Ready to Try the Keto Diet? Here's a 7-Day Meal Plan to Get You Going
They always say starting your diet is the hardest part. I agree that it is difficult to stop your old habits and transition into new ones, but I think there's something even harder. That's sticking to your new diet. You may be loving the diet, but sometimes it can get boring eating the same things every single day. Especially for the keto diet, you're limited to certain food groups, so it's important to find ways to change it up. This will prevent you from reaching for something that will kick you out of ketosis out of pure boredom. If you want to have some fun in the kitchen, throw on your keto chef hat and apron and try this seven-day meal plan. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are included!
Monday
Nothing says starting the week off strong like pancakes for breakfast!
- Breakfast: Wheat-free pancakes
- Snack: Brazil nuts
- Lunch: Mason jar salad
- Snack: Blueberries
- Dinner: Sticky sesame wings
Tuesday
Eggs can get boring really fast on the keto diet, so Tuesday is the day to change it up with a recipe for chia pudding.
- Breakfast: Yogurt chia pudding parfait
- Snack: Strawberries dipped in ChocZero low-carb chocolate
- Lunch: Tabbouleh vegetarian salad
- Snack: Toasted hazelnuts
- Dinner: Cauliflower fried rice
Wednesday
Day three is the day to prove to yourself you can enjoy your favorite foods keto-style.
- Breakfast: Cheesy egg and veggie muffins
- Snack: Celery and carrots
- Lunch: Cucumber and avocado salad
- Snack: Chocolate coffee keto granola
- Dinner: Garlic lemon shrimp with cauliflower grits
Thursday
This is the day to try new recipes that you can store in the freezer for when that sweet tooth hits, like fudge bars and fat bombs.
- Breakfast: No-bake n'oatmeal fudge bars
- Snack: Raspberries
- Lunch: Guacamole chicken salad
- Snack: Peanut butter fat bomb
- Dinner: Beef and broccoli
Friday
Fridays are for relaxing, so bring it back to the basic meals.
- Breakfast: Eggs, avocado, and smoked salmon breakfast bowl
- Snack: Broiled grapefruit
- Lunch: Grilled chicken salad
- Snack: Bacon and brussels sprouts skewer
- Dinner: Roasted butternut squash soup
Saturday
It's so easy to slip on your diet when the weekend comes around, but having fun new recipes to look forward to makes it a lot easier to stay on track.
- Breakfast: Caprese breakfast egg cups
- Snack: Blueberries
- Lunch: Butternut squash soup leftovers
- Snack: Almonds and cashews
- Dinner: Sheet-pan fajitas
Sunday
End the week strong with an Instagram-worthy breakfast, delicious light snacks, and the most heavenly dinner.
- Breakfast: Two baked eggs in avocados
- Snack: Tablespoon of almond butter
- Lunch: Fajita leftovers salad
- Snack: Raspberries
- Dinner: Lemon garlic black pepper shrimp