21 Simple Make Ahead Keto Freezer Meals [Low Carb Freezer Recipes] (2024)

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When I started the keto diet seven years ago, making keto freezer meals was the last thing I had on my mind! I had no idea that prepping my meals ahead and batch cooking ingredients on the weekends would contribute significantly to my weight loss.

That was 148 pounds and 100 meal prep Sundays ago.

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When you start a low carb diet like keto, you spend a lot of time learning what you can and cannot eat, reading labels at the store, and calculating macros.

A lot of time.

Which is enough work even if you don’t have a full-time job or a family to feed.

Add in an actual life, plus trying to stay on a budget, and you’ve got a trifecta of reasons to give up before you get started.

Don’t give up! I lost the weight, and I learned how to meal prep and freeze food after my 40th birthday.

If I can do it, you can too!

By planning and making your meals ahead you’ll save money, time, and always have a freezer full of go-to breakfasts, snacks, and dinners for whenever hunger hits!

If you’re new to freezer cooking, read this post about how to get started step by step & download the Freezer Foods Cheat Sheet!

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If you’re ready to get this keto freezer meals party started now, I have a fabulous collection of make-ahead recipes that will make meal prep day, busy mornings and crazy weeknights easy!

Note: All of these meals freeze well even if they don’t call themselves a “Freezer Meal”!

See the notes with each recipe for any special instructions.

Keto Freezer Meals – Breakfast

Super Easy Breakfast Muffins

This easy breakfast recipe takes about 10 minutes to put together & comes in at 1.5 net carbs per muffin. To freeze: Cool & then wrap each muffin in plastic wrap & store inside ziplock bags. They will keep for up to 3 months! Get the recipe here

Mini Quiches with Almond Flour CrustMake Ahead Meal Mom

Cheesy Broccoli MuffinsPaleo Hacks

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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Freeze this make-ahead low carb casserole with sausage, eggs, and cheese for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Only 2 net carbs per serving! Get the recipe on Food Faith Fitness.

Easy Baked Eggs

Forget hard-boiled! Use your oven to bake eggs – with or without anything extra – and freeze them for those mornings when you have zero time. (Also known as every morning for me:) Get the details here on Word To Your Mother Blog

Favorite Breakfast Sandwich

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Each breakfast sandwich contains 4 net carbs and freezes well by wrapping individually in plastic wrap & freezer bags for up to 3 months. Get the recipe on Hey Keto Mama

Cream Cheese Pancakes

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Keep these low carb pancakes ready at all times! [Each one contains 2 net carbs.] Make a few batches on meal prep day & freeze in ziplock bags! Keep them separated by placing a piece of wax paper between each one! Get the recipe here.

Breakfast Biscuits with Sausage & Cheese

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Made with keto-friendly fathead dough, each breakfast biscuit stuffed with sausage & cheese contains 2 net carbs. Freezes fabulously for up to 3 months wrapped individually. Get the recipe on How To This & That

Keto Breakfast Pockets

Easy to customize and freeze ahead these Keto Breakfast Pockets from Joy Filled Eats only have 4 net carbs each! Reheat in seconds in the microwave on busy mornings when there’s no time to cook! Get the recipe on Joy Filled Eats

Breakfast Muffins With Sausage

These Keto Breakfast Muffins with Sausage are the perfect low carb, high protein breakfast recipe-with under 2 net carbs per muffin! Make a batch or two & freeze individually for super bust mornings! Get the recipe here

Low Carb FrittataLife Made Keto

Breakfast Casserole

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This keto sausage, egg and cheese casserole is easy to put together with only 6 ingredients & 1 net carb per serving. Freeze the leftovers or individual breakfast portions for up to 3 months. Get the recipe on Wholesome Yum

Related: 20 More Make-Ahead Keto Breakfast Recipes

Keto Freezer Meals Dinner

Beef & Broccoli – Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

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A much healthier, low carb alternative to take-out, this beef & broccoli recipe also makes meal prep day easy by using the crockpot & the microwave to steam the broccoli! To Freeze: Place the beef & the sauce in one freezer bag & keep the broccoli separate in another. Thaw in the fridge or add 2 hours to the cooking time in the crockpot! Get the recipe on Life Made Keto

Crockpot “Crack” Chicken

Slow cook this cream cheese, cheddar and bacon ranch shredded crack chicken in the crockpot, or bake it in the oven – either way, this recipe freezes well for up to 3 months.

Loaded Cauliflower Soup – Instant Pot

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Missing loaded potato soup? Try this low carb, loaded cauliflower soup recipe that is practically effortless to prep in the Instant Pot-or on the stove in case you haven’t picked up a pressure cooker yet! To Freeze: Add all of the ingredients to your Instant Pot, but leave the cream cheese & cheddar out. After the soup cools store in the freezer for up to 3 months. *Don’t forget to add in the cheeses on serving day! Get the recipe on Kalyn’s Kitchen

Cheeseburger Casserole

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This one dish skinny cheeseburger casserole has only 2 net carbs per serving & is the perfect make-ahead & freeze meal! To Freeze: Assemble the casserole & bake-leave the mustard, ketchup and extra cheese for serving day. Let it cool & store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Get the recipe on Wholesome Yum

Kalua Pork – Crockpot Recipe

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Combining two of my favorite things: crockpots & bacon. Make that three-it’s also EASY! And freezer-friendly! Wait, I think that’s 4 things. Math isn’t my thing, but bacon wrapped meat IS! Freeze this one before you cook it in an airtight freezer bag & be sure to thaw before cooking! Get the recipe on Happy Money Saver

Stuffed Taco Peppers – Slow Cooker

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Everything you love about a taco stuffed neatly into a low carb pepper! This recipe makes 6 peppers with 4 net carbs each. Go ahead & double up on this one. They taste fabulous! To Freeze: Freeze uncooked by stuffing the peppers on an uncovered baking sheet until they’re nice & frozen. Then transfer them into a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Allow these to thaw before you cook-and they’ll taste like you just whipped them together! Get the recipe on Ruled.Me

Meatloaf Wholesome Yum

Baked Chicken & Cauliflower Rice

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If you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive low carb recipe for lunch or dinner check out this chicken & cauliflower rice recipe! It comes together quickly, freezes well and contains only 5 net carbs per serving. To Freeze: You can freeze the chicken & rice separately in airtight ziplock bags or together in a covered container for up to 3 months. Get the recipe on I Breathe I’m Hungry

Chili

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Make this low carb no-bean chili in the crockpot, Instant Pot or stove! Each serving contains 7 net carbs. Get the recipe on Low Carb Spark

Chicken Fajita Soup

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Keep this flavorful low carb soup on hand for busy weeknights. Each serving contains only 4 net carbs. Freeze in Ziplock bags for up to 3 months. Get the recipe on Peace Love and Low Carb

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

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Love a casserole? Me too! Especially when it only has 3.7 net carbs per serving & is easy to put together! This low carb Chicken Cordon Bleu is a favorite for weeknight meals & it freezes well for up to 3 months! Get the recipe on i Save A to Z

Mini Chicken Pot PiesRuled.Me

Keto Hot Pocketsgnom-gnom

Cream Cheese Stuffed MeatballsDitch The Carbs

Moroccan Meatloaf Cups

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Take ground beef to the next level with this freezer-friendly recipe for Moroccan Meatloaf Cups! Only 15 minutes of prep time & 5 carbs per cup! Freezing Tips: Save the Pesto for serving day! Freeze cooked by giving them time to cool & wrap in plastic in a freezer bag. OR freeze unbaked in the muffin tray & once they’re frozen pop them out & into freezer bags for up to 3 months! Get the recipe on Sweet Peas and Saffron

Easy Keto MeatballsMake Ahead Meal Mom

Asian Turkey MeatballsWholesome Yum

Homemade Pizza

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Don’t you love the convenience of frozen pizzas? Having a few in the freezer makes me feel more prepared for life-especially with three kids! Convenient? Yes. Healthy? Not so much. Enter The Homemade Keto Pizza with 3 net carbs! Prep a few on meal prep day & save your SSS These cost a fraction of what you’ve been paying at the store! Get the recipe on This Mom’s Menu

Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash

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This low carb version of the traditional Shepherd’s Pie is topped with delicious mashed cauliflower and cheese & is loaded with healthy vegetables. Each serving contains 6.8 net carbs. To Freeze: Cook the pie & allow time for cooling. Then freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container or covered foil pan. Thaw overnight in the fridge & bake for 20 minutes or bake for an hour from frozen. Get the recipe on Ditch The Carbs

Mexican Zucchini Lasagna

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Taco meets lasagna in this protein-packed, low carb recipe that uses zucchini instead of noodles. Freeze baked in an airtight container or foil pan for up to 3 months. Get the recipe on Food Faith Fitness

Italian Stuffed Sausage MushroomsWholesome Yum

Sausage & Kale Mock LasagnaKalyn’s Kitchen

Chicken Enchiladas Wholesome Yum

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms – Freezer To Oven Meal

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If you don’t care for zucchini, but you love lasagna (And who doesn’t?) Use Portobello Mushrooms as a perfectly freezable low carb substitution for noodles! These stuffed mushrooms contain only 9 net carbs per serving & freeze well for up to 3 months. To Freeze: After they’ve cooled wrap each mushroom in wax paper to keep them from sticking to the aluminum foil that you’ll wrap around each one. Then freeze in an airtight container. No need to thaw before baking! Get the recipe on Sweet Peas and Saffron

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Did I Miss Anything?

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Or maybe I didn’t mention one of your favorite make-ahead keto freezer meals?

Either way, please let me know by leaving a comment below!

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FAQs

Can keto meals be frozen? ›

Keto Casseroles

For most casserole recipes, the best way to freeze is to fully cook and cool them first. You can then freeze the entire pan, or divide them up into individual servings. Wrap them up tightly to avoid freezer burn, and let them thaw completely before re-heating in the oven.

What is the lazy keto program? ›

The lazy keto diet is essentially another low-carb eating plan that helps with weight loss. The cardinal rule to lazy keto is to eat no more than 20 grams of carbs per day. Unlike the original keto diet, you do not have to track your calories. You also do not have to count other macronutrients: fat and protein.

Can you get keto ready meals? ›

Keto Chef Instant Chilled Meals - Konjac Vegan & Low Calorie, High in Protein, Microwavable Meal | Ready to Eat Meal Pack of 4 (370g) (Spaghetti Bolognese)

Are Atkins frozen meals really low carb? ›

Healthy low carb frozen meals are timesaving, easy ways for on-the-go low carb dieters to stay full and fuel their bodies all day long, and Atkins has plenty to choose from. Atkins' variety of low carb frozen meals ranges from breakfast scrambles to pasta bakes that are both flavorful and satisfying.

Does freezing food reduce carbs? ›

‍Also prepare, freeze and reheat meals makes you ingest fewer carbs. This process of freezing and reheating changes the molecular structure of the carbs (starch) in such a way that the starch is being transformed into a resistant form your body cannot absorb.

Why am I gaining weight on lazy keto? ›

People who consume too many calories may gain weight, even if they are in a state of ketosis. It is, therefore, important that people keep track of the number of calories that they consume. Sticking to a balanced meal plan can help a person work toward their ideal weight.

What happens if you eat keto but not in ketosis? ›

Without getting into true ketosis, dieters risk ingesting an enormous amount of fat—and potentially a lot of saturated fat, if you're eating animal meat—without any of the fat-burning effects of ketosis. “The fat is the thing that's problematic for a lot of people on keto,” Fung says.

Can you still lose weight on low-carb without ketosis? ›

However, a low carbohydrate diet can be beneficial for weight loss, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk, even if a person does not enter ketosis. By requiring people to limit carbohydrates to 10% or less, the lazy keto diet may help them avoid heavily refined foods and added sugars.

What are good no carb foods? ›

Foods that are typically allowed on a no-carb diet include: Meat and low carb animal products: chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, bison, pork, eggs, butter, lard, cheese. Seafood: salmon, tilapia, cod, shrimp, sardines, herring, crab.

Can I lose belly fat without cutting carbs? ›

You don't have to follow a strict low carb diet. Some research suggests that replacing refined carbs with unprocessed starchy carbs may improve metabolic health and reduce belly fat ( 34 , 35 ).

How do you eat low-carb without going into ketosis? ›

According to some scientists, a well-formulated low carb diet should be high in fat and moderate in protein. A good range to aim for is 0.7–0.9 grams of protein per pound (1.5–2.0 grams per kg) of body weight. Excessive protein consumption on a low carb diet can prevent you from getting into ketosis.

What is the ultimate keto meal plan? ›

The Ultimate Keto Meal Plan is a meal plan that includes recipes, shopping lists, tips, and many other meal plans that can enable you to lose weight. It includes 14 days of keto-friendly meals and snacks that are easy to prepare and delicious to eat.

Will one carb meal ruin ketosis? ›

Yes, even just one carb-rich meal can quickly get you out of ketosis. The carbs eaten on a cheat day will halt the production of ketones immediately until they are all metabolized by the body. It's not that complicated to achieve ketosis, but it does take time and effort.

Can fresh and lean meals be frozen? ›

You can freeze the meals which will extend their shelf-life up to 6-8 weeks, however, we recommend eating them fresh. If you do decide to freeze, letting your food thaw in your refrigerator for 36-48 hours before eating yields the best results.

Can you freeze lean kitchen meals? ›

Lean Kitchen is a locally owned and operated meal prep company. We offer fresh, convenient, healthy meals that can be picked up in store or delivered right to your door! Can I freeze Lean Kitchen Meals? Absolutely!

Can you freeze macros meals? ›

You can store the meal in your fridge for up to 10 days of collection,or up to 12 weeks in the freezer if you freeze the meals upon delivery. If meals are not consumed within 7 days we recommend placing meals in the freezer to avoid spoiling. Freezing meals will preserve all the nutrients and freshness.

Can you freeze and reheat factor meals? ›

The answer is yes—both! Most Factor meals can be stored in either place, depending on when you plan on eating them: within two days = fridge; longer = freezer.

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