The 10 Best Keto Cookbooks for Anyone on a Low-Carb Diet

If you're looking for tasty keto meals, investing in a good keto diet cookbook is definitely a good place to start. After all, while you may have a basic understanding of how this diet works (by eating high-fat foods that are low in carbs and sugar) cookbooks can help you get organized with grocery lists and different menu options to spread throughout your week.

Toying around with a keto cookbook not only arms you with flavorful and reliable recipes you can use any time, but it will also cut down on the time you spend in the kitchen, so your big-batch Sundays will be a piece of cake.

And if you're looking for meals that won't break the bank, there are plenty of low-carb, high-fat recipes that use ingredients you already have in your pantry. Below are some of our favorite keto cookbooks worth adding to your bookshelf.

Filled with comprehensive outlines, shopping list ideas and recipes, think of this 158-page cookbook as a roadmap to all the ins and outs of the keto diet. Here you'll learn a bit more about what the diet fundamentals are, how to make your pantry more keto-friendly and a 14-day meal plan to jump-start your keto journey.

Of course, the recipes found in this cookbook are nothing short of mouthwatering — we're talking juicy Italian beef burgers, sweet nutty shortbread cookies and filling chicken-avocado lettuce wraps.

Each recipe also comes with a detailed nutritional breakdown — carbs, net carbs, calories, fat and protein — so you won't have to worry about breaking ketosis. And most recipes in the book can be made in just 30 minutes.

While the keto diet does encourage eating fat-rich foods, rest assured that this book has plenty of suggestions of whole foods and healthy fats — avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil, nuts and seeds — to incorporate into your diet.

Jam-packed with 60 recipes and eight easy-to-follow weekly meal plans, this keto diet cookbook is a meal prepper's dream. It's chock-full of flavorful snacks, mains and sides that require only a few ingredients, so you can make a week's worth of meals in little to no time at all.

Though, to ensure you are staying on track, this cookbook also provides an exact macro count of each meal. Plus, this cookbook is ripe with amazing extras — detailed information on intermittent fasting, clever food storage hacks and shopping list ideas — you won't want to miss.

To top it all off, this book is divided into three meal plan sections, so it's great for keto novices and longer-time keto eaters alike. After all, because no two keto journeys are alike, it's great to have recipes that can help you transition through all stages of the diet.

Cooking complicated meals is probably the last thing on your mind after a long and tiring day. That being said, if you are looking to cash in on fuss-free meals that satisfy keto guidelines and won't take hours to make, this keto diet cookbook — which is filled with 100 low-carb recipes — is sure to become your new BFF.

While keto ditches the carbs and sugar, you won't have to worry about giving up some of your favorite comfort foods thanks to this book. Recipes for timeless favorites such as nachos, grilled cheese, doughnuts and pizza aren't in short supply.

And if that's not enough to entice you, perhaps this book's clever recipe names will. After all, Beep, Beep Brownie and KFC Keto Fried Chicken sound too intriguing not to try.

While this cookbook has plenty of delectable recipes to choose from, keep in mind that each recipe clocks under 30 net carbs. And yes, that may be a higher carb count overall, but if you are new to keto and want to gradually eliminate carbs from your diet, trust that each recipe will help you get on the right path.

Going keto full-time doesn't mean you have to splurge on food ingredients, as the recipes in this cookbook are already inside your fridge kitchen pantry.

Not convinced? Take a look at the cookbook's Pecan Cookies recipe: It requires five ingredients — egg, butter, pecans, sweetener and baking soda.

Because this cookbook has clear portion sizes and nutritional info for each recipe, you won't have to count calories and carbs, as they are all spelled out for you. Plus, the book has meals for all sizes — solo, families or just a few friends — so there's a recipe fit for anyone or any occasion.

If you're on the hunt for fulfilling and appetizing keto meals — taco skillet, brie and broccoli frittata — the whole family will love, consider your search over. This cookbook has delicious low-carb dinner recipes that will have even the pickiest eaters asking for seconds.

With pork, lamb and vegetarian dishes, each recipe inside this cookbook has colorful and helpful pictures, so visual learners won't get lost from start to finish. Each recipe inside this cookbook also has helpful reference icons — freezer-friendly, 30-minute, slow cooker or one-pan — so you'll know what meals are best suited for busy or quieter work weeks.

Most importantly, all nutritional facts — including total carb count — are clearly displayed for each recipe, so you won't have to worry you're going over your target carb count.

If you are the type of person who chooses recipes based on the pictures, trust that this keto cookbook won't disappoint — there's a bright full-color photo for every recipe listed.

But, this cookbook isn't just pretty to look at: Each recipe has detailed easy-to-follow instructions, a small ingredient list plus helpful tips and shortcuts to make the task of cooking easier.

And if you have a sweet tooth, this cookbook has plenty of delightful sweet recipes — think homemade ice cream, cheesecake and pumpkin pie — plus full details on all types of sweeteners that are keto-safe. There's even a keto dessert pizza recipe the kids will love!

Created by certified holistic nutritionist Liz MacDowell, this 224-page cookbook takes a cleaner approach to keto cooking. Each recipe inside uses whole ingredients instead of processed foods and is free of meat, eggs, dairy and soy.

Aside from bringing some finger-licking meal ideas with a simple ingredient list to your radar — coconut flour waffles, black bean brownies, green keto balance bowls and more — this cookbook will help you discover need-to-know keto hacks such as important nutrients to include in a vegan diet plus easy-to-follow shopping lists you can stick with. And macronutrient information is listed on every page.

Because plant-based diets can rely on carbohydrates, these recipes may clock in a bit higher carb range than others. But, because these meals are good at providing higher protein and lower carb ideas, they're great for jumpstarting your keto journey, especially if you're tired of the traditional meat and cheese recipes.

From keto bombs to no-bake blueberry cheesecake to pudding bars, this cookbook is sure to please any dessert enthusiast who doesn't want to sacrifice taste for nutrition.

Not only do the scrumptious recipes inside use sugar substitutes that will fool you into thinking you used actual sugar, but each recipe carefully lists out simple and easy-to-follow steps plus details on nutritional calculations, prep and cook times and serving size.

Thankfully, a master-level skill set isn't required to maneuver this cookbook, as there are plenty of beginner to more immediate recipes to try. Plus, there are also dairy-free options.

When you're craving comfort foods that'll make you feel good, husband and wife authors Marrekus and Krysten Wilkes got you covered with this keto soul food cookbook.

Not only does each recipe have a ketogenic twist on classic comfort foods such as eggs benedict, ricotta pancakes, Southern-style cornbread and chicken and dumplings, but it also prioritizes simple ingredients swaps that don't compromise on flavor.

After all, because many soul food staples are breaded and fried, using substitutes like crushed pork rinds, almond flour, parmesan cheese and spices help give you that taste and texture you love about southern fried chicken. Even desserts get a healthier upgrade — this cookbook's red velvet cake utilizes almond flour and coconut powder.

And of course, there's plenty of recipe variety, so you'll never get plagued with keto burnout. After all, there are plenty of sides, mains, veggies, snacks, breakfast and brunch ideas to keep you busy.

Much like soul food, an order of General Tso's chicken may be just what you want to curl up with after a long hard day. But, because Asian cuisine can include high-carb items like noodles and rice, it may be hard to find keto-safe options that won't throw you out of ketosis.

Sisters Tippy Wyatt and Som Allison have developed a solution for keto enthusiasts who want to enjoy timeless Asian flavors, as their cookbook features 40 authentic recipes from Vietnam, Korea, China and Thailand that are low in carbs and high in fat.

Inside this cookbook are savory recipes such as mixed curry and veggies soup, bacon cauliflower fried rice and pork meatballs. And if you're tired of dairy-heavy keto recipes, rest assured that this cookbook offers dairy-free recipes that will have you reaching for a second helping.

Plus, there are also gorgeous pictures to accompany each recipe, so you'll always have a helpful reference to keep in mind as you cook.