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Wellness January 5, 2021

Fast and simple keto recipes that will make you forget you're missing carbs

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The ketogenic, or keto, diet is focused on foods high in fat and low in carbohydrates.

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The diet’s proponents say it is the best way to lose weight without feeling hungry and that it increases energy levels. Keto followers also say that even with cutting carbohydrates to the equivalent of one slice of white bread per day, as the diet calls for, opportunities for delicious meals abound.

MORE: Going 'keto'? Here's everything to know about the trendy ketogenic diet

Megha Barot and Matt Gaedke are two keto diet devotees who started a website, KetoConnect, that they bill as a "global hub for keto beginners."

(MORE: How to meal prep like a boss)

The site is a one-stop-shop for recipes that will keep you keto-compliant without feeling like you're missing out on anything. The recipes are also easy to prepare and use minimal ingredients.

Here are easy-to-make recipes recommended by Barot and Gaedke. Read more about the keto diet HERE.

Happy keto-ing!

Breakfast

Low-carb breakfast casserole

PHOTO: Low-carb breakfast casserole by Ketoconnect.com is pictured.
Ketoconnect.com
Low-carb breakfast casserole by Ketoconnect.com is pictured.

Keto fathead everything bagels

PHOTO: Keto fathead everything bagels by Ketoconnect.com are pictured.
Ketoconnect.com
Keto fathead everything bagels by Ketoconnect.com are pictured.

Keto oatmeal

Main dishes

Zero carb pizza crust

PHOTO: Zero carb pizza crust by Ketoconnect.com is pictured.
Ketoconnect.com
Zero carb pizza crust by Ketoconnect.com is pictured.

Keto chicken tenders

PHOTO: Keto chicken tenders by KetoConnect.net are pictured here.
KetoConnect.net
Keto chicken tenders by KetoConnect.net are pictured here.

Keto butter chicken

PHOTO: Keto butter chicken by Ketoconnect.com is pictured.
Ketoconnect.com
Keto butter chicken by Ketoconnect.com is pictured.

Keto chili with bacon

PHOTO: KetoConnect's Keto Chili with Bacon
KetoConnect.net
KetoConnect's Keto Chili with Bacon

Sides

Best Keto bread

PHOTO: Keto bread by KetoConnect.net is pictured here.
KetoConnect.net
Keto bread by KetoConnect.net is pictured here.

Cauliflower mac and cheese

PHOTO: KetoConnect's Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
KetoConnect.net
KetoConnect's Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Easy buffalo chicken dip

PHOTO: Easy buffalo chicken dip by KetoConnect.net is pictured here.
KetoConnect.net
Easy buffalo chicken dip by KetoConnect.net is pictured here.

Dessert

Keto brownies

PHOTO: Keto brownies by Ketoconnect.com are pictured.
Ketoconnect.com
Keto brownies by Ketoconnect.com are pictured.

Best blueberry muffins

PHOTO: Keto blueberry muffins by KetoConnect.net are pictured here.
KetoConnect.net
Keto blueberry muffins by KetoConnect.net are pictured here.

Chewy chocolate chip cookies

Editor's note: This report was originally published on Dec. 31, 2018.