Not a week has passed since, let's say, 2017, that a new keto recipe hasn't come out of the Delish test kitchen. You could say it's made us experts on the matter of how to properly stock your kitchen. And in our journey to the promised land (read: ketosis), we've developed some favorites. Lucky for you, we're willing to share. Here are our absolute favorite keto-friendly buys—from the almond flour that yields a perfect cookie to the microwavable meal for when you just can't...and everything else in between.
Lily’s: Dark Chocolate Baking Chips
The Delish test kitchen is never without these. Sure, you could throw them into your favorite keto cookie batter—as we do—but their low-key sweetness makes them a perfect afternoon treat, too. (Our most ardent keto-following editors keep bags at their desks for straight snacking.) While other dark chocolate chips tend to leave you with a bitter aftertaste, these linger with a light, sugary taste instead.
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$17 for a 2-pack, amazon.com
Bett3r Keto: The Chip
Is there any better feeling in the world than eating something that tastes like it should be bad for you but knowing that it’s actually pretty good? Enter: Bett3r Keto, a keto cookie so dense, chewy, and sweet you’d think you were dipping into a bag of your favorite vending machine bites—if you didn’t know better, that is. (No, really, these are a dead ringer for the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies.)
$10, bett3rketo.com
Happi Foodi: Chicken Alfredo Keto Bowl
A big gripe of the keto community is the amount of planning that goes into keeping up the lifestyle. It's harder to find grab-and-go meals—or so you thought before encountering this chicken alfredo bowl. It's one in a whole keto line-up and tastes delightfully cheesy and filling despite subbing cauliflower rice for noodles.
$5, walmart.com
Flock Foods: BBQ Chicken Chips
While you may not associate these with a typical BBQ chip, they’ve got something better: layers of flavor. Rather than a one-note hit of salt, these keto-friendly chicken chips are so well-seasoned and savory, they'll keep you satisfied long after you’ve finished the bag.
$24 for an 8-pack, flockfoods.com
Blue Diamond: Whole Natural Raw Almonds
We've tried other almonds, and the sad fact is—none of 'em live up to this classic. They pack a dose of healthy fats, without that oft-added coating of sugary flavoring.
$5, amazon.com
Let’s Do Organic: Coconut Flour
The gorgeous dark color of this coconut flour makes everything you bake just a tiny bit more crunchy and golden brown. It’s a wonderful, fresh-tasting substitute in just about any flour-based recipe you were planning on making.
$31 for a 6-pack, amazon.com
Good Culture: Double Cream Classic Cottage Cheese
Firstly, they had us at “double cream.” Secondly, Good Culture’s cottage cheese was indeed so creamy that it turned out to be a seamless swap-in for any lower-fat cottage cheese we’d have previously leaned toward. After all, who doesn’t love their live and active cultures with an extra hit of fat?
$1.50, target.com
Spectrum: Refined Organic Coconut Oil
You know how some (well, most) coconut oils turn anything you’re making into basically a coconut soup? Not this guy. Spectrum’s take is light and clean and, therefore, works in any sweet or savory dish you can think of—coconut soupiness be damned. Oh, and the flavor? It's subtle enough that it won't make everything it touches taste like coconut.
$30 for a 3-pack, amazon.com
Enlightened: Keto Marshmallow Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bar
It can be hard to do keto ice cream correctly, but Enlightened hit the nail on the head. These bars have a perfectly fluffy texture with a fudgy and rich peanut butter swirl. And while that's all well and good, what our tasting crew loved most was there was no gross, fake sugar aftertaste.
$48 for 16 bars, amazon.com
Tessemae’s: Organic Creamy Ranch
One of life's universal truths is that ranch goes well with, well, everything. This better-for-you bottle is perfectly seasoned, outrageously creamy, and has just the right amount of tang. What better to dip, dunk, or smother something in, my dear?
$36 for a 4-pack, amazon.com
Vital Proteins: Original Collagen Peptides
If you're not dumping a scoopful of this beauty-boosting, joint-supporting protein source into your coffee every morning, well, then you're just not living keto life to its fullest. This unflavored powder is a pantry staple and blends seamlessly into anything—smoothies, pancakes, desserts. You won't even know it's there, that is, until you start reaping all its benefits.
$43, amazon.com
Fourth & Heart: Original Ghee
We’d almost—almost—liken this ghee to a caramel. It’s so buttery that we have to insist you start doing all of your baking, roasting, and sautéing with it from now on.
$11, amazon.com
Reed’s: Original Ginger Beer
The first thing you notice upon sipping a Reed’s Ginger Beer is that it is spicy. Like, clear-your-sinuses spicy. The second thing you’ll notice? How that spice yields a light and extra-bubbly finish that’ll keep you coming back for more.
$50 for a 24-pack, amazon.com
Fage: Total 5% Greek Yogurt
Good Greek yogurt is equal parts thick, tangy, and creamy. Fage’s whole milk version is so protein-packed and luscious, you’ll forget about any other versions you may have been considering.
$6, target.com
Keto Bars!: Mint Chocolate
Let's talk numbers, eh? This bar has 19 grams of fat, only 3 grams of net carbs, and zero grams of added sugar. Now that that's settled, let's talk taste. You'll het healthy hints of both chocolate and mint with none of that chalky, bitter flavor.
$3, bestketonetest.com
Folios Parmesan Cheese Wraps
Arguably the most inventive item on this list, these parmesan cheese wraps make low-carb life so much easier. They're designed to be used quite literally how ever you want: as a wrap, as a chip, as a bowl. Want the cold, hard facts? They're packed with 13 grams of protein and just 1 grab of carbs, plus there's absolutely no added sugar.
$10 for a 4-pack, instacart.com
ChocZero: Maple Syrup
This sugar-free maple syrup is keto-friendly, but it certainly doesn’t taste that way. It’s thick texture is on par with the real stuff, and it feels like a totally decadent treat. Top your keto waffles with it (duh), but also keep it handy when you’re cooking and need to add a touch of sweetness to a dish.
$10, amazon.com
FitVine: Cabernet Sauvignon
Listen, you're not going to find booze listed at the top of a "best food and drink for keto" list—but we're not going to be the ones to tattle on you when you sneak a drink. FitVine's solution to sugary, carb-filled cocktails is this keto-friendly wine. One glass clocks in at a negligible 0.06 grams of sugar and only 3.9 grams of carbs. Pair it with your favorite fatty steak for an indulgent meal.
$16, fitvine.com
Miracle Noodle: Fettuccini
You've probably already sworn off traditional pasta in favor of zoodles or some such. But, uh, newsflash: Try these noodles before dedicating yourself to limp veggies. Their a low-carb option that's also rather taste-free, so you can make whatever sauce you've whipped up the star of your dish.
$2, thrivemarket.com
Smucker’s: Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
Look, there comes a time in everyone's life when they must admit: Mom really did know best. But go ahead and give your childhood staple an upgrade, by opting for a "natural" jar, which comes sans added sugar. This one's smooth, easy to mix, and has a consistency that spreads well on anything.
$3, target.com
Cobram Estate: California Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil
When you’re cooking on keto, the kind of oil you use is key. You can count on Cobram Estate’s EVOO to be delicious and high quality—in fact, it's the most awarded olive oil in the world. Really appreciate the flavor in something like a homemade marinade or a keto-friendly salad.
$15, target.com
4505: Sea Salt Cracklins
Cracklins, for the uninitiated, are simply pork rinds. 4505's come perfectly salted and with a delicious crunch, plus they retain a nice porky flavor. P.s. You won’t feel bad about polishing off the whole bag—they’re all-natural.
$4, thrivemarket.com
Philadelphia: Original Cream Cheese Brick
Tried and true. Not only is the Philadelphia product smooth, creamy, and sweet, but it also comes labeled with measurements, making any cream cheese-based cooking you’re planning on doing a whole lot easier.
$5 for a 2-pack, target.com
Bob's Red Mill: Almond Flour
The texture of traditional flour substitutes is what matters most to the Delish test kitchen team, because you can mask the taste with other ingredients. We consider Bob's Red Mill's almond flour king for its fine and smooth meal that yields super-soft baked goods.
$15, amazon.com
SeaSnax: Organic Chipotle Seaweed Snack
Seaweed is a rich source of a whole bunch of vitamins and has incredibly low carb levels, both of which make it an ideal keto snack. If you like the pure taste, eat it plain. But if you're looking for something that packs a punch, try these chipotle-flavored strips. You'll get a nice hit of smoke and spice.
$11, amazon.com
Bonafide Provisions: Lemon, Turmeric, Coconut Oil, & MCT Oil Keto Broth
The notion that bone broth is something you should have rather than something you want to have tops with this to-go cup. The fat- and protein-packed chicken base is flavored with lemon, turmeric, and a little black pepper for a uniquely zesty, savory taste.
$6.50, bonafideprovisions.com
ThinkNoo: The Fat Mocha
All of our taste testers agreed, this coffee blend felt downright indulgent. You can drink the stuff straight (it's a simply add water situation) or throw a little creamer in, though you definitely don't need it. In addition to the fat boost the MCT oil provides, you're getting L-Theanine to balance any coffee jitters and Chocamine, which acts as a natural mood booster.
$9, thinknoo.com
Organic Valley: Cultured Unsalted Butter
For those who've been eating processed margarine from a tub, let us be the first to tell you: This, here, is what butter should taste like. It's rich, creamy, and packed with the fat you need (minus any of the antibiotics, hormones, and pesticides you don't).
$7, instacart.com
Swerve: Granular Sugar Replacement
It's safe to assume that almost any of the keto desserts we've whipped up in the Delish test kitchens (and there have been many), have been made with Swerve. We think it's hands-down got the best taste, plus that whole zero net carb thing means your blood sugar won't spike as a result of eating it.
$8, thrivemarket.com
Chomps: Beef Sticks
If you follow any keto Instagrammers, you've probably seen this jerky in your feed. It's a colorful, good-looking social media darling—but it actually tastes great, too. All flavors have zero sugar, so take your pick (there's even a trial pack with one of every kind). The original beef is a little smoky and every so slightly spicy.
$20, amazon.com
Suddenly inspired to whip up a new recipe? We've got you set for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert (yes, it's possible). Hungry for more? Try the 21-day eating plan in our Keto for Carb Lovers cookbook.
