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35 Easy Low Carb Recipe Meal Prep Ideas

If you're being mindful of your carb intake for health or macro reasons, or are just trying to balance out heavier carb days from time to time, then these 35 Easy Low Carb Recipe Meal Prep Ideas are the perfect place to start. 

For those less familiar with what a low carb diet is, let's take a little bit deeper look. According to the Mayo Clinic, A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates — such as those found in grains, starchy vegetables, and fruit — and emphasizes foods high in protein and fat.  Here is a related article: Healthy Alternatives to White Rice

Common natural sources of carbohydrates include:

  • Starchy vegetables (potatoes, squash, etc)
  • Starchy fruits (bananas, plantains, etc)
  • Grains (rice, oats, pasta)
  • Legumes (beans, peas, lentils)

There are also added sources such as sugar, flour, etc. that are found in processed items like cakes, cookies, cereals, bread, etc.

Most people use a low carb diet with the intent for weight loss or to change eating habits, but it can also be helpful with certain medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. 

So, whether you are following a low carb diet, trying to be a little more conscious of your eating habits, or just want some new tasty inspiration for your next meal prep, we have you covered with these 35 Easy Low Carb Recipe Meal Prep Ideas.

What's in store in this roundup up of 35 Easy Low Carb Recipe Meal Prep Ideas?

For breakfast, we have both sweet and savory low carb recipe options. From pancakes to breakfast salads, egg scrambles, muffins, and even a no oatmeal 'oats' recipe. This roundup has something for everyone to make sure the day starts out in their perfect way. 

Our main dishes, which work for both lunch and/or dinner include everything from salmon, to beef, to shrimp and chicken. There are remakes on some of your favorite takeout meals like sesame chicken and fried rice, pizza - gone keto, lasagna, and even Philly cheesesteak

What day would be complete without a little sweet snack or dessert? Life is all about balance, right? We think so at least! We have a recipe for the best chocolate peanut butter comes, a keto cheesecake for something a little more decadent and a few super easy fat bomb recipes that are perfect to just grab and eat. 

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BREAKFAST

Cajun Sausage Breakfast Scramble

Bacon & Strawberry Breakfast Salad 

Low Carb Sundried Tomato Egg Cups

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Nutty Keto Pancakes

Proscuitto & Arugula Egg Cups

Overnight "Oats"

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Breakfast Bowls

Lunch or Dinner

Low Carb Pork Fried Rice

 Low Carb Lasagna 

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak

Cauliflower Rice Salmon Poke Bowls 

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Beef Zucchini Enchiladas

Sausage Grill Packet Meal Prep

 

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs 

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Salmon Cobb Salad 

Brazilian Skirt Steak 

Pulled Pork Lettuce Cups

Pesto Beef Kabobs

Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli 

Veggie Supreme Pizza Chicken Meal Prep

Pesto Chicken Meal Prep 

Sesame Chicken & Broccoli Stirfry

Cheesy Keto Chicken Meatballs

 10 Minute Chili

Pizza Chicken Meal Prep

Dessert/Snacks

Low Sugar Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 

Fresh Raspberry Cheesecake

Sugar Free Coconut Fat Bombs

AB&J Fat Bombs

Almond Joy Cookies 

Vanilla Chia Pudding

Cashew Cheesecake Bites

 

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