Easter is all about fun, family time, and traditional dishes. This is the time to surprise everyone with your kitchen skills. It brings out the festive mood in the food.
The problem is most of these traditional recipes are high on carbs. For people watching their carbs, it becomes difficult to maintain a healthy diet. Some of you might even sacrifice your diet for holiday meals.
Before you decide to jump off the grid, take a look at the recipes we have shared. These are low-carb recipes of traditional and less traditional dishes. They are equally good in taste. You can enjoy them with your friends and family.
So, get ready to celebrate the holiday season with full pomp. These recipes will take care of your carb count.
- Low-carb Easter Drinks:
- Low-carb Easter Breakfast/ Brunch recipes:
- Low-carb recipes for Easter Buffet:
- 10. Paleo Mini Salmon Cake
- 11. Baked Ham with Apple and Honey Mustard
- 12. Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
- 13. Bacon-Wrapped Balsamic and Rosemary Beef Tenderloin
- 14. Pork Chops with Rosemary Truffle Sauce
- 15. Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken
- 16. Garlic and Cheddar Cauliflower Mash
- 17. Southwestern Shrimp Salad
- Low-carb Easter Dessert recipes:
Low-carb Easter Drinks:
Drinks are a common way to start a festive celebration. You can do it too maintaining your low-carb diet. Here are simple holiday cocktail recipes for you.
1. White Wine Spritzer
Found on Lowcarb-ology
A spritzer is a signature drink for any party. This sparkling wine spritzer is a refreshing drink that can be made sweeter by adding ginger ale. If you like fresh cocktail flavors then add club soda. The drink contains 2 carbs per 8 ounce serving. You can serve it in 5 minutes only.
2. Vodka Dirty Shirley
Found on Keto Plates
With just 5 ingredients you can whip up this holiday drink within minutes. All you have to do is to mix everything in a chilled glass. That’s all and your drink is ready to serve. The recipe is low-carb, sugar-free, and keto-friendly.
3. Keto Lime Margarita
Found on LOW CARB QUICK
How about a budget-friendly sugar-free margarita to start your Easter party? Yes, it is made with 4 simple ingredients that are really cheap. The drink has a punch of lime and tequila in seltzer water.
Low-carb Easter Breakfast/ Brunch recipes:
Easter breakfast should be light as a buffet meal is awaited. This doesn’t mean it should be simple. You can get creative with these super easy low-carb breakfast and brunch recipes.
4. Keto Egg Mice
Found on Diet Doctor
They look so cute that they end up being the centerpiece on the table. Who would have thought that eggs can get so creative on Easter? Your kids will love these cheesy eggs. They are low-carb and keto-friendly.
5. Cajun Deviled Eggs
Found on Living Chirpy
Easter is incomplete without eggs, so why not the good old deviled eggs? This recipe brings a twist to classic devilled eggs with Cajun flavor. This low-carb, keto-friendly recipe can be served for breakfast, brunch, or as an appetizer. You can prepare the recipe in just 5 simple steps.
6. Keto Croque Monsieur
Found on SUGARFREE Londoner
You can also call them low-carb hot pockets. The recipe serves crispy hot sandwiches with melted cheese and ham inside. It is nut-free and keto-friendly. This yummy French sandwich can be made in just 20 minutes.
7. Keto Eggs Benedict
Found on Flavcity
This recipe is a twist to the classic egg benedict because it is served with crunchy cauliflower crepes instead of English muffins. The recipe is low-carb and gluten-free. You can make this recipe with less than 10 ingredients.
8. Ricotta Pancakes
Found on Healthy Recipes Blog
Fluffy pancakes take a special place in Holiday breakfast. This cheesy pancake is made with healthy coconut flour. It has a tinge of vanilla and lemon that you will love. You can whip it up in 2 easy steps.
9. Ham and Cheese Quiche in Cauliflower Crust
Found on EatingWell
This quiche has a burst of flavors. It is filled with smoked Gouda, cheddar cheese, and ham. The crust is made of cauliflower and parmesan cheese. It is low-carb, gluten-free, and nut-free. You can whip it up in 5 easy steps.
Low-carb recipes for Easter Buffet:
Easter buffet is the main attraction of this festivity. Of course, it is an age-old tradition celebrated with sumptuous recipes. We have shared some healthier versions of those recipes to help you stay on a low-carb track.
10. Paleo Mini Salmon Cake
Found on A Saucy KITCHEN
How about a crunchy appetizer to begin the festive meal? Sounds great, right? You can enjoy them with lemony herb aioli. The recipe is super easy to put together in 5 simple steps. It is FODMAP friendly and can be served as a party snack also.
11. Baked Ham with Apple and Honey Mustard
Found on A Spicy Perspective
You will absolutely love pulling out this juicy baked ham drenched in honey mustard. The pork with crispy edges has apple stuffed in it. This is one taste bud pampering recipe you cannot miss out on Easter. It is made with 6 simple ingredients only. The bonus point is this is a make-ahead recipe that you can prepare a day before the festive meal.
12. Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Found on The Café Sucre Farine
Nothing feels more tempting than tender juicy chicken with crispy golden potatoes on the table. Pretty much a dream team, isn’t it? Now with potatoes in it, low-carb people might have already raised their eyebrows. No worries, the recipe with 6 serving portions has only 18g carbs. It is flavored with natural herbs and has a tinge of lemon. Try it once and you will love it.
13. Bacon-Wrapped Balsamic and Rosemary Beef Tenderloin
Found on THE cookie WRITER
The recipe serves tender beef tenderloin wrapped in crispy bacon. It is flavored with butter, sage, and rosemary that make a perfect meaty affair. The recipe can be whipped up in less than an hour. It requires 9 simple ingredients only.
14. Pork Chops with Rosemary Truffle Sauce
Found on Good Housekeeping
The best part about a one-skillet recipe is everything comes together in one pan that makes cleaning easy. It saves cooking time also. Coming to the recipe, it serves tender juicy pork flavored with truffle butter. It is made with 7 ingredients only.
15. Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken
Found on The Spruce Eats
A whole roasted bird is the king of any festive meal. This recipe has a flavorful twist to the traditional roasted chicken. It is flavored with natural herbs and lemon. The recipe requires 10 ingredients. The recipe can be prepared in just 6 to 7 steps.
16. Garlic and Cheddar Cauliflower Mash
Found on allrecipes
A creamy cheesy mash can best complement any meat recipe in a festive buffet. You will instantly love this cauliflower mash if you are craving potato mash. The recipe has flavors of garlic, pepper, and cheddar cheese. You can whip it up with just 7 ingredients.
17. Southwestern Shrimp Salad
Found on HOME CHEF
You will love the smoky southwestern flavor of the shrimps with loads of greens. This recipe can accompany any main dish for a festive meal. It has a tinge of lime vinaigrette with crispy roasted vegetables. The salad is super easy to whip up. It tastes best with southwest seasoning.
Low-carb Easter Dessert recipes:
Dessert is the perfect way to end a festive meal. For people watching their carbs, we have some simple low-carb dessert recipes here to try out.
18. Mock Apple Crumble
Found on Keto Cooking Christian
This recipe is for those who love mild sweetness in their dessert. The recipe is made with Chayote squash instead of apples to keep the carb count low. It is also sugar-free and gluten-free. This dessert can be whipped up in less than an hour.
19. Coconut Milk and Strawberry Ice Cream
Found on Kara LYDON NUTRITION
Who doesn’t love to end a festive celebration on a cool note? Ice cream is the best way to do it. You will love this frozen dessert. This recipe serves real strawberries with creamy coconut milk. It is flavored with vanilla and honey. The recipe is so easy that you will love making it on every holiday season.
20. White Chocolate Easter Egg Candies
Found on Taste of Home
This is the best dessert recipe to get creative on Easter. These candies will keep your kids busy for the whole day. You can prepare the recipe in 30 minutes only. These candies can be stored in air-tight containers in the refrigerator. It requires only 3 ingredients. So don’t miss out on the compliment from your kids.
21. Ricotta Cheese Pie
Found on LOW CARB YUM
For all those cheesecake lovers who want to try something different, this is the recipe. It serves rich creamy pie with a crunchy crust. The base is made of almond flour. It is flavored with coconut and vanilla. This one is a must-try for any holiday season.
22. Sugar-free Easter Eggs
Found on THE BIG MAN’S WORLD
I am sure you have tried many Easter egg desserts before but this one has a shredded coconut filling. The recipe serves dark chocolate coated treats that will melt in your mouth. The recipe can be whipped up in 5 minutes with 3 simple steps. It is low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Staying in tune with the Easter party we have shared low-carb recipes for drinks, brunch, buffet, and desserts. They are easy to whip up with a few ingredients. So, no more excuses for unhealthy eating on festive seasons. You can enjoy the holidays without guilt.
