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37 Best Cheap Keto Meals to Save Money AND Get Fit

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Sometimes you’re trying to get fit AND save money at the same time. Exercising and dieting can be quite expensive. I know all about it because I’m a frugal wife with a husband who loves working out. Sometimes we don’t see eye to eye so we’ve learned how to manage the lifestyle and still stay on budget. My hubby is on the ketogenic diet (I’ve jumped on and off that train several times). The frugal nut in me has experimented with several cheap keto recipes and learned to make keto work on a tight budget. Here, I’ve listed some of the best cheap keto meals for for persons doing the ketogenic diet on a budget. Who says you can’t get fit and save money at the same time?

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Table of Contents

    • What is the keto diet?
    • The keto diet on a budget?
  • 37 Best Cheap Keto Meals to Help you Save Money AND Get Fit
    • 1. Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Chicken
    • 2. Bacon and Egg Cups with Avocado
    • 3. Keto Cobb Salad
    • 4. Turmeric Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup
    • 5. Low Carb Bacon and Eggers
    • 6. Fajita-Inspired Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Peppers
    • 7. Easy Keto Beef Stroganoff
    • 8. Easy Keto Instant Pot Chili Verde
    • 9. Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Thighs
    • 10. Keto Creamy Pesto Chicken
    • 11. Keto Pecan Chicken Tenders
    • 12. Cajun Smothered Green Beans with Sausage
    • 13. Egg Roll in a Bowl
    • 14. Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup
    • 15. Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash
    • 16. Keto Air Fryer Whole Chicken
    • 17. Chicken Green Bean Casserole
    • 18. Pork Breakfast Sausage
    • 19. Cream Cheese Easy Egg Bake
    • 20. Chicken Bake
    • 21. Air Fryer Keto Low Carb Fried Chicken
    • 22. Keto Slow Cooker Pot Roast
    • 23. Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole
    • 24. Beef and Kale Instant Pot Soup
    • 25. Keto Chicken Quesadilla
    • 26. Keto Zucchini Fritters
    • 27. Keto Turkey Meatballs
    • 28. Instant Pot Bone Broth
    • 29. One Pan Pork Tenderloin Cabbage Skillet
    • 30. Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
    • 31. Instant Pot Keto Meatballs
    • 32. Keto Pork Chops in Parmesan Cream Sauce
    • 33. Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
    • 34. Italian Tuna Salad
    • 35. Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops
    • 36. Cuban Garlic Lime Steak
    • 37. Easy Baked Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

What is the keto diet?

The ketogenic (keto for short) is a diet which is low-carb, high-fat and moderate protein. When you restrict your carb intake, your body goes into a metabolic state called ketosis. The body now starts to burn fat to use as energy. You can read more about the keto diet here.

The keto diet on a budget?

We first started doing keto a few years ago. As such, I’ve had quite some time to experiment and try different recipes to see what works and what doesn’t. Currently, I am not on this diet so my hubby’s meals are separate. I meal plan to save money so I ensure that I incorporate his meals into my meal plan.

When meal planning, it can get boring making the same meals over and over. This makes sticking to a diet (especially while on a budget) even more difficult.


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To simplify life and to change things up a bit, check out the follow list of amazing, mouthwatering, cheap keto meals that are yummy AND guilt free. All of these meals are under $10 to make!

37 Best Cheap Keto Meals to Help you Save Money AND Get Fit

1. Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Chicken

popper chicken on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Mommy’s Fabulous Finds

Yummy chicken, cheesy, spicy goodness!

2. Bacon and Egg Cups with Avocado

eggs and vegetables on a plate - cheap keto recipes

From Slow The Cook Down

Eggs and avocado…healthy and delicious!

3. Keto Cobb Salad

salad on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Diabetes Strong

This salad is easy to make, low in carbs and full of flavor!

4. Turmeric Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup

soup in a bowl - cheap keto recipes

From The Gerd Chef

Perfect cheap keto meal for a cold and chilly day!

5. Low Carb Bacon and Eggers

bacon, cheese and boiled eggs on a plate - cheap keto recipes

From Meal Plan Addict

Only 3 ingredients and super easy to prepare!

6. Fajita-Inspired Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Peppers

meat and veggies on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Mashup Mom

Flavorful fajitas paired with the juiciness of bone-in chicken! Yum!

7. Easy Keto Beef Stroganoff

beef stroganoff in a bowl - cheap keto recipes

From Keen For Keto

Easy to make AND kid approved? Yes Please!

8. Easy Keto Instant Pot Chili Verde

meat in a bowl - cheap keto meals

From Beauty and the Foodie

Low carb, keto, paleo, whole 30 and DELICIOUS!

9. Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Thighs

chicken thighs, spinach and cheese in a pan - cheap keto recipes

From Easy Keto Dishes

Now doesn’t that look mouthwatering?!

10. Keto Creamy Pesto Chicken

creamy pesto chicken in a bowl - cheap keto meals

From Two Sleevers

A quick, easy and yummy meal using leftovers from your kitchen pantry!

11. Keto Pecan Chicken Tenders

pecan chicken tenders on a plate - cheap keto recipes

From Two Sleevers

These pecan chicken tenders give you the flavor of breaded chicken…but without the carbs! WIN!

12. Cajun Smothered Green Beans with Sausage

green beans and sausage in a pan - cheap keto meals

From A Sprinkling of Cayenne

A special from South Louisiana that it keto, low carb, gluten free and a whole lot of yum!

13. Egg Roll in a Bowl

eggroll in a bowl - cheap keto meals

From Melanie Cooks

It takes less than 15 minutes to prepare this bowl of yummy keto goodness!

14. Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

popper chicken soup in a bowl - cheap keto recipes

From Eating on a Dime

This soup is keto friendly, packed with flavor and perfect for a chilly night!

15. Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash

bakes spaghetti squash - cheap keto recipes

From Home Cooking Memories

This cheap keto meal only requires 3 ingredients, is meatless, gluten free, frugal and delicious!

16. Keto Air Fryer Whole Chicken

baked chicken on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Juicy, tender, flavorful meat with crispy skin. Yum!

17. Chicken Green Bean Casserole

chicken casserole on a fork - cheap keto recipes

From Low Carb Yum

Shredded chicken and green beans in a creamy cheese sauce! Makes you wonder if you’re really on a ‘diet’ huh?

18. Pork Breakfast Sausage

pork sausage on a plate - cheap keto recipes

From Health, Home & Happiness

This sausage is an easy, filling and delicious keto breakfast!

19. Cream Cheese Easy Egg Bake

egg bake, donuts, pastries spread - cheap keto meals

From Joy Filled Eats

Simple, delicious and healthy!

20. Chicken Bake

bakes chicken drumsticks in a bowl - cheap keto recipes

From Yummy Inspirations

This chicken bake is low carb, keto friendly and picky-eater approved!

21. Air Fryer Keto Low Carb Fried Chicken

air fryer fried chicken on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Wholesome Yum

Crispy, fried chicken…but healthy!

22. Keto Slow Cooker Pot Roast

meat on a plate - cheap keto recipes

From Wholesome Yum

Keto comfort food for the soul!

23. Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

spaghetti squash pizza casserole on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Raia’s Recipes

Spaghetti squash that tastes like pizza?! Count me in!

24. Beef and Kale Instant Pot Soup

beef and kale soup in a bowl - cheap keto recipes

From Raia’s Recipes

Here is another absolutely delicious recipe from Raia! Who would have ever thought that kale and beef would work so perfectly together? This soup is great for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything between!

25. Keto Chicken Quesadilla

chicken quesadilla on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Officially Gluten Free

Y’all! This quesadilla can be made in under 20 minutes and will melt in your mouth! Who needs carbs with these amazing cheese shells and delicious chicken?!

26. Keto Zucchini Fritters

zucchini fritters stacked on a plate - cheap keto recipes

From Officially Gluten Free

These fritters are low carb and to die for!

27. Keto Turkey Meatballs

turkey meatballs in a bowl - cheap keto meals

From Simplistically Living

These bites are so easy to make and full of flavor. They’re also perfect to grab as a quick bite during snack time at work!

28. Instant Pot Bone Broth

Bone broth in a bowl - cheap keto recipes

From Freezer Meals 101

You don’t get more frugal than this! This cheap keto meal is made using bones instead of the actual meat itself. This means you can simply save up all the bones from your bone-in chicken parts or other meats. This cheap keto recipe is a must!

29. One Pan Pork Tenderloin Cabbage Skillet

pork and cabbage on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Ketogenic Woman

This is the perfect keto meal because it consists of healthy fats and yummy low carb veggies. The best part is that this is a ONE PAN meal which means easy cooking and easy cleanup! Win Win!

30. Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

baked whole chicken on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Recipes From a Pantry

You already know it’s cheaper is cook a whole chicken rather than purchasing chicken parts. So here’s an amazing Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe that is on budget and delicious!

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31. Instant Pot Keto Meatballs

meatballs in a sauce in a bowl - cheap keto recipes

From Recipes From a Pantry

Here is yet another mouthwatering keto meatballs recipe that is both good for your tastebuds and good for your wallet!

32. Keto Pork Chops in Parmesan Cream Sauce

pork chop and broccoli on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Mom Foodie

Guys, this is a low carb, low cost, absolutely delectable keto meal! Be sure to look for the thickly cut pork chops as they are kept moist!

33. Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry

chicken stir fry cabbage on a plate - cheap keto recipes

From Mom Foodie

This cheap keto meal is super simple and only takes a few minutes to make. This can easily become a regular part of your meal plan.

34. Italian Tuna Salad

tuna salad on a bed of lettuce on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Mom Foodie

This salad is loaded with fresh vegetables, garlic, parsley and olives! It’s nutritious and keto-friendly!

35. Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

bacon wrapped chicken on a plate - cheap keto meals

From Dancing Through the Rain

With only 3 ingredients, this cheap keto meal is so easy to make! Eat alone or pair with veggies (instead of the rice) for the perfect keto lunch or dinner!

36. Cuban Garlic Lime Steak

seasoned, cooked steak on a cutting board - cheap keto recipes

From Latina Mom Meals

This steak is tender, juicy and delicious! It’s marinated in lots of garlic and lime juice and is a must have in your cheap keto meals list!

37. Easy Baked Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

parmesan crusted tilapia and veggies on a pan - cheap keto meals

From Wholesome Yum

This cheap keto recipe only used 4 ingredients so it’s super simple to make and so very yummy too!

Hopefully these keto recipes can make your meal prep AND your budgeting a simpler process!

Do you have any other go-to cheap keto meal? Share with us in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you!

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  1. Jenn, from Keen for Keto says

    January 30, 2019 at 12:14 am

    Thanks for including my Easy Keto Beef Stroganoff recipe, Amanda! These recipes look so yummy. Pinned!

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    • Amanda says

      January 30, 2019 at 8:29 am

      Hey Jenn,

      Thank you for contributing and thanks for pinning!

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