65 amazing keto recipes for a healthy Fourth of July. Everything from appetizers to desserts to cocktails. It’s easy to stick to your keto diet with this helpful holiday menu plan.
Holidays can be the hardest for people on a keto diet, but it really doesn’t have to be that way. I’m of the mind that almost any favorite holiday food can be made keto friendly. It just takes a little ingenuity.
And with summer holidays like 4th of July, I think it’s even easier. The focus is often on grilled foods and fresh sides, with maybe a little red, white, and blue thrown in for good measure. And as long as you stick to keto red white and blue options, like berries and cream, you’re fine.
How to Enjoy a Keto Fourth of July
The thing about a keto diet is that it takes a bit of practice. You learn to change your mindset and no longer view family get togethers and holiday celebrations as minefields of carbs and sugar. Instead, you begin to see opportunity. Opportunity to enjoy fresh healthy foods in new ways, and maybe change people’s minds about what keto really is. And isn’t.
So what can you eat? Load up on the burgers and the dogs (the healthy ones!), of course. Maybe some ribs, maybe grilled chicken, maybe even some shrimp skewers. Or salmon, for the Omega 3s. All healthy and satisfying.
But don’t forget the appetizers and sides. People love to stand around and pick at finger foods before the main course. Think guacamole, slices of cucumber topped with herbed cream cheese, fresh dips and veggies for dipping.
For the sides, salads that focus on fresh summer produce are your best bet. Caprese, cauliflower salad, broccoli salad, cucumber salad, and coleslaw are all great low carb options. You really can’t go wrong and it’s a great way to get in your veggies for the day.
And then have some fun with dessert, showing the world how great sugar-free can taste. Think light and creamy with lots of fresh berries. And keto sheet cakes that feed a hungry crowd. Of course, you may need some popsicles on hand to cool everyone off. Thankfully, those are easily made low carb.
Need some beverages to wash it all down? Virgin or alcoholic, there are plenty of choices. Steer clear of the carb-heavy beers and stick with dry wines and sugar-free drinks. But don’t imbibe too much. Be safe and be smart!
Keto Fourth of July Appetizers
Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites
White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
Buffalo Bleu Cheese Deviled Eggs
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Low Carb Parmesan Cheddar Basil Stars
Keto Fourth of July Main Dishes
Brie and Caramelized Onion Stuffed Burgers
Lime and Pepper Grilled Chicken
Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
Keto Fourth of July Side Dishes
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Bacon Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Grilled Bok Choy with Spicy Asian Dressing
Keto Fourth of July Desserts
Red White and Blue Cookie Pizza
Red White and Blue Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups
Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles
Strawberry Shortcake Whoopie Pies
Red White and Blue Berry Parfaits
Keto Fourth of July Beverages
Low Carb Sweet Tea Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
Coconut Lime Coolers (Non-alcoholic)
Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash
Sugar-Free Mint Lemonade (Non-alcholic)
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
Kathy says
Wow, what a gold mine! Thank you for sharing. Any chance you can make these into an ebook? I would definitely pay for a 1 click download of all these recipes!
Thank you!
Debra says
Wow that email is brilliant! Thank you so much for that comprehensive list of menu options and recipes. Really outstanding suggestions. You have topped the charts! Nice to hear you are Canadian too.
Carolyn says
Thanks so much!
Mork says
true!
Becky Hardin says
Simple the best post ever!!! These are all now on my must make list.
Sarah Skaggs says
So many delicious ideas, thank you!
Beth Pierce says
What a great recipe roundup! I will be saving this to enjoy all summer long! These all look delicious!
Krissy Allori says
Love all these great ideas! Thank you for sharing.
Jen says
My husband was just talking about starting Keto and I have been researching. Thank you for making everything in one place. So much easier to naviagate as a newbie.
Annie (Savvy Honey) says
Thanks for all the yummy keto ideas for the 4th of July! I sent this post out to my email subscribers so they could enjoy some keto friendly options on the 4th! Can’t wait to try a few of these myself! Have a great 4th of July!! πΊπΈπΊπΈπΊπΈ
Annie (Savvy Honey) says
Sorry, I meant to say I linked to your post in my email. Didn’t want you to think I copied the post & sent it out lol. Thanks, I’m sure they’ll love to have so many ideas for the 4th!
Carolyn says
Thank you! I didn’t worry but I appreciate the clarification. π
Sara Welch says
What a great roundup for the 4th of July! Looks like I have my menu all lined up!
Stephanie says
So many great recipes! I have a feeling I’m going to be making way too many of these for the 4th!
April says
This is such a great list! The hardest part will be choosing which ones to make first – wish it could be all of them!
Cheryl S says
Lots of great ideas and recipes for everyone!
Melissa says
Great post! This will help A LOT of people! The holidays use to always be the worse for me.
Thanks for including our recipe. π
Claudia says
Thanks, this will come in handy for Canada Day! And all potlucks this summer π
Carolyn says
Absolutely. Except for Canada Day, I would include my Nanaimo bars π
Jackie says
You make living easy girl!!!!!!
Thanks Carolyn!
Carolyn says
Happy to!
alyssa | everydaymaven says
Just pinned this – soooo many great ideas and thanks for including my recipe! <3
Elizabeth J Whelan says
I have all of your cookbooks and look forward every day to your emails. Just wish that your special recipes, ie., Fourth of July recipes could be downloaded in an ebook format. Thank you for all you do. Love from USA fan.
Carolyn says
Aw thanks. That’s a good idea, it’s just time consuming for me. Will consider it, though!
KalynsKitchen says
So many good ideas here! Thanks for including my Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs.