You may think that keeping a keto diet means you have to give up all your favorite breaded foods (like chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, or breaded shrimp). Fortunately, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to miss a thing! With a few changes, you can still enjoy these classics while staying low-carb. For more great ideas for great breadcrumb food, check out Everything You Need to Know about Pork Rind Panko!

This Keto Coconut Shrimp is such an easy, go-to meal! It’s quick enough for a weeknight and is SO flexible… It can be prepared in the Air Fryer, on the stove, or in the oven! I love when I don’t have to worry about trying to cook my main course and my sides in the same appliance!

All ingredients used are simple and easy to find, making this a perfect last-minute meal! Plus, this recipe is naturally grain-free and gluten-free. This low-carb seafood dinner is going to become a favorite!

Ingredients for Keto Coconut Shrimp

As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need for this recipe. To get the complete recipe and instructions just keep scrolling. 

• Large Shrimp: I use the 24/pound peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
• Coconut Flour: Almond flour can be substituted equally in this recipe.
• Eggs: used to help the breading stick to the shrimp.
• Chili Garlic Sauce: adds amazing flavor, and is a great option for dipping sauce.  
• Pork Rind Panko: you can find that recipe here, or if not keto you can use regular panko breadcrumbs.
• Unsweetened coconut flakes: for keto sweetened coconut flakes have too many carbs, we will have to  sweeten the coconut with a keto-friendly sweetener. 
• Confectioners Monkfruit: this is a keto-friendly sweetener; Swerve will also work. 
• Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and cayenne if desired.

How do you make Keto Shrimp?

This recipe takes a tiny bit more prep than most of my recipes, but stick with me–The result is amazing! You will need three separate bowls to bread the shrimp:

• Bowl 1: Combine the coconut flour, salt and pepper. 
• Bowl 2: Combine the eggs and chili garlic sauce.
• Bowl 3: Combine the pork rind panko, coconut flakes, sweetener and spices. 

Roll the shrimp in each bowl, using your fingers, a fork or tongs to make this easy. Set the breaded shrimp on a baking sheet or cutting board as you work. 

When all the shrimp have been breaded, heat the oil to medium heat and fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set on a paper towel lined plate. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce if desired. 

Can I Bake Coconut Shrimp?

Yes, if you wish to bake coconut shrimp, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Bread the shrimp as directed, then place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spray the tops of the shrimp with cooking spray. Bake the shrimp for 8 minutes, flip and bake the shrimp an additional 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. 

How do you make Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp?

Preheat the Air Fryer to 375 degrees for 3 minutes. Add the coconut shrimp in a single layer to the air fryer, this will likely take several batches. Spray the tops of the shrimp with cooking oil. Cook the shrimp 3 minutes, flip and spray that side with oil if needed, cook an additional 3 minutes. 

Can I meal prep this recipe?

Because shrimp can become overcooked so easily, I don’t recommend cooking this meal beforehand, then reheating to serve. If you want to bread the shrimp ahead of time, you could do this up to 24 hours before cooking. You could also bread the shrimp then freeze for a great keto freezer meal!

To freeze, place the breaded, uncooked shrimp on a baking sheet in a single layer (not touching) and freeze for two hours. Once frozen, store in a freezer bag, write the cooking instructions, and keep frozen up to six months. This makes it a great non-casserole option if you’re helping stock a freezer for a new mom or struggling family member!

How should I reheat breaded shrimp?

If you have leftovers, they can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. The best way to reheat crispy breaded shrimp is to use the oven or an air fryer. Preheat to 350 degrees F and cook covered about 10 minutes (oven) or uncovered 3-4 minutes (air fryer).

If you have have frozen your uncooked, breaded shrimp, you can cook them straight from frozen! Just choose your cooking method and add 2-5 minutes – check frequently to see if they are finished. If you allow the frozen shrimp to thaw before cooking, the breading may slide off, so I don’t highly recommend it.

Other Keto Seafood Recipes:

• Keto Parmesan Tilapia & Asparagus
• Blackened Salmon and Zucchini Skewers
• Keto Shrimp & Grits
• Crispy Keto Salmon Patties
• The Best Keto Crab Cakes

Yield: 4

Keto Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce

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This delicious Keto Coconut Shrimp will quickly join your low-carb dinner rotation! This low-carb seafood dinner can be cooked in 30 minutes or less on the stove, in the oven, or in an Air Fryer!

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (my bag was 24/pound)

Bowl 1

• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Bowl 2

• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon sweet chili garlic sauce

Bowl 3

• 3/4 cup pork rind panko
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes*
• 1 1/2 tablespoon confectioners monkfruit
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (if desired)
• You will also need oil for frying. You can use vegetable, canola, or avocado oil.

Instructions

You will need three separate bowls to bread the shrimp:

Bowl 1: Combine the coconut flour, salt and pepper. 
Bowl 2: Combine the eggs and chili garlic sauce.
Bowl 3: Combine the pork rind panko, coconut flakes, sweetener and spices. 

1. Roll the shrimp in each bowl, using your fingers, a fork or tongs to make this easy. Set the breaded shrimp on a baking sheet or cutting board as you work. 
   
2. When ready to fry add about 1 inch of oil to a large skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat and fry 2-3 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown on both sides.
3. Remove from the skillet and set on a paper towel lined plate.
   
   

Notes

Refer to post for air fryer and oven directions.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1/4 pound
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 342Total Fat: 18.2gCholesterol: 289mgSodium: 801mgCarbohydrates: 9.4gNet Carbohydrates: 4.7gFiber: 4.7gSugar: 2.6gProtein: 37g

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One of the foods I miss most on a low carb diet is granola! I’ve always loved munching on crunchy, sweet granola or a good fruit and yogurt parfait. This easy Grain Free Granola is the perfect stand in for the more carb loaded granola, we all know and love! This snack is loaded with a variety of nuts, coconut and cinnamon, you are sure to love it!

You can enjoy this grain free granola as a sweet snack, with almond milk, or a low carb yogurt. Pair this with low carb fruits like strawberries, blueberries or raspberries for a real treat! 

Ingredients for Grain Free Granola

As always, you will find the complete recipe and instructions below, this is just a quick overview of the items you will need for this recipe:

• Coconut Flakes: you will need flakes for this recipe, not shredded coconut
• Almonds: salted or unsalted, your preference
• Macadamia Nuts: salted or unsalted, your preference
• Chia Seeds: raw seeds
• Butter
• Low Carb Sweetener such as Golden Monkfruit or Brown Sugar Swerve
• Vanilla Extract
• Cinnamon

How do you make Keto Granola?

This keto-friendly gain free granola is a cinch to make! You just need to follow three basic steps:

1. Combine the coconut flakes, almonds, macadamia nuts and seeds in a mixing bowl, set aside. 
2. Heat a large skillet to medium low heat, melt the butter and add the keto-friendly sweetener to the skillet, stirring regularly. Stir the mixture for 6-7 minutes until the sweetener completely dissolves and it begins to thicken. Be careful not to overheat the mixture. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and cinnamon.
3. Pour the mixture over the granola and stir until it is completely coated. Spread out onto a silicone lined baking sheet and roast at 250 degrees F for 15 minutes, then turn and bake another 10-15 minutes more, until the coconut flakes are toasted. 

Tips for the Best Keto Granola 

• I recommend using coconut flakes verses shredded coconut in this recipe. The larger sections of coconut provide for better crunch and a more substantial granola. 
• I used already salted nuts for this recipe, because that is what I always have on hand, this is why the recipe doesn’t add any additional salt. However, if you use unsalted nuts I would suggest adding a pinch of salt to get the perfect balance of salty and sweet. 
• You can use whole nuts, or roughly chopped nuts in this recipe. It is entirely up to your personal preference.

How many carbs are in Grain Free Granola?

This recipe makes 18 servings if split into 1/4 cup serving sizes. Each serving contains 6 carbs and 3.5 grams of fiber, making each serving just 2.5 net carbs each! 

Other Keto Snack Recipes

• Lemon Chia Seed Pudding: great for meal prep and has two flavor options.
• Easy Baked Eggs: naturally low carb and only requires a few, basic ingredients. 
• Zucchini Fries: low carb and delicious! 

Yield: 18

Grain Free Granola

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This Grain Free Granola is the perfect sweet, crunchy, keto-friendly snack! Enjoy a serving for just 2.5 net carbs each! 

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups coconut flakes (not shredded coconut)
• 1 1/2 cup almonds
• 1 cup macadamia nuts
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup keto friendly sweetener such as Golden Monkfruit
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
2. Combine the coconut, nuts and seeds in a mixing bowl, set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet to medium low heat, melt the butter and add the sweetener to the skillet, stirring regularly. Stir the mixture for 6-7 minutes until the sweetener completely dissolves and it begins to thicken. Be careful not to overheat the mixture.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and cinnamon.
5. Pour the mixture over the granola and stir until it is completely coated.
6. Spread out onto a silicone lined baking sheet and roast at 250 degrees F for 15 minutes, then turn and bake another 10-15 minutes more, until the coconut flakes are toasted.

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Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 174Total Fat: 16.5gSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 2.5gFiber: 2.5gSugar: 1.3gProtein: 3.8g

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These amazing almond butter no-bake cookies have become a favorite in our house! While I love the peanut butter version, I have always loved the flavor almond butter has, especially when paired with chocolate!

I first made a smaller peanut butter version of keto no bake cookies on my other site. They have been a huge hit!

These almond butter no-bake cookies have the same qualities of your old favorites! A fudge-like chocolate base that is made with coconut oil, creamy almond butter of your choice, keto-friendly sweetener, and cocoa powder.

Instead of oats that are full of carbs, we use a mixture of unsweetened coconut flakes and hemp seeds. I think you will be surprised how well the coconut flakes and hemp seeds substitute for oats. Because neither one has a very strong flavor, but they keep their texture or “bite” well so they work well as a low carb oat substitute.

Ingredients in Keto Almond Butter Cookies

For this easy no-bake keto dessert, you’ll need the following basic ingredients: 

• Coconut oil
• Almond butter
• Cocoa powder 
• Keto-friendly sweetener
• Vanilla extract
• Unsweetened coconut flakes
• Hulled hemp seeds (aka hemp hearts)
• Sea salt

How to Make Keto Almond Butter Cookies 

These low-carb no-bake cookies are a breeze to make! Here are the basic steps: 

1. In a sauce pan, combine the coconut oil and the almond butter over medium low heat.
2. As the mixture begins to melt, stir until well combined.
3. Stir in the cocoa powder, vanilla, and the sweetener.
4. Increase heat to medium. When the mixture has melted and the sweetener is smooth, remove from heat and stir in the coconut flakes and the hemp seeds.
5. Set aside and allow mixture to cool slightly.
6. Carefully spoon into silicone muffin tins until 3/4 full. Sprinkle with sea salt
7. Freeze for 15 minutes until set. 

How Many Net Carbs Are in Each Cookies? 

If you use a standard muffin tin, you are going to get about 24 cookies. In that case, the cookies come to 1.5 net carbs each and it makes for a very filling dessert. 

How to Store Almond Butter Keto Cookies 

I store my almond butter no-bake cookies in the freezer and allow them to thaw for a few minutes before eating. I love having a quick and easy low carb snack when my sweet tooth calls!

Tip for Making Keto Almond Butter Cookies

• For these low-carb no-bake cookies,  I use a silicone muffin pan to keep them uniform. A silicone muffin pan is preferable because it is flexible and nothing sticks to the pan so these cookies just pop right out! 
• For this recipe, I made the keto no-bake cookies a bit larger so one cookie is quite filling. Feel free to use a mini muffin pan instead, if desired. 

Other Easy Keto Desserts:

Just in case you are looking for other ways to satisfy your sweet tooth on keto, I have shared some of my very favorites! While these Keto Lemon Bars are a big hit in my house (and perfect for Spring) you might also love these below:

• Keto Cranberry Cheesecake Bars (5 net carbs each and amazing!)
• Keto Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars (2.4 net carbs each!)
• 3-Ingredient Keto Fudge (2 net carbs each)
• Keto Lemon Chia Seed Pudding (two flavor options here, my favorite is the blueberry lemon)
• Double Chocolate Cookies (3 net carbs each)

Yield: 24

Keto No Bake Almond Butter Cookies

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Keto No Bake Almond Butter Cookies are the perfect low carb snack at just 1.5 net carbs per cookie! These no bake treats are perfect for keto meal prep!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup coconut oil
• 3/4 cup creamy low carb almond butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup keto friendly sweetener such as Swerve or Monkfruit
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup UNSWEETENED coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds, also called hemp hearts (you can use an extra 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes if you don't have this. I like the mixed texture and it adds a bit of fiber)
• sea salt for topping

Instructions

1. In a medium size sauce pan combine the coconut oil and the almond butter over medium low heat.
2. As the mixture begins to melt stir until well combined.
   Stir in the cocoa powder, vanilla (if using) and the sweetener.
3. Increase heat to medium. Stir the mixture occasionally as it melts. When the mixture has melted and the sweetener is smooth (no visible granulars) remove from heat and stir in the coconut flakes and the hemp seeds.
4. Set aside and allow mixture to cool slightly.
5. Carefully spoon into silicone muffin tins until 3/4 full.
   Sprinkle with sea salt
6. Freeze for 15 minutes until set. Remove from tins and store in an air tight container in the freezer.

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Yield:

24

Serving Size:

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Amount Per Serving: Calories: 140Total Fat: 14gSodium: 19.2mgCarbohydrates: 3.1gFiber: 1.6gSugar: 0.8gProtein: 2.3g

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