Keto Camping Food: 25+Easy Keto Recipes & Low Carb Meals
Create a keto camping food meal plan the whole family will enjoy so you can maintain a low carb diet on your next camping trip! We like preparing camping food that has tons of flavor and appeals to a lot of people, here are some of our favorite low carb choices.
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Keto Camping Tips
It may seem the Ketogenic diet is difficult to manage on camping trips but continuing your weight loss plan it is totally achievable with a little advanced prep.
You’re probably used to focusing on net carbs (total carbs g – fiber g) for your normal daily eating habits. You will probably need to adjust your calorie intake on your trip:
- Less active than normal (relaxing around the campsite, less exercise than your normal routine) you’ll need to consume fewer calories than a typical day and won’t need as much food as you normally eat.
- More active than normal (more outdoor activities exploring hiking trails and other physical activities, more exercise than your normal routine) you’ll need to consume more calories than a typical day. If you don’t consume enough extra calories, your body will start breaking down muscle making it difficult to recover from hikes.
- See the list of foods to enjoy or avoid below.
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Low Carb Keto Camping Recipes
These are some of our favorite keto camping meals that don’t take a lot of time to prepare and are good for keeping your energy level up during short or long trips.
Breakfasts
We have so many camping breakfast ideas, here are some of our keto-friendly favorites.
1. Dutch Oven Tomato And Avocado Frittata
- Total carbs/serving: 7g
- Total fiber/serving: 4g
- Net carbs/serving: 3g
This cast iron Dutch oven breakfast is a great choice if you want a slightly fancy breakfast. It’s made with eggs, milk, cheddar cheese, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. It can be baked with hot coals from a campfire, charcoal briquettes or made in a camp or RV oven.
If you need help determining how many coals you need to maintain a specific baking temperature, use our Dutch oven temperature chart.
2. Dutch Oven Scrambled Eggs
- Total carbs/serving: 3g
- Total fiber/serving: 0g
- Net carbs/serving: 3g
You can make these eggs in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven right over the open flame of a campfire or using a camping stove. A great addition is serving a few sausages on the side to make a hearty meal. We have a huge list of easy campfire recipes that are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
3. Dutch Oven Baked Eggs In Avocado Cups
- Total carbs/serving: 14g
- Total fiber/serving: 10g
- Net carbs/serving: 4g
We have tons of gluten free camping food ideas, this meal is a great option for keto dieters and a great way to bake eggs. This recipe combines one of the best high fat foods with lots of fiber and protein. I add a bit of salt and red pepper flakes for an extra little zing.
4. Celery Sticks & Organic Peanut Butter
Keto backpackers need quick and simple meals that don’t require cooking. Cut celery sticks and store in a ziplock bag then dip them into low-carb organic peanut butter for a delicious breakfast that is crunchy, creamy and slightly sweet. See all of our ideas to make yummy no cook camping meals.
5. Dutch Oven Bacon Scramble
- Total carbs/serving: 7g
- Total fiber/serving: 1g
- Net carbs/serving: 6g
My bacon scramble combines bacon, onion, tomato, fresh spinach and cheddar cheese with eggs to create a yummy meal filled with protein and fiber. See all of our easy camping meals.
Snacks & Appetizers
6. Spiced-Up Mixed Nuts
- Total carbs/serving: 5g
- Total fiber/serving: 1g
- Net carbs/serving: 4g
Plain mixed nuts make satisfying snacks but they’re even better when they’re toasted in a foil packet along with some chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, black pepper, honey and olive oil! See our entire list of yummy camping snacks.
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7. Stuffed Baby Bells
- Total carbs/serving: 8g
- Total fiber/serving: 2g
- Net carbs/serving: 6g
I like serving these stuffed baby bell peppers as an appetizer but I’ve also served them as the main course. The filling combines Italian sausage, garlic, onion, cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese that is stuffed into mini bell peppers and baked until the filling is bubbly and peppers are softened.
Dinners & Sides
We have so many camping dinner recipes, here are a few of our low carb favorites.
8. Grilled Pork Loin Roast
- Total carbs/serving: 1g
- Total fiber/serving: 0g
- Net carbs/serving: 1g
This pork roast uses just 3 ingredients, and, one of them is oil!
9. Chicken Fajitas Freezer Meal
- Total carbs/serving: 7g
- Total fiber/serving: 2g
- Net carbs/serving: 5g
Prep these fajitas at home and freeze up to 3 months. Then, you’ll just defrost, dump and cook at camp.
10. Cajun Chicken Foil Packets
- Total carbs/serving: 9g
- Total fiber/serving: 3g
- Net carbs/serving: 6g
This quick 30-minute dinner is not only fast, it’s delicious and moist too! The veggies are made super flavorful by the Cajun spices and the andouille sausage. It’s perfect on its own or with a serving of riced cauliflower. It’s also gluten free!
11. Campfire White Chili Recipe
- Total carbs/serving: 4g
- Total fiber/serving: 1g
- Net carbs/serving: 3g
I have two white chili recipes and I love them both. This one is made with ground turkey, white beans, shredded Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, Jalapeno slices and sour cream. The longer you let it simmer, the thicker it becomes. See our entire list of one pot camping meals.
12. Chicken In Dijon Mustard Sauce
- Total carbs/serving: 4g
- Total fiber/serving: 0g
- Net carbs/serving: 4g
This is one of my favorite high protein keto meals. You’ll start by sautéing chicken breasts then you’ll remove them from the pot to make the pan sauce, then, you’ll return the meat to the pot to finish cooking in the sauce. It’s nice to serve with side salads or bacon-wrapped asparagus. You can make this over a campfire but it works well as one of our camp stove recipes too.
13. Protein Burgers
Pat a few ground beef burgers at home so you can quickly grill them over hot campfire coals or your camp grill. Add some cheese and replace the bun with a lettuce wrap for a super easy dinner.
14. Dutch Oven Campfire Pork Chops
- Total carbs/serving: 8g
- Total fiber/serving: 1g
- Net carbs/serving: 7g
These pork chops are so tasty! The sauce is made with chicken broth, cider vinegar and a little brown sugar. The sliced fresh mushrooms, onion and garlic finish it off nicely. If we actually need extra carbs I will splurge with mashed potatoes, if not, mashed cauliflower is the perfect side dish!
15. Dutch Oven Campfire Chili Recipe
- Total carbs/serving: 8g
- Total fiber/serving: 3g
- Net carbs/serving: 5g
This is my award-winning chili that is one of my favorite winter camping meals. If I have extra (which I usually do) I serve it the next day over grilled hot dogs.
16. Campfire Veggie Packets
- Total carbs/serving: 6g
- Total fiber/serving: 3g
- Net carbs/serving: 3g
You’ve gotta love foil packet meals that require next to no cleanup! These veggies can be your main meal or served on the side with a nice grilled meat like steak, pork or chicken. Check out all of our camping side dishes.
17. Shrimp And Asparagus Foil Packs
- Total carbs/serving: 13g
- Total fiber/serving: 5g
- Net carbs/serving: 8g
Lemon and garlic provide a ton of flavor with the shrimp and asparagus in one of the quickest & tastiest campfire foil packet meals you’ll ever make!
18. Lettuce Wrap Tacos
It’s so easy to make quick tacos if you cook the taco meat at home. Then, just reheat it at camp and serve wrapped in iceberg lettuce leaves, top with a little cheddar cheese and sour cream. See our entire list of make ahead camping meals.
19. Cowboy Soup Recipe
- Total carbs/serving: 12g
- Total fiber/serving: 2g
- Net carbs/serving: 10g
The Tex-Mex flavors in this soup are amazingly delicious. It requires very little meal prep because it uses mostly canned ingredients and frozen mixed veggies. You’ll only need to chop some bacon and cube a couple of potatoes.
20. Campfire Fish Grilled In Foil Packets With White Wine And Garlic Sauce
- Total carbs/serving: 15g
- Total fiber/serving: 4g
- Net carbs/serving: 11g
For this fish you’ll make a little bowl out of a piece of aluminum foil to capture the ingredients. You’ll layer the fish, butter, garlic, basil, tomatoes and wine, then, wrap it up and cook over your campfire until the fish is done, only about 10 minutes! If you want to reduce the carb count even further, you can replace the wine with a little chicken broth. See all of our campfire meals in foil.
21. Pellet Grill Smoked Green Beans
- Total carbs/serving: 12g
- Total fiber/serving: 4g
- Net carbs/serving: 8g
If you’re like us, you bring your portable pellet grill smoker on some of your camp trips. If I have a big group to feed, I serve these beans as a side dish. If I’m serving a small group, it becomes a main dish! The bacon, onion, garlic and red pepper flakes combine with fresh green beans for a really flavorful meal. Check out all of our camping smoker recipes.
22. Dutch Oven Chili: Secret Family Recipe Revealed
- Total carbs/serving: 12g
- Total fiber/serving: 4g
- Net carbs/serving: 8g
This was a secret family recipe until my brother-in-law spilled the beans! This chili uses 3 types of meat: bacon, ground beef and Italian sausage! He likes serving it with cornbread but it really doesn’t need anything on the side! Check out all of our Dutch oven camping recipes.
23. Camping Breakfast Burrito Bowls
- Total carbs/serving: 25g
- Total fiber/serving: 11g
- Net carbs/serving: 14g
This meal is filled with protein, fat and fiber. I like serving these bowls for breakfast but they make a wonderful brunch you can bulk up with chopped lettuce.
24. Creamy Tacos
- Total carbs/serving: 1g
- Total fiber/serving: .1g
- Net carbs/serving: 1g
This easy, tasty & fun one-pot camping meal uses simple ingredients and requires minimal prep work.
25. Grilled Flat Iron Camping Steak Recipe
- Total carbs/serving: 5g
- Total fiber/serving: .1g
- Net carbs/serving: 5g
The secret to tender flat iron steak is a nice marinade. This one needs 6 hours, but, the prep and cook time is lightning fast!
26. Keto Sausage, Cabbage, and Radish Foil Packs
- Total carbs/serving: 5g
- Total fiber/serving: 1g
- Net carbs/serving: 4g
Shallot, garlic and butter are used to flavor the sausage, cabbage and radishes in this simple foil pack meal.
27. Shrimp Foil Packets With Zucchini
- Total carbs/serving: 9g
- Total fiber/serving: 2g
- Net carbs/serving: 7g
A simple marinade is used with the shrimp, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes before cooking in a foil pack.
28. Baked Salmon Foil Packets With Vegetables
- Total carbs/serving: 8g
- Total fiber/serving: 2g
- Net carbs/serving: 6g
Lemon, garlic, fresh dill and parsley create a yummy combination for the salmon, asparagus, tomatoes and zucchini in this dinner.
29. Keto Sausage and Peppers Foil Packets with Cauliflower
- Total carbs/serving: 9g
- Total fiber/serving: 3g
- Net carbs/serving: 6g
This packet is filled with flavor! The sausage, sweet peppers and cauliflower are enhanced with shallot, garlic and fresh basil.
30. Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets
- Total carbs/serving: 11g
- Total fiber/serving: 2g
- Net carbs/serving: 9g
This meal is like a shrimp boil in individual serving foil packets!
Keto Camping Food List To Enjoy Or Avoid
You don’t have to fall off the keto wagon during camping season. In addition to making recipes that fit your low-carb diet, don’t forget about packing ingredients and keto foods for quick snacks.
If you need to increase your calorie intake because of increased activity levels, the last thing you want to do is reach for typical camping snacks. Instead, eat more healthy food that is approved for the keto diet.
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Choose an easy snack that is a healthy energy source, a great option like these keto camping food ideas for your next trip:
- Low carb veggies and fruits: Berries, avocado, tomatoes, celery, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, brussels sprouts, asparagus, broccoli, and cauliflower.
- Cheeses and high-fat dairy products: Parmesan, cheddar, cheese sticks, heavy cream, cream cheese, sour cream, and soft cheeses.
- Eggs: Hard-boiled eggs are a good idea for quick snacks.
- Keto condiments: With low or no sugar like sugar-free ketchup, bbq sauce and dressings. Use individual mayo packets instead of a jar so you don’t have to keep it refrigerated.
- Fat bombs: These high-fat treats make a yummy dessert. In warmer weather you may have to wrap them for storage in a cooler or refrigerator.
- Deli meat: This is a great idea for a quick lunch time meal. Sandwich high fat content hard salami and cheese between a couple of slices of keto bread, or, a better idea is to use a few pieces of head lettuce as the bread.
- Fresh or defrosted frozen berries: They make the perfect keto dessert when served with fresh whipped cream and sugar-free dark chocolate.
- Tuna packets: Packed in olive oil.
- Canned fish and meats: Chicken, tuna, sardines etc.
- Pork rinds: With no added sugar or artificial ingredients.
- Olives, nuts and sunflower seeds.
- Sugar-free nut butter.
- Water, instant coffee, tea.
- Keto-friendly alcohol: Unflavored hard liquor, dry red or white wine, and low-carb beers
Common camping foods to AVOID:
Avoid highly processed choices with lots of added sugar and carbs like: Pre-packaged trail mix with candy and sugary dried fruit. Stay away from foods like:
- Baked goods like breads, cakes, cookies etc.
- Chips, pretzels and crackers
- Starchy veggies like white potatoes, sweet potatoes and corn
- High-sugar fruits like bananas, apples and pineapples
- Grain-based products like cereal and oats
- High-sugar and high carb drinks like soda, lemonade, milk, fruit juice, beer and sweetened alcoholic drinks
More Camping Recipes
If you want to splurge on your camping trips, we have tons of different recipes you may want to try.
If you’re looking for awesome ideas for yummy camping food, you’re in the right place! Here’s our entire camping recipes list.
