These keto Christmas recipes will help you plan your low carb holiday menu course by course. From make ahead breakfast casseroles to festive appetizers, main dishes, sides and desserts consider your Christmas menu planned!
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Worried about sticking to your low carb or keto diet during the holidays? It’s not just you. Every year, women (and men) with the best intentions slip a little. If you want to make sure that doesn’t happen to you – make a plan!
My first holiday season on keto was not easy.
My family didn’t get it – heck, my mom still can’t pronounce keto: It’s KEY-TOE, Mom!
I made it through by finding fabulous low carb recipes that tasted like the classics – Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes that most of my family members don’t even recognize as “diet”! (If you missed the keto Thanksgiving recipes I’ll forgive you, but you may want to circle back to that one later! Even if it’s just for my friend Kacey’s bacon wrapped turkey recipe!)
What I’m saying is that if this is your first year-err-holiday season on the keto diet you need to prepare for a challenge and come to the table with low carb recipes like these Christmas recipes I’m sharing today.
Here’s how I’ve organized this year’s Christmas feast: breakfasts, appetizers, sides, mains, and then, of course, dessert. To get to any of the recipes super fast just click on the image.
And please, enjoy!
Psst: This post was originally published on November 2, 2018 and was updated November 2, 2025 to bring you the most up to date information.
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Breakfast Ideas
Make-Ahead Casserole
Make Christmas morning a little easier by making one of my favorite keto casseroles ahead! This delicious breakfast casserole is the perfect combination of Italian sausage, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and roasted red pepper. Get the recipe on Food Faith Fitness
Make Ahead Breakfast Muffins
These low-carb muffins make the perfect keto breakfast on the go. Make them ahead for busy mornings, or put them together in 10 minutes for a low-carb, ketogenic breakfast of champions. Get the full recipe here.
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
This recipe is ridiculously versatile, perfect for meal prep, holiday brunches, or just regular Tuesday mornings when you need breakfast that doesn’t suck. Plus, it’s keto-friendly, gluten-free, and can easily be adapted for whatever you have in your fridge.
Sugar-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Soft & fluffy cinnamon rolls make a great low carb breakfast for Christmas Day. Only 1.3 net grams of carb per roll! Get the recipe on Sugar Free Londoner
Zucchini Fritter Eggs Benedict
Perfectly poached eggs with Hollandaise, prosciutto and tomato on a zucchini fritter with 5 net carbs – a perfectly low carb brunch recipe that you can put together in 20 minutes.
Keto Christmas Appetizers
Blinis
Light, fluffy, and low carb blinis! In case you’re wondering, a blini is a Russian pancake traditionally made from wheat-but these are keto-friendly! Topped with salmon and cream cheese these are the perfect Christmas appetizer! Feel free to impress everyone at your next holiday gathering with your vast knowledge of appetizer trivia. I won’t tell! Get the recipe on KetoDiet App
Cheese, Ham & Olive Bites
We love a pick up appetizer. Oh, and if you’re going for a rustic look on your holiday grazing table – grab a few of these on Amazon. Get the recipe on My Kitchen Love
Sausage Balls
Keto Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese – The must-have low carb, keto sausage ball appetizer, breakfast or snack recipe that takes sausage, almond flour, cream cheese & egg to another level with 1.4 net carbs via WTYM Blog.
Brie
Everyone will adore this keto-friendly appetizer! Bonus: You can make this one ahead! Get the recipe on gnom-gnom
Mini BLT Party Bagels
These mini BLT’s make the perfect bite-sized holiday party appetizer!
Salad Kabobs
There’s something for everyone on an Antipasto platter. You can’t go wrong. Unless you’re hosting a family event in which case, expect some drama. But not over the food! Add all of your (& maybe your sister’s) favorite meats, cheeses, olives, peppers-and don’t forget lettuce for garnish. It’s VIP for the presentation! Get more details on Mantitlement
Spinach Dip
Creamy, cheesy, low-carb spinach dip with just 3.7g net carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for parties, game day, or whenever you need a keto-friendly appetizer that tastes amazing via WTYM Blog.
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
It’s Christmas so we are upping our appetizer game with seafood and bacon! Make these low carb bacon wrapped scallops in 25 minutes! Get the recipe on Pinch and Swirl
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus A 3 ingredient appetizer you can put together fast and disappears even faster at a get together. Double or triple up! Get the recipe on Low Carb Yum
Cucumber Bites
If you’ve got 15 minutes then you have plenty of time to get these cucumber bites assembled & ready to go! All you need is cucumber, avocado, smoked salmon, and a few black or white sesame seeds! Get the recipe on Tastaholics
Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs
This clean eating keto recipe is the best of land and sea in an appetizer. Get the fabulous recipe on Our Food Fix
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Mushrooms
Each bacon-wrapped mushroom is perfectly portioned to pack a ton of flavor without the carbs! The major players are super healthy, superfood white button mushrooms stuffed with a decadent combination of smoked cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheese.
Keto Christmas Side Dishes
Cauliflower Mash with Goat Cheese
If you’re looking for the ultimate keto side dish that’ll make everyone at your holiday table forget about mashed potatoes, this Keto Goat Cheese Cauliflower Mash is IT. Creamy, luxurious, and packed with flavor, this low carb cauliflower mash is about to become your new go-to for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and every special occasion in between.
Roasted Mushrooms & Veggies
Mushrooms, cauliflower, tomatoes, and garlic roasted Italian-style! Delicious with a fabulous presentation! Get the recipe on Jo Cooks
Sweet “Potato” Casserole
Butternut squash subs in this keto-friendly version of a classic holiday recipe. One of my favorite keto Christmas recipes! Get the full recipe on Wholesome Yum
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
What can I say about this Brussels Sprouts side dish other than it’s an easy, healthy low carb side that screams I worked all day on this, but it took less than 40 minutes to pan roast these Brussels Sprouts to perfection in bacon, butter, and olive oil?
Oh, I know, maybe that this stand-out side is low carb, keto, paleo, and gluten-free? Full recipe here.
Green Beans with Prosciutto
This 4 ingredient green bean recipe comes together fast and goes with everything! Get the recipe on Food Faith Fitness
Balsamic Roasted Broccoli Salad
I love a broccoli salad with Christmas dinner! This one has everything you’re looking for in a Christmas side: a strong and bold flavor that goes well with any main course along with a fabulous presentation. Bonus: You can make it in under 30 minutes! Get the recipe on Savory Tooth
Cauliflower Rice Risotto
If you’re looking for a vegan side to serve or want to try something new this year please let me suggest this delicious cauliflower rice dish! It’s easy and will only take 30 minutes from start to finish! Get the recipe on Detoxinista
Loaded Cauliflower
This loaded cauliflower casserole is the ultimate healthy comfort food swap for mashed potatoes. Loads of cream cheese, cheddar, butter, and bacon combined with cauliflower create an unbelievably delicious side dish that is ready to serve in 45 minutes. Get the recipe on Word To Your Mother Blog
Related: 46 Keto Sides For Every Occasion
The Main Course
Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin
Bacon-Wrapped Balsamic & Rosemary Beef Tenderloin If you’re planning on serving (and devouring) a beef tenderloin for Christmas dinner here’s the only recipe you need! Wrapped in bacon and seasoned with rosemary, sage, garlic, butter, and balsamic vinegar this beef tenderloin will be the star of the show! Get this fabulous recipe on The Cookie Writer
Prime Rib
Garlic Butter Prime Rib This mind-blowing prime rib is melt in your mouth tender with a seared garlic butter herb crust that is nothing short of amazing! Can you sense my enthusiasm for this cut of beef? Get the details on how to prep and cook it on The Recipe Critic
Rosemary & Mustard Glazed Ham
I believe ham may be mandatory for Christmas dinner-without the carbs of course! Get this low carb recipe on I Breathe I’m Hungry
Desserts
Pumpkin Bread
An almond flour recipe miracle that tastes like old school cake and takes close to zero effort – with less than 3 net carbs per slice! Get the full recipe here.
Egg Nog
Is it Christmas without eggnog? Get your festive drink on with this must-have rich and creamy keto Christmas recipe! Find it on Ruled.Me
Christmas Cookie Martini
Christmas Cookie Martini Recipe For a dessert beverage that won’t kick you out of ketosis! Get the Martini glasses here
Hot Chocolate
Creamy, decadent homemade keto hot chocolate topped with whipped cream just like Grandma used to make. (If your Grandma was on the keto diet.) .
Shortbread Cookies
This (keto) shortbread cookies recipe is easy, low carb, gluten-free, and – it tastes like legit old school classic buttery shortbread. Get the recipe on Word To Your Mother Blog
Chocolate Cake
This rich and decadent chocolate dessert is perfect for holiday baking and chocolate lovers everywhere:)
Chocolate Truffles
Satisfy your chocolate cravings & stay in ketosis with this delightful dessert recipe with only 1 net carb per truffle! Get the details on It’s Simple by How To This And That
Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Make this creamy low carb pecan pie cheesecake in the Instant Pot! Get the recipe on All Day I Dream About Food
Related: 21 Of The Best Keto Christmas Cookies
Grain-Free Rum Balls
Keto Grain-free Rum Balls One of the healthiest keto Christmas recipes ever! Loaded with protein and omega 3’s these keto rum balls are more than a guilt-free Christmas dessert! Get the recipe on Healthful Pursuit
Fudge
Chocolate & Walnut Keto Fudge Homemade candy at Christmas is the best & this keto fudge will not disappoint! Get the recipe on Ditch The Carbs
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