15 Low Carb Foods That Fill You Up – a complete list of the best healthy low-carb diet approved foods that are low in grams of carbs while being high in healthy fats to help keep you full for longer.
Low Carb Foods That Fill You Up
These low carb foods that fill you up are my go to items that I always make sure I pick up from the grocery store to help keep me nourished while enjoying lower carb foods.
You may be wanting to include low-carb foods in your diet because you’re on the keto diet, a weight loss program or just wanting to eat healthier meals. Either way, you’re sure to find plenty of inspiration in this post.
1. Eggs
Eggs are high in grams of protein and will easily keep your carb intake down while providing the bulk of a full meal.
A large egg or two can be enjoyed in so many great ways, from a filling breakfast omelette, fry up or scramble to a low-carb snack in the form of hard boiled eggs or deviled eggs.
2. Butter & Oil
Include all kinds of oils and butters in your diet. You’ll find that the healthy fats are a brilliant way to help you feel fuller for much longer than meals that are void of fats. Choose from butter, ghee, coconut oil, MCT oil or olive oil.
3. Cream
This includes heavy cream, sour cream and any other rich, creamy dairy products you can find at your local grocery store. Cream makes meals so much more interesting and tasty, while having virtually no carbs to speak of.
Swirl sour cream through a simple soup or add a dollop of sour cream to the side of most meals to help keep you full to your next meal.
4. Vegetables
There are a number of low carb diet approved vegetables that will do a wonderful job at filling you up. Avoid starchy vegetables and go for broccoli, red pepper, veggie noodles, cauliflower rice, spinach, kale chips, mushrooms, zucchini or brussels sprouts.
You can simply enjoy leafy greens or a sauteed vegetable such as broccoli with fresh herbs, lemon juice and salt or make a cheesy casserole with a mix of vegetables, cheese and creamy ingredients.
5. Avocado
Deserving a category on it’s own – avocado is a creamy, dreamy low carb ingredient that will keep you full eaten on it’s own, by the spoon full. You could also top an avo with crumbled feta, egg, cheese or any other low carb ingredient you like or make a flavorful avocado salad.
6. Cheese
Yet another way to make meals more tasty, without adding much carbs is cheese. A sprinkling of cheese finds it’s way into most meals and snacks, including cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
I adore cheesy fried eggs, cheesy bakes and the above picture garlic baked brie.
7. Creamy Cheese
Including creamy cheese ingredients such as cream cheese, mascarpone, cottage cheese or ricotta cheese in your meals will add flavor, creamy texture and healthy fats that will keep you full for hours.
Some of my favorite low carb recipes include cheesecake, ricotta panna cotta and chocolate mascarpone mousse.
8. Nuts
Nuts are high in protein, grams of fiber and low in carbs. Though just be very careful to exercise portion control, because carbs can add up quickly if you’re not careful.
You can also enjoy peanut butter or nut butters such as almond butter or cashew butter on their own or mixed through sweet treats for a low carb snack.
9. Seeds
Enjoy pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds by the handful, over a salad or as seed butters. Chia seeds are one of my favorite low carb, high fiber ingredients that I enjoy in chia puddings which make a fulling snack, breakfast or sweet treat.
10. Low Carb Meat Options
I tend to avoid lean meats and go for grass-fed beef and free range chicken to enjoy in low carb meals like the above pictured egg roll in a bowl and pork rinds as a great snack.
11. Fish and Seafood
Fish and seafood such as tuna and salmon has pretty much zero carbs while being naturally high in protein and natural, healthy fats. Enjoy as a simple snack, in salad or casserole.
12. Yogurt
Boost your immune system by including nutritious yogurt in your diet as a great source of protein that makes the perfect snack or grab and go breakfast or meal.
Choose from plain, natural or Greek Yogurt, and carefully read the nutrition panel to be sure there isn’t any added sugar or hidden carbs.
You can sweeten the yogurt by stirring through stevia, your sweetener of choice or berries, like in the above pictured parfait.
13. Berries
Berries such as strawberries, raspberries or blueberries tend to be the lowest carb fruit option. You can enjoy a handful as a snack or top, blend into a smoothie or milkshake, make chia jam or simply topped with an indulgent swirl or whipped cream.
14. Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is my flour of choice in keto friendly baked treats. The flour goes a long way due to it’s absorbency, and it’s full of fiber, healthy fats and will help low carb treats like waffles, pancakes, cake or brownies keep you full for longer than those made with other flours.
15. Chocolate
Chocolate has always been an important part of my diet. A little dark chocolate or a handful of cacao nibs over low carb yogurt or low carb ice cream makes a filling snack that helps me stay on plan.
You could also make a hot chocolate, chocolate mousse or any other keto chocolate desserts to indulge without guilt.
Low Carb Foods That Fill You Up Video
Here’s a video talking you through my go to low carb foods that fill you up. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.
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Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.
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