious and healthy condiment perfect as a salad dressing, a dip or a sauce to serve alongside your favorite dishes. Gluten-free, vegan and super quick + easy to make!

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Coconut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce

These Coconut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce are a family favorite. They’re low carb, paleo and super simple to make.

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Keto Shrimp Coconut Curry

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Raw Zucchini Noodles With Pesto And Tomatoes

This recipe for raw zucchini noodles with pesto and tomatoes is one of the simplest ways to turn your food into medicine. The whole recipe takes only a few minutes and it’s so healing and fresh tasting — it’s a keeper!

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Pan Seared Salmon With Bruschetta Sauce

Pan-seared salmon with bruschetta sauce will become your summer go-to recipe… it is so simple and you’ll want to eat the sauce by the bowlful!

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Zoodles With Creamy Avocado Pesto

These zucchini noodles are delicious! Really, I’m not just trying to redeem myself after my ranting above. It’s my opinion that when you make a dish that’s zucchini in spaghetti form, it needs a really creamy, flavorful sauce

Keto Chicken Pad Thai has all the flavors of the traditional rice noodle dish but with just a fraction of the carbs! An authentic and flavorful keto chicken pad thai! Sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, this pad thai will hit all of your taste buds. A super easy meal for 4 and ready in just 30 minutes!

This keto meatloaf recipe is so easy it takes just minutes to prep—one bowl, no chopping, just stir together a handful of pantry ingredients and add ground beef or ground turkey. It's paleo, low carb, gluten-free, dairy-free and Whole30-compliant. And best of all your family will love this recipe!

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Keto Crackers With Seeds (Vegan Keto Snack)

Homemade low carb keto crackers recipe that’s also vegan, dairy free, gluten free, nut free and paleo friendly. These keto crackers get the crunch from a mix of seeds like flax seeds, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds. If you’re looking for vegan keto snacks or dairy free keto recipes, these low carb crackers are just perfect for you!

Fudge for breakfast? Hear me out! This chocolate fudge is vegan, keto, paleo, and also made “bulletproof” to help you feel full and wake up your brain. So go ahead, make some for your holiday guests, hide some for yourself, and enjoy it any time of the day. Breakfast included. PS – it’s super quick and easy to make! Your secret is safe with me.

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Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

This low carb chocolate mousse is vegan and keto friendly. It’s made up from only 3 healthy ingredients which makes it a perfect guilt-free pud, especially if you’re watching your sugar intake.

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Homemade Bounty Bars - Healthy, Keto, Vegan

If you are like me and can’t resist the combination of coconut and chocolate but you want to eat healthy and guilt free, this post is for you. Read on to find a perfect recipe for homemade bounty bars that are totally delicious, easy to make and also good for you.

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Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

These peanut butter fat bombs are one of the most satisfying snacks you will ever have! They contain only a few ingredients and are so easy to make. Keto, Vegan, Dairy Free and Sugar Free.

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Tahini Keto Cake (Tahini Halva Cake Recipe)

A yummy tahini keto cake which is actually pretty close to the tahini halva recipe.

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Healthy Vegan Coconut Bliss Balls (Nut-Free, Keto)

Easy, healthy and delicious Coconut Bliss Balls made from coconut and sunflower seeds. The perfect gluten-free and vegan energy boosting snack! Nut-free.

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Keto Tahini Brownies (Paleo & GF)

Keto Tahini Brownies are moist and fudgy, but take very little work to make. With ingredients you probably have in your pantry, you can have a rich chocolatey treat in just 30 minutes! This recipe is also perfect for Paleo, Low Carb and Gluten-free.

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Coconut Milk Kefir Cherry Ice Cream

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FAQs

Can you do keto if you're dairy free? ›

While eating dairy can make keto easier because there are many high-fat dairy food options, keto is completely possible without dairy. When you're already straining your body with a diet as restrictive as keto, eating nourishing, non-inflammatory foods can help keep you fueled and focused.

How do I replace dairy in my keto diet? ›

Keto-friendly milks
  1. Almond milk. Almond milk is probably the most widely used milk on keto. ...
  2. Coconut milk. Coconut milk is also a good choice for keto, but some brands contain up to 5 grams of net carbs per 1-cup (240-mL) serving. ...
  3. Macadamia nut milk. ...
  4. Flax milk. ...
  5. Soy milk. ...
  6. Cashew milk. ...
  7. Pea milk. ...
  8. Half-and-half.
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Does dairy slow down ketosis? ›

People on the keto diet have to restrict their carbohydrates to less than 30 grams per day. Evaluating how many carbs are in every food is important to staying in ketosis, or fat-burning mode. Some foods, like milk or yogurt, can contain up to 24 grams of carbohydrates and can knock dieters out of ketosis.

What dairy is not allowed on keto? ›

Milk from goats, sheep, and yaks contains roughly the same amount of carbohydrates as cow's milk, so you should avoid all of these products while on a keto diet. Coconut milk. 100 ml of coconut milk contains 6 grams of carbohydrates, so it's not an ideal choice for the keto diet.

What is a keto alternative to cheese? ›

The best keto cheeses include cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese, while the worst are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties. If you're following the keto diet or know someone who is, be sure to keep these cheeses in mind to promote ketosis and meet dietary goals.

Why is cream keto but not milk? ›

Heavy Cream is the best cream to use on a keto low carb diet because it has less than 3 grams of net carbs per 100 grams. Why Is Cream Keto But Not Milk? Milk naturally contains sugar, but when cream is made, the sugar is consumed by the bacteria that curdle the milk. Leaving a high-fat, low-carb mixture.

Is peanut butter OK on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

What is the most keto-friendly milk? ›

Unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, macadamia nut milk, flax milk, soy milk, cashew milk, and pea milk along with half-and-half and heavy cream are all keto-friendly milk options.

Is popcorn okay for keto? ›

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

Is Greek yogurt OK on keto? ›

Plain Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are nutritious, high protein foods. While they contain some carbs, you can eat them in moderation on keto. Both yogurt and cottage cheese have been shown to help decrease appetite and promote feelings of fullness (33, 34 ).

Does almond milk keep you in ketosis? ›

Unsweetened almond milk contains just 1.4 grams of carbs and is rich in important nutrients when fortified, making it a nutritious, keto-friendly option. In contrast, sweetened almond milk is too high in carbs and sugar to fit into a healthy keto diet.

What is the lowest carb cheese? ›

Goat cheese is an excellent choice for someone following the keto diet. It contains 0 carbs, making it a great way to hit your macros — 1 ounce (oz) of goat cheese also offers 103 calories, 8 g of fat, and 6 g of protein, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Which fruit is keto? ›

Keto fruits by definition are low in carbohydrates. You still need to exercise portion control with most keto-friendly fruits to be within the limits of a keto diet. Keto-friendly fruits include avocados, watermelon, strawberries, lemons, tomatoes, raspberries, peaches, cantaloupe, star fruit, and blackberries.

Does lactose free milk break ketosis? ›

Lactose-Free milk is a great option for those following the ketogenic diet. It's made from cow's milk but with the lactose enzyme removed, making it easier to digest. This type of milk can generally be taken as a substitute for regular cow's milk when cooking and baking recipes.

Why is keto dairy-free? ›

Dairy contains a significant amount of protein. As you can see below, some cheeses are actually very high in protein. On a keto diet, protein intake should be moderate and eating too much of it can kick you out of ketosis. So some people avoid dairy to better regulate their protein intake.

Does keto mean gluten and dairy-free? ›

Most keto friendly foods are gluten free, but gluten free products are not necessarily keto friendly and are often high in carbs. Grain free foods are usually gluten free, but not necessarily sugar free. Grain free foods are sometimes keto friendly but not always and can be high in carbs.

Can you have dairy-free yogurt on keto? ›

Any type of yoghurt could be included in the keto diet, as long as the total carbohydrate intake across the day remains low enough to keep the body in ketosis (using stored fat instead of carbohydrate to fuel the brain and body).

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