3-day dairy-free keto meal plan
, Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE
, medical review by Dr. Bret Scher, MD
Evidence based
Do you avoid dairy products due to allergies or sensitivities, but want to follow a keto or low carb lifestyle? Or perhaps you suspect that dairy products are causing cravings or other symptoms that are making weight loss difficult? Following a dairy-free keto meal plan may be just the thing you need to achieve your weight loss and health goals.
Check out our free three-day dairy-free keto meal plan, which provides hunger-taming protein, creamy sauces, and less than 20 grams of net carbs per day. Plus, every meal is so flavorful, you won’t miss the dairy. You’ll find everything you need to get started, below.
Key takeaways
How to start ketoWe plan your meals, provide recipes, and make the shopping list. You just shop, cook, and enjoy great results!
Here’s how to get started 3-day dairy-free keto meal plan
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If you are new to keto, make sure to read the advice below before starting a keto diet plan.
Who is this dairy-free keto meal plan for?
Any keto meal plan is suitable for people who want to simplify their lives while getting all the benefits of keto eating: appetite suppression, weight loss, better blood sugar control, and other health improvements.This dairy-free keto meal plan provides the same benefits — without the dairy! Whether you have an allergy, intolerance or want to try to give up dairy for a while, this meal plan will get you started.
Dairy-free keto meal plan basics
On this dairy-free keto meal plan, your meals contain less than 20 grams of net carbs (total carbs minus fiber) per day. They also provide enough protein to meet your needs and help you feel satisfied.
Following a meal plan can help simplify your health journey and set you up to succeed, because all of the planning is done for you.
Simplify keto tips
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- Breakfast: Choose one keto breakfast to eat every day, like scrambled eggs.Not hungry? Skip breakfast and sip a coffee instead.This saves time and money.
- Prep your meals: Cook at least two servings for dinner, eat one — and refrigerate the other — for tomorrow’s lunch. Freeze other portions for later. Full meal prep guide.
- Try no-cook plates: Sliced deli meats, cheeses, and veggies make an easy lunch. Here are many more.
- Breakfast: Choose one keto breakfast to eat every day, like scrambled eggs.
Is keto safe for everyone?
Following a keto diet appears to be safe for most people.
However, before starting a keto meal plan, make sure to check with your doctor if you take medication for diabetes or high blood pressure. If you’re breastfeeding, you should not follow a keto diet.
Start fresh
Use our kitchen clean-out list to help you make sure your kitchen is keto-friendly before starting your keto meal plan. This can dramatically increase your chances of success.
Avoid keto flu
Drink lots of fluids and get enough salt, especially during the first week of the meal plan, to minimize symptoms of the initial “keto flu.”
3-day dairy-free keto meal plan
Here are three days of delicious, dairy-free recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — and you don’t even need to count carbs! Each day features a variety of keto dishes that will automatically keep you below 20 grams of net carbs per day.
Note: If you don’t like certain recipes or don’t have the ingredients on hand, you can always replace them with recipes that fit your preferences.
Day 1
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 2
Day 3
Shopping lists and more
With our shopping list feature, your trip to the grocery store doesn’t have to be time-consuming or frustrating. Get all the healthy keto foods you need for the week — and spend less time at the supermarket every month.
Access your shopping list on any device. Using a digital shopping tool can be even more beneficial than old-school pen and paper. You can access your shopping list straight from your smartphone, print it out, or even share it with family and friends when you don’t have the time for grocery shopping yourself.
How to create your own dairy-free keto meal plan
Can you design your own dairy-free keto meal plan that suits your unique preferences and lifestyle? Absolutely!Just aim to keep the net carbs under 20 grams per day.
Once you’ve created your plan, you won’t need to spend time figuring out what to eat every day. Plus, you may be more likely to achieve your weight loss and health goals by planning your meals in advance.
Find out more about which foods to include, and which ones to avoid, when you create your own meal plan.
FAQs about a dairy-free keto diet
Is it possible to follow a low carb or keto lifestyle without consuming dairy? Yes! It’s not necessary to eat dairy to be successful with keto — although dairy may help add taste and variety. We have many dairy-free recipes and meal plans to inspire and help you on your health journey.Where can I learn more about the keto diet? If you are new to a ketogenic diet, read our beginner’s guide and get all your questions answered. Starting a keto diet as a beginner can be challenging on your own. We suggest you start with any of our free meal plans or choose from our free keto recipes. For maximum simplicity, sign up for our 2-week Get Started Challenge and get everything prepared for you.
I’m not allergic or intolerant to dairy, but I’m curious to see how I would feel if I cut it out of my diet. What benefits might I see? Cutting dairy out of your diet could help speed up your weight loss and aid in reversing type 2 diabetes. Dairy products contain milk sugar (lactose) and milk protein (casein); the latter stimulates insulin secretion more than other types of protein. This explains why milk is great for a growing baby but not for an adult trying to lose weight.
Some of your dairy-free recipes list butter. Isn’t butter a dairy product? Many people who avoid dairy are still able to enjoy real butter as it contains only trace amounts of milk protein and sugar. While some of our dairy-free recipes list butter, coconut oil or olive oil will be listed as options if they are suitable substitutes. If a recipe calls for butter where only butter would work, the recipe is not labeled as dairy-free.