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    Home » Low Carb » The Most Popular Keto Recipes of 2021

    Published: Dec 30, 2021 by Carolyn

    The Most Popular Keto Recipes of 2021

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    Need some low carb inspiration? These keto recipes are the tastiest and most popular of the past year!

    A collage of 4 keto recipes with the title in the center: The Most Popular Keto Recipes of 2021

    I love the keto lifestyle! Have I ever mentioned that? Oh, maybe once or twice, or a few billion times.

    And I am passionate about creating keto recipes that make this lifestyle so much more enjoyable. Because food is so much more than fuel. It’s pleasure, celebration, family, and comfort.

    When food is both healthy fuel and deliciously satisfying, life is so much brighter and happier. And it can absolutely both – these popular keto recipes are proof!

    A collage of 3 keto recipes with the title The Best Keto Recipes of 2021

    The Best Keto Recipes of 2021

    1. Keto Oatmeal

    Yes, it’s true! My Baked Keto Oatmeal was hands down the most popular keto recipe of 2021. And with good reason. This keto hot cereal recipe is easy to make, and has the taste and texture of the real thing.

    And it’s completely grain-free and sugar-free! Here’s what readers are saying:

    Holy cow. This is good. REALLY REALLY GOOD!!! It’s one of those dangerously good recipes that I can easily overeat because I keep going back for more! – Krista

    Baked keto oatmeal in a white dish over a plaid napkin
    Easy Keto Baked Oatmeal

    2. Keto Chocolate Cake

    This rich chocolate layer cake has wonderful texture and moistness from a secret ingredient… mayonnaise! It was originally published in my cookbook, The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking. It got such rave reviews, I decided I had to share it here too!

    Yes, this is THE BEST Keto Chocolate cake recipe. My entire non-keto, non-diabetic family LOVE this cake. Even the ones who do not like mayonnaise LOVE this cake. It has become my “go to” cake for just about every occasion. – Michael

    Keto chocolate mayonnaise cake on a large grey cake plate over a colorful patterned napkin, with a slice cut out of it.
    Keto Chocolate Cake Recipe

    3. Keto Breakfast Pizza

    To my surprise and delight, this hearty keto breakfast recipe has met with great approval from readers. Unlike many recipes, it doesn’t use cheese-based fathead dough. Instead it uses my Keto Focaccia Bread, which means it can be made entirely dairy-free!

    This is delicious! I topped mine with sausage, and it tastes just like a McDonald’s Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit. Thanks! – Bethany

    Close up shot of a slice of breakfast pizza on a white plate over a colourful striped napkin.
    Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza

    4. Keto Ricotta Cookies

    These easy sweet treats quickly became one of my most popular keto Christmas cookie recipes ever! And you don’t have to save them for the holidays, either. Garnish the top with a little lemon or orange zest and you’ve got a year round dessert.

    These ricotta cookies just earned me first place in my family’s Christmas cookie contest, so thank you! Nobody even knew that they were keto. – Marie

    A plate of keto ricotta cookies sitting on a red napkin with a cup of coffee in the background.
    Keto Italian Ricotta Cookies

    5. Keto Snickers Cheesecakes

    Little individual sized keto cheesecake with peanuts, caramel, and chocolate – I mean, what’s not to love? Especially when they have only 5g net carbs per serving!

    I decided to finally try a cheesecake recipe since I’m not really into cheesecake, but these were super good! Thanks! – Giovanna

    A close up shot of keto mini cheesecake on a white plate with a fork digging into it.
    Keto No Bake Cheesecakes

    6. Keto 7 Layer Salad

    Rarely does a salad recipe meet with this much enthusiasm! But this easy layered salad is delicious and perfect for entertaining. You can scale it up or down, depending on how many people you plan to serve.

    Best Layered Salad! My friends and family love this salad so much that they have told me to make it every day, all summer long. – Diane

    A white plate over a green and blue napkin, filled with mixed salad
    Keto Layered Salad Recipe

    7. Keto Peanut Butter Fudge

    This easy keto fudge recipe is so creamy and smooth, it’s the ultimate low carb and sugar-free treat for peanut butter lovers. It’s actually an older recipe that I updated, making is even easier and lower in carbs. And it seems my readers approve!

    Easily my favorite low carb dessert yet. I can’t tell this from regular peanut butter fudge. – Marisa

    Easy Keto Peanut Butter Fudge

    8. Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup

    I drew my inspiration for this keto chicken soup from the myriad recipes for Creamy Tuscan Chicken. You have probably seen these recipes all over the internet. Turns out that it’s just as delicious as a soup too!

    I just made this for lunch today! It was so easy to prepare and absolutely delicious! My husband took one bite and went WOW!! He loves it and so do I! – Melanie

    Close up shot of a bowl of Creamy Keto Tuscan Chicken Soup
    Keto Tuscan Chicken Soup

    9. Keto Churro Waffles

    How can you go wrong with light and crispy keto waffles dipped in cinnamon “sugar”? These are so fun and make a great breakfast, snack, or even dessert. And they’re dipped in a rich sugar-free chocolate sauce, just like real churros!

    The cinnamon churros were GREEAATT! My granddaughters were spending the night and we made these for breakfast. We all loved them, Thanks so much – Neila

    Two keto churro waffles on a white plate, with chocolate sauce in a pot beside the plate.
    Crispy Keto Churro Waffles

    10. Keto Pumpkin Bread

    There is nothing in the world that smells quite as good as a fresh loaf of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. It’s even better when said pumpkin bread is keto friendly so you can enjoy it guilt free. And it’s made entirely with coconut flour!

    I love this loaf so much I made it 5 times this fall! I even portion and freeze slices, warm up on defrost in the microwave, and put a little plant butter on before enjoying – so good! – Kate

    A loaf of keto pumpkin bread on a white plate with several slices of it in front and a pumpkin in the background.
    Keto Pumpkin Bread

    A few of my favorite keto recipes

    In case you haven’t noticed, I write a lot of keto recipes. Through the whims of Google and social media, some end up far more popular than others.

    So I thought I would share a few of my favorites that didn’t quite break the top 10. Enjoy the extra deliciousness!

    Keto Chocolate Cream Pie

    These easy no-bake chocolate cream pies are absolutely divine. I seriously dream about them sometimes, they are THAT good!

    3 mini chocolate cream pies on a white plate with a yellow flower beside them.
    Easy Keto Chocolate Cream Pie

    Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

    I’m a pork chop fanatic but these surpassed even my own expectations. Super juicy, with a delightfully crisp parmesan coating, they really deserve a spot on your must-make dinner list.

    Keto Parmesan Pork Chops on a blue plate with asparagus
    The Best Keto Pork Chops

    Mini Keto Ding Dong Cake

    Good things come in small packages! This sweet little cake is the mini version of my popular low carb Ding Dong Cake. And while it may be small, the flavor is mighty. It’s just the right size for a small, intimate celebration.

    Close up shot of keto ding dong cake on a white cake stand, with a slice partway removed to show the inside.
    Keto Chocolate Cake for Two

    Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies

    When it comes to a classic cookie like snickerdoodles, it was extremely important to me to get them right. I wanted that perfect chewy texture and funny cinnamon speckled appearance, and I think I nailed it!

    A cup of coffee on a white plate surrounded by keto snickerdoodles.
    Perfect Keto Snickerdoodles

    Easy Korean Beef with Zucchini Noodles

    This easy keto dinner recipe was a huge surprise hit for my whole family. The flavor is spectacular and it’s insanely simple to make. I won’t pretend it’s authentic Korean food, but it really satisfies that craving for good, Asian-style meals.

    A black bowl filled with easy keto korean beef.
    Easy Keto Korean Beef
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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Kelly Jones says

      February 01, 2022 at 6:46 pm

      ????????Two thumbs up Carolyn! Mr. Hubbs is a hard core sugar-a-holic. Poor man has been at my taste testing mercy for years. He claims he is now suffering from “Keto” PTSD. I cornered him the other day and insisted he take a bite of my cookie. I used the butter pecan cookie recipe but used walnuts and maple extract. He took one bite and said “ I have never been ‘Ketoed’ like that before. Do you have another?” Thank you Carolyn!

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      • Carolyn says

        February 01, 2022 at 9:33 pm

        Hooray!!!

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    2. Nikki says

      February 01, 2022 at 4:07 pm

      You need to add your pecan shortbread cookies to this list! The texture is amazing and they are oh so yummy!

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      • Carolyn says

        February 01, 2022 at 4:49 pm

        Ah, but that recipe was created long before 2021. This is just about the most popular from last year. 🙂

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    3. Noela Abou Saleh says

      January 01, 2022 at 3:55 am

      I would really love to try Keto as it has been recommended many timesesprcially for my PMR illness .nany thanks and a happy and healthy New Year

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    4. Wendy says

      December 30, 2021 at 9:28 am

      All the rest are favorites in my house, but I hadn’t yet tried the oatmeal. Oh my to do list. The Ding Dong cake is in my top 5 😉

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      • Carolyn says

        December 30, 2021 at 10:10 am

        Yay!!!

        Reply

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