- February 13, 2019
- Appetizers
40+ Keto and Low Carb Date Night Recipe Ideas
Make date night special again with these 40+ easy, delicious, and romantic keto and low carb friendly recipe ideas for a truly romantic dinner, dessert, or cocktail to enjoy with the one you love the most!
Eating a low carb and ketogenic diet can be difficult, especially if you’re the only low carb eater in the relationship (trust me, I get it). I like to think my approach to cooking is still rooted in the culinary basics, but full of flavor.
With this round up of romantic and inspired recipes, you won’t even miss the carbs! Recreate a fabulous home cooked meal for a date night in with these 40+ perfect recipes to share with the one you love the most.
Recipes include ideas for breakfast in bed, drinks and appetizers, a romantic home cooked dinner, and delicious desserts to share with your special someone. Find each recipe outlined below!
40+ Keto and Low Carb Date Night Recipe Ideas
Make date night special again with these 40+ easy, delicious, and romantic keto and low carb friendly recipe ideas for a truly romantic dinner, dessert, or cocktail to enjoy with the one you love the most!
The Forsyte Spritzer- Rose Aperol Spritz
A fizzy spritzer with notes of aperol and sweet rose, this easy cocktail is not only beautiful but refreshing!
Earl Grey Gin Fizz Cocktail
Take the floral notes of a classic earl grey tea and Take the floral notes of a classic earl grey tea and combine them with the herbal flavors of a good gin and an egg white for the best fizz cocktail.
Men Are From Mezcal, Women Are From Vodka- A Low Carb Cosmopolitan Two Ways
A low carb inspired, authentic cosmopolitan style cocktail that’s made two ways – one with vodka and one with a smoky mezcal tequila. Enjoy both versions and find the one that fits your taste best.
If You're A Bird, Then I'm A (Jungle) Bird Cocktail
A perfect jungle bird style cocktail inspired by The Notebook!
Gentleman Prefer Bee's Knees- The Smokin' Skinny "B" Cocktail
A grilled low carb, “skinny” Bee’s Knees martini using keto simple syrup and smoked and charred lemons for a sweet and tangy riff on a classic drink.
The Catcher In The Rye... Whiskey : Classic Manhattan Cocktail
An easy and refreshing classic Manhattan cocktail recipe.
Low Carb Smoky Mezcal Paloma
Put down the margarita and pick up this refreshing, mezcal Paloma instead! It’s bright, a little smoky, and something your next taco night needs!
(Keto) Charred Lemon Drop Martini
A riff on a classic lemon drop cocktail, this keto friendly version uses the richness of charred lemons, vodka, and (keto) thyme infused simple syrup to create a refreshing and joy enhancing drink!
Romeo and....Julep: The Prosecco Mint Julep
Romeo and Julep - A refreshing riff on a classic mint julep, this Shakespeare inspired cocktail is made the traditional way with bourbon, mint, simple syrup but topped with Prosecco.
Cast Iron Caprese Dip with Low Carb Bagel Chips
Easy to make, this tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil baked dip is so good!
Cedar Plank Smoked Burrata
Take your charcuterie platter to the next level with this easy, lightly cedar smoke infused, grilled burrata cheese.
Crispy Keto Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant Rounds
If you love a good eggplant parmesan or an eggplant lasagna, then you will fall in love with this easy to make gluten free, keto recipe. With in season sliced eggplant rounds, stuffed with herb filled ricotta cheese and dredged in pork rinds, it makes the perfect keto friendly snack, appetizer or meal!
Easy Cast Iron Keto Focaccia Bread
A delicious, low carb, and keto friendly almond flour based focaccia bread, baked in a cast iron skillet. Top with garlic confit and rosemary and sea salt and you have the perfect keto friendly bread recipe!
Heirloom Tomatoes and Burrata Salad
A bright and fresh heirloom tomato style salad topped with addictive burrata cheese and fresh basil too.
Keto and Gluten Free Panzanella Salad
An almond flour based, keto friendly bread that’s toasted to make the perfect gluten free panzanella style salad that’s topped with heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil and burrata cheese.
Shredded Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Vegetable Salad
Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight healthy fall salad or a keto low carb Thanksgiving salad recipe that’s worthy of your holiday table, this shredded brussel sprout inspired side dish is a huge crowd pleaser for any occasion.
Steak with Red Wine Compound Butter
Elevate your favorite grilled steak with a deliciously easy, and elegant red wine reduction butter sauce recipe. This compound butter takes a few minutes to prep ahead of time and transforms your favorite red meat recipes into a fancy and flavorful dish.
Keto Steak Frites with Horseradish Compound Butter
Indulge in this French classic inspired keto friendly steak and low carb french fry recipe! Don’t forget the delicious butter to top it all off for the perfect dinner recipe.
A Guide To Making A Reverse Seared Steak
Want to know the secrets to cooking a steak perfectly every time you grill? Use this helpful guide to learn how to make a perfectly reverse seared cooking technique on any steak cut.
Easy 30 Minute Smoked Crab Legs
The easiest smoked crab legs with clarified butter that you can make in under 30 minutes on your grill (or in the oven).
Easy Salmon Cakes
A fresh salmon cake recipe mixed with fresh herbs and vegetables for an easy and indulgent dish.
Butter Basted Slow Roasted Salmon
Make the perfect slow roasted filet of salmon recipe, basted in clarified butter, chives and salt at home in the oven or even on the grill with this guide!
Easy Grilled Pistachio Sesame Salmon
Fire up the gas grill with this beautiful side of salmon with ease! This recipe features the nutty flavor of pistachios and toasted sesames, mixed with a bright pop of fresh lemon for a perfect refreshing salmon filet dinner.
Grilled Coffee Rubbed Rack of Lamb (With Video)
Learn how to reverse sear lamb with ease on a gas grill! With this delicious spicy ground coffee rub, you can make a standout, flavor packed, main dish to serve to the whole family.
Easy Smoked Mole Sauce with Pork Tenderloin
This fabulous combination mole pork recipe is an easy way to create an out of this world meal! Learn how to make a big green egg smoked pork tenderloin with an easy to assemble mole sauce recipe all smoked to perfection for depth of flavor on the grill!
Grilled Crispy Maple Pecan BBQ Chicken Thighs
A perfect fall, grilled chicken recipe hits all the comfort food buttons. This easy sugar free, BBQ maple pecan chicken is keto friendly, low carb, and gluten free too!
Low Carb Mojo Roasted Chicken Recipe
A bright, refreshing Cuban mojo marinade that’s perfect for roasting a whole chicken. Try this naturally low carb roasted chicken recipe and wow your friends and family with this show stopping dish!
Easy Homemade Keto Fondue
An easy way to create a low carb dippable cheese sauce (aka keto fondue) that is perfect for sharing with your friends and family!
Low Carb Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Steak Sauce
The sweet mellow flavor of buttery caramelized onions paired with the rich aroma of blue cheese and reduced into a beautiful sauce to pair with your favorite steak or beef cut. This dish takes little prep work and is a great way to elevate any meal!
Keto Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
Sugar cookie lovers unite! Check out this super easy, keto and low carb friendly fruit pizza recipe that’s a total crowd pleaser.
Keto Skillet Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with Bacon
If you love chocolate, peanut butter, and candied bacon, then this keto friendly (mostly) no bake pie recipe is the perfect dessert for you! All your favorite flavors packed into a gluten free and sugar free dessert!
Easy Keto Berry Cake In A Jar
Keto Samoa Bundt Cake
Everything you love about classic keto girl scout cookies in cake form! This low carb yellow cake is topped with unsweetened shredded coconut, delicious keto caramel sauce, and drizzled sugar free chocolate too.
Keto Marble Pound Cake
This Keto friendly marble pound cake is the perfect moist cake recipe! It’s gluten free, sugar free, and would trick any non-keto eater into thinking its a regular cake!
No Bake Keto Cheesecake
An easy to make, basic keto no-bake cheesecake recipe! Top with your favorite berry, whipped cream, or a low carb crust crumble for the perfect keto treat.
Low Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas
A simple, low carb desert inspired by a classic strawberry cheesecake! These easy, handheld low carb dessert quesadillas are a huge crowd pleaser!
Keto Rose Flavored Buttercream Cupcakes
Take your basic vanilla up a few levels with this rose flavored, keto and diabetic friendly icing recipe!
A Guide To Making Easy Keto Ice Cream
Get all the steps, tips, and techniques to making the perfectly creamy and irresistible no churn keto ice cream recipe! Mix and match to make all your favorite flavors and ice cream treats (from cones, to cakes, to affogatos and more)!
Dalgona Affogato - (Keto) Coffee Ice Cream
Everything you love about a classic Italian Affogato, but with a deliciously sweet, whipped coffee recipe that can be made sugar free, keto and low carb and dairy free too if desired! Have your Dalgona coffee ice cream and eat it too!