Creative Keto-Friendly Lunch Recipes You Haven’t Seen Before

The hardest part about a keto lifestyle can be what to eat when you’re not at home, like at lunchtime. Trying to navigate takeout restaurant menus can be a minefield — low carb options are few and far between, and you risking getting knocked out of ketogenesis or eating something lackluster and bland. It can take a bit more preparation, but we think the reward of making and bringing your own lunch is SO worth it. Even if you work from home, knowing you’ve got a delicious lunch already prepared can be the difference between a productive morning and not. Check out our list of 26 keto-friendly lunches, and we know you’ll be inspired to make your own low-carb lunch in no time.

For optimum portability, we love bringing a pile of lettuce leaves and something to wrap in them, like Philly cheesesteak or tuna salad. You can assemble as few or as many as you’d like, right at your desk. If you’re more the everything-in-a-bowl-type, we’ve got ideas for you too, like our deconstructed egg roll bowls or keto chili. Sushi’s a no-go for low-carb because of the rice, so we got creative, and made sushi rolls out of bacon and zucchini. The options for fillings are endless, and you can go with your faves or whatever you’ve got leftover in the fridge. Having a tough week at work? You can always fall back on comfort food, like our cauliflower “mac” & cheese. Whatever you do, make sure to bring your lunch in something cute and functional you’ll be excited to pack every day (this list is aimed at lunchboxes for kids, but we’re adult enough to admit to being into them anyway).

Want more keto inspiration? Check out our keto breakfast and dinner ideas too. And don't forget the snacks!