The 10 Best Keto Snacks: Beef, Chips, Vegan

A great keto snack one tastes amazing, curbs your hunger, and is, of course, low in carbs. Vermont’s Original Beef & Pork Sticks are our overall best keto snack for those very reasons. Each stick has 80 calories, 6 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein, and zero carbs. A keto eater’s dream! Vermont offers their keto meat sticks in a variety of flavors, such as Turkey Pepperoni, BBQ Beef, and Honey Mustard Turkey—no bored taste buds here. Their best selling flavor is the Original Beef & Pork (keeping it classic).

Since these meat sticks are high in both protein and fat, they help nip your hunger in the bud and keep you full and energized between meals, without breaking ketosis. Although there are zero carbs, they do contain sugar. Vermont uses only the highest quality meat, which is entirely free from antibiotics and hormones, and fed an entirely vegetarian diet. Plus, these meat sticks are free of nitrates or other preservatives. For our keto friends that are gluten- and dairy-free, no worries here, because Vermont’s products are 100% free from both.

A 24-pack sells for a reasonable $32.95. Also, if you know you will be munching on these meat sticks often, you can subscribe and save 10%. We love this keto snack, and it is evident that many others do, too. Vermont’s keto meat sticks have hundreds of 5-star reviews on their website.

Eating keto can be a challenge, and searching for keto-approved snacks can be stressful. Or, it can feel like you are eating the same thing over and over. The Keto Box makes these two concerns disappear. It is your one-stop-shop for all things keto snack. The Keto Box is a subscription that is delivered to your door every month, filled with delicious keto goodies. Each month, you get over ten different keto snacks like bars, cookies, and nuts; as well as keto baking supplies, such as keto brownies; plus keto-approved sauces and condiments.

The subscription is $40 per month and renews automatically, but you can easily cancel at any time. With the subscription, you also get exclusive coupons, a 28-day keto meal plan, and coaching. Although you can send feedback on the snacks you loved or didn’t like so much, you can’t fully customize your box by selecting your snacks. For super picky keto eaters, this may be a concern, but the benefit is that you get to try new keto foods every month.

The Keto Box takes keto snacking very seriously. It does not include any foods with over 5 grams of net carbs, or sweeteners that aren’t keto-friendly. While some of their products are gluten- and dairy-free, boxes are not customizable for food allergies or dietary restrictions.

When you think of keto snacks, the obvious choice may seem like meat and cheese—but what about our vegan or vegetarian keto friends? Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about you. Keto Bars are completely keto, vegan, and vegetarian approved. Plus, they are free from the most common allergens: gluten, dairy, and soy.

The ingredients are simple, including nuts, coconuts, and fruit. These bars are sweetened with erythritol and stevia, which do not provide any carbohydrates. Still, followers of the keto diet are divided on whether or not to eat artificial sweeteners. Each bar has 18 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein, and 5 grams of carbs. The ratio of fat to protein and carbs is entirely in line with keto. With 18 grams of fat, they are sure to keep you satisfied.

Keto Bars come in four different flavors, like chocolate peanut butter, chocolate-covered strawberry, mint chocolate, and dark chocolate coconut almond. Can’t decide? They offer a sampler, which includes three of each flavor. Reviewers on the website rave about how tasty the flavors are, with close to a 5-star average. A box of ten sells for $24.95, which means each bar is just under $2.50. However, if you subscribe, you can save 10%.

The crunch of a tortilla chip can feel like a distant memory for the keto dieter, but who says corn is the only ingredient that makes a good chip? Quest’s milk protein-based chips have all the crunch and flavor of a tortilla chip with a tiny fraction of the carbs. These chips come in seven flavors, such as loaded taco, nacho cheese, barbeque, and sour cream and onion.

Quest is a high-protein snack, which is still appropriate on a keto diet. A bag of the nacho cheese flavor contains 6 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbs and 18 grams of protein. The chips are available in a 12-pack for $24.99, which means one bag is around $2. When you compare the price of Quest chips to regular chips, it is safe to say these chips are very reasonably priced. Typically we expect much higher prices for keto-friendly snacks.

The main ingredient is cheese and other dairy proteins. While these chips are gluten-free and keto-friendly, if you are vegan or sensitive to dairy, these chips won’t jive with your dietary restrictions. On Amazon, reviewers give these keto tortilla chips close to a 5-star average. People say these chips satisfy their crunchy chip cravings without breaking hard-earned ketosis.

There is nothing better than a bowl of crunchy granola in the morning. Low Karb’s Cinnamon Nut Granola is made with almonds, nuts, seeds, coconut, and a dusting of cinnamon—and honestly, you can’t tell it apart from oat-based granola. The biggest difference is that a bowl of Low Karb granola contains only 2 grams of net carbs. Customers on their website are impressed with the flavor, giving this granola a 5-star rating.

Low Karb is also available in a cacao flavor and blueberry cinnamon. Although, some of the reviews say all the varieties taste the same. This granola is sugar-free and sweetened with erythritol, a keto-approved sugar alcohol. Some keto dieters do not allow sugar alcohol in their diet, so it is important to be aware of which sweeteners are used. Each serving (1/3 cup) contains 190 calories, 18 grams of fat, and 5 grams of protein. There are 10 grams of carbs in total, 4 grams of which are fiber and 4 grams are sugar alcohol, leaving 2 grams net carbs per bowl.

An 11-ounce bag sells for $12.99, which is quite a bit more expensive than regular granola, but it works out to be less than $0.50 per bowl. However, customers online note that the portion size is small for the price. Since regular granola uses oats, which are much cheaper than nuts and seeds, the price is on the expensive end, but still very fair.

The term “fat bomb” is probably familiar if you follow a keto diet. A fat bomb is basically a mix of high-fat foods like oils and nuts, and sometimes cocoa or a keto-friendly sweetener. In many cases, people make their own fat bombs. Left Coast Performance’s Keto Nut Butter takes the work out of fat bombs by offering a whole jar of high-fat, delicious nut butter.

The ingredients are simple: macadamia nuts, almonds, cashews, coconut butter, and MCT oil. Individuals following the keto diet love MCT oil, as it is easily absorbed and becomes a quick source of energy while in ketosis. The nuts in the nut butter are not only very high in healthy fats, but they are also a good source of fiber, too. One tablespoon contains 10 grams of fat, 2 grams of protein, and 1 gram of net carbs with 2 grams of fiber.

Each jar contains about 17 servings and costs $14.99. If you compare the price to other nut butter on grocery store shelves, Left Coast seems expensive. Keep in mind, this nut butter contains MCT oil as well as coconut butter, which elevates it even more. Currently, this nut butter comes in just one flavor, but reviewers online rave about how tasty it is.

Sometimes when you reach for a snack, you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. Being on a keto diet can eliminate many of the typical sweet treats available. But, don’t worry, there are options—and good ones. Dang Coconut Chips are crunchy, have a naturally sweet taste, and (most importantly) are keto-friendly.

These chips have two ingredients, coconut and sea salt—that means no added sugar or sugar alcohols. Although, coconut does contain natural sugars and carbohydrates. For one serving, which is one-third of a bag, there are 15 grams of fat, 2 grams of protein, and 10 grams of carbs with 5 grams as fiber. This means, for one-third of the bag, there are 5 grams net carbs, but for the whole bag you are looking at 15 grams of net carbs.

The coconut chips come in four flavors: lightly salted, original, caramel, and chocolate. Be aware the original, caramel, and chocolate varieties are not keto-friendly, as they contain added sugar. While this product has excellent reviews on Amazon with a 4.3-star average, there are quite a few customers who are not fans of the taste.

When you think about cheese, you may think gooey, savory, stringy, chewy. The words crispy and crunchy don’t usually come to mind. Whisps Cheese Crisps flipped the script on cheese and used the keto-favorite ingredient to make a satisfying crunchy snack. They offer five flavors: asiago pepper jack, cheddar, bacon BBQ, tomato basil, and parmesan, which all contain only 1-2 grams of carbs per serving.

They are also gluten-free, and the ingredients are simple: cheese! Each flavor has a combination of different cheeses baked with various herbs and spices to create different flavor options. There are no artificial ingredients in these crisps. Plus, the milk and cheese come from hormone-free cows. Aside from being low in carbs, this tasty snack is also a good source of calcium.

One complaint people have is the portion size. For the price, reviewers say there is not much product in the bag, and the bag is mostly filled with air. A pack of five sells for just under $20 on Amazon. While many of the reviews on Amazon are positive, some people feel these cheese snacks have crunch but lack flavor.

EPIC is known for its unique animal-protein snacks. As a brand, EPIC emphasizes grass-fed, high-quality meats, which make for healthy snacks that are satisfying. Also, EPIC is committed to respecting animals and uses every part of each animal to create products and avoid waste. While their snacks are suited for the paleo diet, these Pork Rinds are perfectly designed for a keto diet.

EPIC Pork Rinds are made from pork skin and pork fat, along with salt, pepper, and other seasonings. They are fried in pork lard to create a crispy, crunchy snack. In a 0.5-ounce serving, there are zero carbs, 8 grams of protein, and 4.5 grams of fat. Although these are keto by the book, animal proteins and fats that are fried at high temperatures are not typically considered “health-promoting.” This type of preparation produces advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which are inflammatory and are associated with some chronic diseases. It is important to consume a lot of antioxidants to counteract AGES.

Aside from being both keto- and paleo-friendly, pork rinds are also gluten-free. They come in a 2.5-ounce bag, which is about five servings of 0.5 ounces each. They are sold in a four-pack for $15.99, which works out to $4 per bag. There is a total of seven appetizing flavors, including Texas BBQ, Chili Lime, and Maple Bacon.