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Home Recipe Round-Up The Best 4th of July Keto Recipes

The Best 4th of July Keto Recipes

Published:06/30/20Updated:06/29/20
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Celebrate US Independence Day with these easy and delicious 4th of July keto recipes! We’ve got 15 amazing low carb recipes to make your weekend feast satisfying and delectable. Choose from a variety of dishes like casserole, ribs, wings, champagne margaritas, and more — there’s something here for everybody!

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Keto 4th of July: main course

Start your Keto Independence Day menu planning by picking from these recipes! All of the dishes in these category are protein-rich and have minimal carb count.

Cheeseburger Casserole

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Wholesome Yum

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This one-pan wonder is cheesy, beefy, low carb, and easy to make. You can’t go wrong with a good cheeseburger-inspired keto casserole!

  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Net Carbs: 2g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, egg-free, coconut-free, nut-free, refined-sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free

Smoky BBQ Low Carb Ribs

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of My PCOS Kitchen

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These smoky barbecue ribs are juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned! All you need is to add the ingredients in the slow cooker, cook it on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours — gives you plenty of time to do whatever else needs to get done in the house without compromising the flavor.

  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Net Carbs: 3.63g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, paleo, egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free, refined-sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced

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This dish is perfect for those of you who enjoys flavor-packed meals with a nice spicy kick. Don’t worry about the leftovers (that is, if you guys can resists eating it all!) because they stay just as good for 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Net Carbs: 1g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, whole30, paleo, dairy-free, coconut-free, nut-free, egg-free, refined-sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free

Keto 4th of July: appetizers

If you’re like me, and you love appetizers, then here are 3 easy-to-make keto appetizers to add to your 4th of July low carb menu. These dishes just take between 8 to 30 minutes to cook — perfect for when you have very little time left to spend in the kitchen!

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced

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This lemon pepper chicken wings recipe is one of my favorite dishes to make at home! It’s tangy, savory, and is naturally low in carbs. Marinade overnight for best flavor (and to cut down on prep time)!

  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Net Carbs: 1.3g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, whole30, paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, coconut-free, refined-sugar-free

Bagel Dogs

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Low Carb Maven

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No 4th of July menu is complete without hotdogs! These bagel dogs or pretzel dogs are super easy to make and are kid-friendly. Enjoy as an appetizer, snack, or even as a quick meal.

  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Net Carbs: 3.74g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, refined-sugar-free

Nachos

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced

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Crispy and flavorful, these keto friendly nacho chips are a sure hit with anyone who tries them! This recipe comes with a tasty topping – Keto Salsa.

  • Yield: 7 servings
  • Net Carbs: 4.7g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, grain-free, gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, coconut-free, refined-sugar-free

Keto 4th of July: side dishes

Making your keto friendly 4th of July menu just got better with these tasty side dishes! Both pair well with the main course featured in this list and is a great way to eat more vegetables.

Southwest Cauliflower Potato Salad

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Joy Filled Eats

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We all know that potatoes aren’t low carb, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it’s keto substitute — the cauliflower! This cauliflower “potato” salad is tangy, creamy, light and nutrient-dense — a great dish for a 4th of July (backyard) picnic.

  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Net Carbs: 4g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, grain-free, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, dairy-free, nut-free, coconut-free

Pickle Slaw with Bacon

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Keto Cooking Wins

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This coleslaw recipe is a fantastic side dish to pair with meaty dishes – especially grilled meats like burgers and hotdogs. It’s sweet, tangy, and has bacon which, let’s be honest, is always welcome!

  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Net Carbs: 3g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, nut-free, gluten-free, grain-free, refined-sugar-free, dairy-free, coconut-free

Keto 4th of July: drinks

You didn’t think we’d forget the drinks, right? Here are 2 super refreshing yet super easy drinks you can make and serve this weekend!

Lemonade

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Butter Together Kitchen

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Lemonade is such a refreshing summer drink, so we figured you’d like a perfect-blend recipe that’s 100% thirst-quenching and 0% getting you kicked out of ketosis.

  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Net Carbs: 1.1g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, coconut-free, refined-sugar-free, egg-free, dairy-free

Champagne Margaritas

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced

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Feeling fancy? Go on and make these bubbly, tangy, and refreshing champagne margaritas! They’re really easy to make, tastes amazing, AND looks fabulous.

  • Yield:
  • Net Carbs: 2.6g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, dairy-free, nut-free, refined-sugar-free, coconut-free, vegetarian, vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free

Keto 4th of July: desserts

These eye-catching desserts are not only sweet and easy to make, but they’re also loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants thanks to the berries included in their recipes! So, go on and cap your Independence Day weekend feast with some red, white, and blue dessert.

Fruit Pizza

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced

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Fruity pastries are not only pretty, but are a great way to enjoy keto friendly fruits! This fruit pizza makes a wonderful weekend treat and is perfect for special occasions.

  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Net Carbs: 3.8g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free

Red, White and Blue Creamsicle Popsicles

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of The Keto Option

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Staying cool this summer just got more fun! These 4th of July-themed popsicles tastes amazing and doesn’t contain artificial coloring, flavors, and sugar. Plus, you can easily make these with your kids the night before!

  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Net Carbs: 8g net carbs
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, vegetarian, nut-free

Mixed Berry Cheesecake

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of KimspiredDIY

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Enjoying this weekend’s festivities doesn’t mean you should just forget all about your daily macros! For a tasty dessert (that’s perfect for portion control), check out this mixed berry cheesecake recipe. It only takes 5 ingredients to make and only takes 10 minutes of prep time.

  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Net Carbs: 7-8g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, coconut-free, grain-free, gluten-free, vegetarian

4th of July Cake

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Keto Cooking Christian

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This berry tasty cake is the keto friendly crowd-pleaser dessert you’ve been looking for! It’s a moist and fluffy cake, topped with a creamy vanilla frosting, and embellished with fresh berries and some shredded coconut.

  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Net Carbs: 5g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, vegetarian

Red, White, & Blue Cheesecake Salad

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Low Carb Yum

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Looking for a simple dessert that tastes phenomenal even with only a couple of minutes of prep time? We have a recipe for you! It’s loaded with cream cheesy goodness and the refreshing, tart flavors of 4 different low carb berries.

  • Yield: 23 servings
  • Net Carbs: 6g per serving
  • Diet/s this recipe complies with: keto, low carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, grain, free, coconut-free, egg-free
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