Here is a guide to recreating popular, classic comfort food recipes with a lower carb and ketogenic friendly twist. The best way to have discipline, reduce food boredom and have your low carb cake and eat it too!
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Whether you’re new to the low carb lifestyle or you have been a follower of this diet and way of eating for a long time, you can understand that after a few weeks, food boredom can set it in.
Sometimes it’s not even boredom but the “FOMO” (fear of missing out) involved when there are important parties, events, or holidays and you want to stay on track but not feel like you’re following a diet.
Food is a part of our lives and how we socialize, and no one wants to feel like they can’t enjoy themselves. It’s about finding balance in life long term so you can still make Keto Corn Tortillas on Taco Tuesday or indulge on pizza night with this Keto Chicago Thin Crust Pizza recipe.
That’s why I share these recreation recipes early on in the low carb cooking journey because it’s good to know you have these recipes as an option for when you find you really need them!
What to know about creating keto and low carb copycat foods?
- These recipes are intended to help find a middle ground for your favorite foods while staying low carb
- Texture is just as important as flavor. I focus on this a lot, but at the end of the day a noodle made from zucchini will never actually taste like pasta my friends (so have realistic expectations)
- Recreations can often be more involved. But, you’re here because you love to cook and want to find a way to make gourmet foods while sticking to a low carb lifestyle.
- I do my best to share ingredient substitutions in recipes (like when you can and cannot swap coconut flour for almond flour). But, keep in mind these are well tested recipes and I include every ingredient for a reason (especially in baking).
- While most recipes are made from scratch, I sometimes share store bought options so you can make semi-homemade comfort food recipes a little easier.
What are the best low carb or keto friendly store bought substitute products for low carb recreations?
While I do love to cook my own foods the majority of the time, sometimes it just makes sense to purchase or use one of these items. There are so many low carb products now on the market.
Here are some I’ve personally purchased and would recommend (I have never been sponsored or paid to give my opinion on any of these products, but I did use some affiliate links below for full transparency).
Buns & Breads:
- Sola Company Burger Buns (I use these on my copycat quarter pounder and they were honestly amazing as a low carb sub).
- Sola Company Hot Dog Buns (I’ve used these on this loaded KC hot dog and my keto copycat recipe for a Chicago dog too).
- Zero Carb Bread – While I love a good Keto Sub Salad as a substitute, sometimes you just have to have a sandwich. This bread is a good zero carb option if you simply need a “vehicle” for your sandwich.
- Franz Keto Hamburger Buns – An even lower carb option to the SOLA company buns that’s a great option too.
Wraps, Tortillas, and Pita Breads:
- Joseph’s Reduced Carb Lavash Wraps– These make excellent wraps and pair well with my family style platter meals like this Chicken Shawarma or my Greek Chicken Platter recipe.
- Joseph’s Pita Bread – I’ve used these in place of my Low Carb Flatbreads for example on these
- Low Carb Tortillas – Again, use these in a pinch when you need something quick and fast! Most stores will carry this brand as well.
- Quest Tortilla Style Chips – This variety pack lasts me a long time. It’s not cheap but I find having these on had long term make me much more likely to stick to low carb eating when needed.
Other Popular Recreation Favorites:
- Carba-Nada Low-Carb Fettuccine Pasta- Like I said, zucchini just doesn’t taste like noodles. While I will recreate recipes that will do the best for you to stick to a low carb diet, sometimes it’s nice having store bought alternatives when needed. I used these noodles in this Low Carb Italian Wedding Soup recipe.
- Black Soy Beans- No, beans are not usually low carb or keto friendly, however soy beans are a higher fiber lower carb option to that rule. These dried ones will be more budget friendly but you can also check out the Eden brand I use in my Low Carb Cuban Black beans recipe too.
- Keto Waffle/ Pancake Mix – I don’t have any recipes for this on my site. I just don’t often seek out sweet recipes for breakfast I think, or I’ll use a chaffle when needed. But, if you need an optional sub this mix is a good one to doctor up and make some low carb pancakes.
Low Carb Copycat Recreation Recipes:
Without further ado, grab the perfect list of all my favorite keto and low carb copycat recreations you can make at home and share with friends and family alike.
Homemade Keto Corn Tortilla Recipe
Following a keto diet and missing out on corn tortillas? This 1 net carb, homemade almond flour tortilla is the perfect substitute for keto tacos, keto flautas, keto tortilla chips and more!
How To Make Homemade Keto Tortilla Chips
If you’re extra like guacamole, then these keto and gluten free chips are for you! They’re super easy to make and four chips are around one net carb, leaving you more room for all the salsa and queso too!
How To Make Homemade Low Carb Flatbread (Video)
This low carb naan lavash style flatbread is a versatile coconut flour based dough that can be used to make everything from pizzas to pita chips. It’s incredible authentic bread-like texture is what makes this recipe stand out from other keto naan recipes!
Homemade Crispy Keto Pita Chips
An easy to make, crispy crunchy, keto diet friendly pita style chip recipe that’s perfect for dips, charcuterie boards, or just snacking!
Keto Copycat In N' Out Burger
Get your favorite smash burger fix at home with this keto double double “protein” style copycat burger recipe!
Homemade Keto Quarter Pounder (Royale With Cheese)
If you love a good trip to Mickey D’s, now you can make your own keto copycat McDonalds quarter pounder burger at home. The perfect combo of seasoned ground beef, seared and smothered with two layers of cheese, all the fixings, and even keto friendly bun options!
Keto Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
Try this delicious keto and gluten free take on a classic Chicago style deep dish pizza! Flaky (non-fathead dough) crust, cheese, sausage, and the sauce to top it all off!
Keto Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza
My favorite go-to thin crust keto pizza dough recipe that takes only a few minutes, is gluten free and dairy free, and is the perfect crispy, crunchy, cracker-style crust!
Keto Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
A healthier, low carb approach to a classic Pad Thai dish. This recipe features a keto friendly peanut sauce, chicken, and stir fried veggies over spaghetti squash noodles.
How To Make Crispy Keto Egg Rolls
Grass Fed Keto Thai Basil Beef Bowls
A spicy, Thai inspired keto recipe using beef, fresh basil, sweet red bell peppers and onions over tasty cauliflower rice. The perfect, at home “take-out” Thai restaurant style dish for the whole family.
The Best Keto Burger Sauce
If you have been searching for the perfect sugar free and keto friendly In N’ Out sauce, Big Mac sauce, or even a keto fry sauce, this is it! It’s easy to make, tangy, and the perfect addition to all your bunless burger recipes!
Classic Keto Chicago Hot Dog Recipe
Following a ketogenic diet but want to splurge on a Chicago style dog? Believe it or not, you can! Grab the full guide to making this classic hot dog vendors across the city are known for with a low cab keto twist!
Low Carb Loaded Kansas City Hot Dogs
Basic hot dogs stand aside with this fully loaded, low carb version of a Kansas City inspired style hot dog! All beef hot dog, filled with pulled pork, keto coleslaw and a keto KC style BBQ sauce too!
Homemade Keto Simple Syrup
An easy to make, classic simple syrup that’s low carb and keto friendly. This recipe is a versatile sweetener that can be used for cocktails, mixers, drinks, and homemade syrups without the carbs!
Easy Low Carb Hot Cocoa
A rich chocolate cocoa, made to be low carb and keto friendly. The perfect go-to hot chocolate all winter long.
The Best Keto Cinnamon Rolls
An ooey-gooey keto cinnamon roll that’s also gluten free and nut free too! These are the perfect addition to your breakfast table to share with family and friends!
Keto Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
Sugar cookie lovers unite! Check out this super easy, keto and low carb friendly fruit pizza recipe that’s a total crowd pleaser.
A Guide To Making Easy Keto Ice Cream
Get all the steps, tips, and techniques to making the perfectly creamy and irresistible no churn keto ice cream recipe! Mix and match to make all your favorite flavors and ice cream treats (from cones, to cakes, to affogatos and more)!
Keto Shortbread Sugar Cookies
These almond flour based, sugar free sugar cookies (I know, it sounds crazy) are the perfect base for all your keto baking cookie desires! Whether you bake up a batch as is, plan to make cut out cookies, or add other flavors, this recipe lends to so much creativity and deliciousness!
Keto & Gluten Free Samoa Cookies (with Video)
Try these easy to make, keto and gluten free Samoa inspired copycat girl scout cookies! A buttery, flaky cookie, covered in gooey keto caramel and drizzled with sugar free chocolate.
Keto Skillet Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who doesn’t love a good skillet cookie? Learn how to make my favorite keto skillet cookie that’s loaded with peanut butter and dark chocolate chips! It’s low carb, sugar free, and gluten free too!
Keto & Gluten Free Thin Mints
This fan favorite chocolate and mint flavored cookie comes back to life! Easy to make, this keto copycat thin mint recipe is gluten free, sugar free, and absolutely addictive (but without the guilt).
The Best Keto Caramel Sauce Recipe
Indulge (even on keto diet) with this chewy keto caramel! Learn how this allulose based caramel sauce is the perfect addition to all your keto friendly dessert recipes in just 15 minutes!
