If you’ve recently started the keto diet, snacks have become more focused on healthy fats versus carbohydrates. You can make your snacks keto-friendly by first updating your knowledge of which snacks have healthy fats and which don’t. Next, start picking healthier options based on those high in healthy Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and lean proteins, yet low in carbohydrates and refined sugars.

Here are some snacks that are keto-friendly with all the right fats:

Mixed nuts

• Nuts have healthy fats and high nutritional value. They can help reduce the risk of heart diseases and cancer.
• They’re filling and help you lose weight as they have the right combination of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
• They contain about 180 calories per ounce on average.

Greek yogurt with mixed berries

• Plain yogurt and berries make a nutritious and delicious snack.
• This combination is filled with calcium, potassium, protein, and antioxidants.
• You can choose a set of your favorite type of berry to add to this yogurt or use an array of them to attain multiple benefits.
• Combining 3.5 ounces of yogurt with half a cup of berries amounts up to 150 calories.

Cottage cheese with cinnamon and flax seeds

• All of these ingredients have impressive health benefits, and when combined, can be extremely healthy.
• Cottage cheese is rich in protein and CLA (a healthy fatty acid). Cinnamon helps with blood sugar, while flax seeds work their magic against weight gain and cancer.
• Here’s a recipe you can use to make the best of this combination:
  • Add half a teaspoon of cinnamon and a full teaspoon of ground flax seeds to half a cup of cottage cheese
  • Add a dash of a natural sweetener if you desire.
  • Mix the whole thing and enjoy this healthy snack with all the right fats!

Kale chips

• Kale is one of the healthiest leafy green vegetables. It has a lot of fiber and antioxidants.
• It can protect you from high blood pressure and reduce your risk of getting colon cancer.
• Kale chips can be prepared by:
  • Mix a cup of kale leaves with a tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add a pinch of salt and mix the whole thing.
  • Place the kale pieces on a baking sheet and bake it for 15 minutes at 350°F.

Dark Chocolate

• Dark chocolate is a rich, portable snack that is loaded with flavanols that can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
• You can add almonds to it or buy a bar containing almonds.
• Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats that are healthy for the heart and blood sugar level.
• Each bar contains about 300 calories and can sometimes be more or less depending on the cocoa content.

Chia seed pudding

• Chia seeds are high in fiber and antioxidants and are suitable for vegetarians, non-vegetarians, and vegans.
• They help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
• To make a chia seed pudding, follow the given steps:
  • Combine a tablespoon of chia seeds and ⅓ a cup of water in a bowl.
  • Cover it and refrigerate it for half an hour.
  • Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder and peanut butter each.
  • Stir the ingredients and enjoy this healthy snack with the right fats.