Hundreds of Low Carb Keto Camping Recipes and Ideas (2024)

There is nothing like a good camping trip. It will be even better with Hundreds of Low Carb Keto Camping Recipes and Ideas!

Whether you hike and backpack, cooking over an open fire or have a grill or camping stove available, food is amazing cooked outside.

It can be stressful to do something you have always loved but have to change a lot because you have altered your eating habits.

Actually, don’t stress! With some planning and preparation, if you are eating low carb or Keto, it can easily be done!

Since you are reading this, you are already well started with your smart planning!

How about 4 FreeCamping I Spy Printablesto look for campfires and camping items while you sit around your campfire and eat? All you need to do is download and print!

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Here are Hundreds of Low Carb Keto Camping Recipes and Ideas.

Grill

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Hamburgers

Hot dogs; slice, fill with cheese and wrap with bacon

Meats marinating as you travel are a great choice. Add meats and marinade to a Ziploc bag and it will be ready to put on the grill. Here are several great recipes:

Chicken

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Coconut Buttermilk Southwestern Chicken

Karen’s BBQ Chicken Freezer Meal

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Balsamic Grilled Chicken

Steaks

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Grilled Marinated London Broil

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Marinated Steaks

Smoked Sausages

Kebabs; meat, mushrooms, zucchini/squash, radishes, pepper, onion. Cut ahead of time for easy assembly when you are there.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus by Food Network

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Keto Meat and Vegetable Foil Packets

Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packs by Delish

Butter Garlic Salmon Foil Packets by The Recipe Critic

Over the campfire

On a grate:

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Keto Meat and Vegetable Foil Packets

In a cast iron skillet:

Eggs

Bacon

Sausage

Keto Coconut Flour Pancakes by Low Carb Yum; add dry ingredients to one jar and wet to another and simply combine when ready to cook.

With campfire forks:

Hot dogs, sausages, kielbasa

S’MORES:

Keto Graham Crackers by Gnom Gnom

Lily’s chocolate bar

Homemade Marshmallows Sugar Free by Whole New Mom

La Nouba marshmallows

Camping stove

Well, anything that you can cook on a stove, pretty much.

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Some need the oven too but look for the ones marked with 1 * and they are just skillet on the stove. There are lots of them!

In a cast iron Dutch oven:

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Make ahead and reheat in Dutch oven; These would be most appealing on a cool weather trip but great to feed a crowd any time.

For the cooler

Berries

Avocados

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Guacamole (store with the pit to keep it fresh longer but plan to eat as soon as possible) or single packs

Cheese sticks/string cheese

Pepperoni

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Hard boiled eggs

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Low Carb Gluten Free Sausage Balls

Broccoli, cauliflower, celery, radishes, cucumber with Ranch dressing; prep and cut ahead of time.

Pickles, Olives

Lunchmeat and cheese to wrap around pickles or in lettuce leaves

Don’t forget condiments; Ranch dressing, sugar free ketchup, Bbq sauce, mayo, mustard, sugar free syrup and plenty of butter!

Other

Beef sticks/jerky

Packets of tuna or salmon

Nuts

Seeds

Peanut, almond or sunflower butter

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Dirty Keto Low Carb Trail mix

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A lot of things on this post would be great to drop into a bag or cooler.

Make Ahead

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Low Carb Garlic Cheese Biscuits

Keto Bread by Maria Mind Body Health

Gluten Free Keto Graham Crackers by Gnom Gnom

Homemade Marshmallows Sugar Free by Whole New Mom

Put meats into marinade in a Ziploc bag

Chop vegetables for kabobs, foil packets or snacking

Breakfast:

Cereal:

Cinnamon Crunch Cereal by All Day I Dream About Food

Muesli Low Carb Cereal by Low Carb Yum

Low Carb Granola Cereal by Wholesome Yum

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Premier Protein Chia Pudding This is very easy to make ahead and keep in the cooler until needed.

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Hard boiled eggs

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Sausage balls

Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pancakes by Low Carb Yum; add dry ingredients to one jar and wet to another and simply combine when ready to cook.

Lunch:

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Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower salad

Loaded Cauliflower Mock Potato Salad by Kalyn’s Kitchen

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Greek Cucumber Avocado Salad

Easy Delicious Cole Slaw by Ruled Me

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Chicken salad

Best Keto Tuna Salad by Keto Size Me

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Make up taco meat to have taco salads

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FAQs

What is a lazy keto meal? ›

A lazy keto diet consists of low-carb foods like meat, fish, full-fat dairy and non-starchy vegetables, but limits high-carb foods such as bread, potatoes, sugary snacks and some fruits. If you've tried the keto before and found it too tedious, lazy keto could be a good compromise.

What is messy keto? ›

The dirty keto diet involves decreasing your carbs and increasing your fats intake, but without any considerations for the quality of food you consume. It allows processed and fast foods, as well as prepackeged snacks. The dirty keto diet is more flexible and less costly than the clean keto diet.

Why am I gaining weight on lazy keto? ›

People who consume too many calories may gain weight, even if they are in a state of ketosis. It is, therefore, important that people keep track of the number of calories that they consume. Sticking to a balanced meal plan can help a person work toward their ideal weight.

What is the daily carb limit on keto? ›

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

What is a whoosh in keto? ›

Summary. The “whoosh effect” is a term for the noticeable weight loss that some people report while following low carb diets such as a keto diet. Some people believe that the whoosh effect happens when fat cells lose fat and fill with water. Researchers have not scientifically proven the whoosh effect, however.

Can you eat peanut butter 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.

Is Bacon clean keto? ›

Can You Eat Bacon On a Keto Diet? While you may not think of bacon as diet food, most types of bacon fit perfectly into a keto diet plan since they're low in carbs yet high in protein and fat. That means bacon is perfect for snacking on in the afternoon or mixing into your chicken dinner dish for some extra flavoring.

What to eat on keto when you don t want to cook? ›

Top 10 no-cook or 'low-cook' keto and low carb ingredients
  • Avocados.
  • Eggs.
  • Olive oil.
  • Feta cheese.
  • Mozzarella.
  • Deli meats.
  • Tinned tuna.
  • Tomatoes.

Is Lazy keto good for weight loss? ›

Even if lazy keto means you won't reach the coveted ketosis status, Bradley said this is a moderate version of a low-carb diet that's more sustainable. It can still help with weight loss, reduce cravings, and lower the risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Is peanut butter lazy keto? ›

Peanut butter is moderately low in carbs and contains both fiber and healthy fat. Its composition makes peanut butter a balanced food that can be added to keto diets, depending on how it's made.

What is the difference between low carb and lazy keto? ›

Lazy keto is less restrictive and time-consuming, which may make it easier to stick to. Traditional keto often requires tracking everything you eat (at least initially) and sticking to an extremely low carb limit. This helps maintain ketosis, a metabolic state in which the body burns fat instead of carbs for fuel.

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