IS VEGETARIAN KETO EVEN POSSIBLE?

Most certainly! If a vegetarian diet seems too restrictive to you, a keto menu that is vegetarian or even vegan may work for you. The only difference is that you can still eat both dairy products and eggs.

On a vegan and ketogenic diet, you are restrained in what you can eat and you definitely have to be more imaginative with your recipes and ingredients.

Here is a brief summary of some of the foods you can eat, in my next blog post I will review some of the meals I prepared during my 3 week keto experiment.

Low-carb vegetables: dark green leafy vegetables, mushrooms, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, pepper

Nuts and seeds: macadamia nuts, nuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, cashew, hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds.

Vegetable protein: tofu, tempeh

Fruits: berries, coconut and avocado

Fats: oils such as olive oil, coconut oil and avocado oil, olives, peanut butter

Coffee, tea and sugar-free drinks.

Milks: sugar-free vegetable milks

Sugar-free sweeteners (stevia and erythritol)

SOME VEGAN KETO RECIPES THAT ARE WORTH A TRY!

Now that we’ve covered the fundamentals of what a keto diet consists of let’s enter the recipes! I have collected a listing of recipes from all of my trusted vegan bloggers (their recipes consistently turn out amazing!) These are meals you are able to eat for lunch, breakfast, snacks, dinner, or even simply just a keto dessert!

VEGAN KETO BREAKFAST RECIPES

The following vegan keto breakfast recipes are low carb, vegan, and delicious!

1 – Curried Tofu Scramble (don’t serve w/roasted potatoes), recipe here. A vegan keto breakfast of a vegetable tofu scramble (minus the potatoes) on a white plate which is stacked on top of a textured brown plate. 2 – Berry Cauliflower and Greens Smoothie Bowl (No Bananas!), recipe here. Two vegan keto breakfast blueberry smoothie bowls topped with hemp seeds, strawberries, and granola on a wooden platter that is resting on a neutral background. Photo Credit: The Conscious Dietitian  3 – Low-Carb Maple Oatmeal (No oats!), recipe here.  A low-carb vegan keto breakfast bowl of oatmeal (no oats) that's topped with blackberries and sliced almonds and it's sitting on a stripped white towel. Photo Credit: My PCOS Kitchen 

VEGAN KETO SNACK RECIPES 

Each of the following vegan keto snack recipes are super tasty, plant-based, and the crackers would be delicious dipped in the guacamole! 4 – Low-Carb Keto Crackers, recipe here. A pile of seeded low-carb keto crackers on a brown plate that is placed on a rustic background. Photo Credit: The Conscious Dietitian  5 – Best Ever Guacamole, recipe here. A small white bowl of vegan keto guacamole is on top of a matte black plate that is holding tortilla chips and it's resting on a neutral background.. Photo Credit: Downshiftology 6 – Best Keto Low-Carb Crackers, recipe here. Three multi-colored bowls hold low-carb vegan keto crackers on a gray background with a soft yellow towel on the side. Photo Credit: Low Carb Yum 

VEGAN KETO LUNCH RECIPES

Each of the following vegan keto lunch recipes are delicious on their own but consider adding baked tofu or tempeh for a super filling protein boost! You could serve these meals for dinner too! 7 – Avocado Tomato Arugula Salad, recipe here.  A vegan keto tomato salad with avocado, arugula, onion, and balsamic vinaigrette is served in a white plater on a textured background with halved avocados and garlic on the side. 8 – Triple Green Kale Salad, recipe here.  A vegan keto salad with three types of greens and avocado, hemp seeds, and green onions is served in a white bowl on a rustic background. Photo Credit: I Heart Umami 9 – Tomato Mushroom Spaghetti Squash, recipe here. Vegan keto pasta with spaghetti squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, and fresh basil served in a white bowl on top of a white table with a green napkin on the side. Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats  10 – Asian Ginger Slaw, recipe here.  A vegan keto side dish of asian coleslaw is served on a large white platter and it's resting on a black background. 11 – Easy Broccoli Fried Rice, recipe here. A low-carb vegan side dish of broccoli fried rice with fresh herbs, green onions, and sliced almonds in a cast iron skillet with a white background. Photo Credit: I Heart Umami 

VEGAN KETO DINNER RECIPES 

All of these vegan keto dinner recipes are low-carb but filling, delicious, and perfect for a healthy supper! Make sure you check out the keto side dishes (after this section) to pair with these main courses. 12 – Spicy Thai Curry Cauliflower Soup, recipe here. A bowl of vegan keto soup made of cauliflower, coconut milk, and red curry paste is topped with green onions and hot sauce in a flower bowl and it's sitting on a rustic cutting board. 13 – Roasted Cauliflower Tofu Tacos (with low-carb vegan wraps), recipe here. Low-carb vegan keto tofu tacos made with crumbled tofu, roasted vegetables, sliced avocado, and butter lettuce in a spinach wrap on top of a white textured plate with a blue background. **This is a high protein vegan keto recipe!  14 – Instant Pot Whole Roasted Indian Masala Cauliflower, recipe here. Instant pot Indian Masala-seasoned cauliflower head in a large bowl with lots of sauce that a person is holding. Photo Credit: The Belly Rules the Mind 15 – Low-Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice, recipe here. A vegan keto dinner featuring low-carb cauliflower fried rice with broccoli, carrots, and cilantro on a texture white plate with a rustic background.