23 Keto Copycat Recipes of Your Favorite Carb-Heavy Restaurant Items!
Satisfy your cravings with these keto copycat recipes!
Get your fast food on without leaving the house.
(And no, we don’t mean delivery.) We all have those go-to orders at our favorite restaurants. Well, we’ve rounded up some classic popular restaurants favorites along with their keto-friendly counterpart – all to keep you on your low-carb plan!
Check out these keto copycat recipes below!
1. Make our Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty and save 51 carbs.
Wendy’s Version (small): 54g carbs
Keto version (small): 3g net carbs
Just how good is this Frosty copycat? Well, it happens to be our most popular recipe on the site, so we’re pretty sure it speaks for itself. This creamy, dreamy, frozen treat will have you saying “Who needs the drive-thru?” in no time. Check out the recipe.
2. Sip this Orange Julius Original Smoothie and save over 50g carbs.
Orange Julius version (small): 58g carbs
Keto version (small): 2.5g net carbs
It’s summertime in a cup! There’s nothing like a refreshing smoothie inspired by Orange Julius to beat the heat. Collin even showed us on Facebook Live how much her daughter and husband loved this drink. Check out the recipe.
3. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our keto Crumbl cookies.
Crumbl Cookies version: 19g carbs
Keto version: 4.7g net carbs
Just one serving of a Crumbl cookie can send your keto goals crumbling. Luckily, we’ve come up with a keto copycat recipe for these tasty desserts. Try our chocolate chip recipe shown above or our frosted sugar cookie version!
4. Nosh these PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps and save over 30g of carbs.
PF Chang’s version: 33g carbs
Keto version (small): 2.5g net carbs
It’ll be hard to tell the difference between the signature PF Changs appetizer and our keto take on these chicken lettuce wraps. Ours even features a sugar-free version of Hoisin sauce. Check out the recipe.
5. Spoon up this Wendy’s Chili and save 14g carbs.
Wendy’s version (large): 21g carbs
Keto version (large): 9g net carbs
This beloved classic comfort food from Wendy’s goes to some interesting lengths to get its flavor, though our recipe writer Marley hit the nail on the head to get that rich, meaty taste with this ketofied version. Check out the recipe.
6. Forget Red Lobster. Try these homemade keto biscuits instead!
Red Lobster version: 16g carbs
Keto version: 6.9g net carbs
If you’ve ever stepped foot into a Red Lobster, you know about their biscuits. Heck, you may even know them without visiting the restaurant—they’re that good! Going low carb doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy biscuits too. Instead of heading to Red Lobster, whip up a batch of our homemade keto biscuits.
7. Dish up this Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana and save 3g carbs.
Olive Garden version: 15g carbs
Keto version: 12g net carbs
This velvety decadent soup was the perfect recipe to turn low-carb. By swapping the potatoes for cauliflower, you reduce the starchy carbs. Plus, Lina’s family actually prefers the keto version over the original! Check out the recipe.
8. Save 10g carbs when you make our copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets.
Chick-fil-A version: 11g carbs
Keto version: 1g net carb
The pickle-brining on the chicken before breading is key! Marley’s husband swears the bites taste just like chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A. Check out the recipe.
Take this recipe a step further and pair it with a knockoff Chick-fil-A sauce from Fit Mom Journey.
9. Can’t get enough KFC Coleslaw? Our copycat recipe saves you 28g of carbs.
KFC version (family): 54g carbs
Keto version: 2g net carbs
Whatever it is about cool, crunchy coleslaw that makes it such a fitting side for fried chicken, we’re hooked on it. In our low-carb version, we sub out the sugar for erythritol for that touch of sweetness. If you really want to make this resemble KFC’s slaw, chop up the cabbage mix into smaller chunks so that creamy dressing has even more surface area to coat. Check out the recipe.
10. Serve this General Tso’s Chicken and save 124g carbs.
General Tso’s version: 128g carbs
Keto version: 4g net carbs
Toss that takeout menu away. You won’t need it anymore with this recipe in your cooking arsenal! Get it on the table fast by using your Instant Pot, or set it and forget it by using the slow cooker adaptation. Check out the recipe.
11. Have a hankering for a KIND bar? Try our copycat granola bars recipe!
KIND’s version: 20g – 24g carbs
Keto version: 3.4g net carbs
Granola bars make convenient snacks for those on-the-go. Instead of reaching for a KIND bar which can blow your daily carb allowance, opt for our homemade version that only has 3.4g of net carbs. They are so yummy! Try the recipe today!
12. Roll your own Jimmy John’s Unwich and save $5.50.
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Jimmy John’s version: <1g carbs
Keto version: 4g net carbs
Okay, okay, so this freaky fast favorite is already keto, but we love that you can make it at home and save some green! Just grab some lettuce leaves and your preferred deli meats and cheeses. Collin even showed us just how easy it is to make during a Facebook Live. Check out the recipe.
13. Treat yourself to homemade keto Oreo cookies.
Oreos version: 21g carbs
Keto version: 1.4g net carbs
No, you don’t have to go without cookies on a keto diet. Instead of reaching for sugar-filled Oreo cookies, try our copycat sandwich cookies recipe. They taste very similar and you can even dunk them!
14. You’re in luck! We’ve made a copycat shamrock shake recipe!
McDonald’s version: 91g carbs
Keto version: 3g net carbs
We almost fell out of our chairs when we saw that a Shamrock Shake from MickeyD’s had 91g of net carbs. 😱 Luckily, we were able to recreate the shake into a keto version that is just as delicious. Get the recipe here!
15. Refuel with our Naked Chicken Chalupa copycat recipe.
Taco Bell’s version: 29g carbs
Keto version: 2.9g net carbs
Thanks to using a breading of pork rinds, this Taco Bell chicken chalupa copycat recipe only has 2.9g of net carbs. It may be our new favorite way to eat chicken! Not only does it have a nice crunch, but it fills us up too! Get the recipe here!
16. Fall in love with our copycat pumpkin spice latte recipe and save over 50g carbs.
Starbucks’s version: 52g carbs
Keto version: 1g net carbs
Enjoy the flavors of the fall season with our copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe. This festive and cozy drink recipe will warm you up without busting your macros.
17. Starbucks fans will also appreciate our copycat Pink Drink recipe.
Starbucks’s version: 28g carbs
Keto version: 1.7g net carbs
The Pink Drink is one of the trendy orders at Starbucks, but unfortunately, it’s chock full of sugar. That’s why we recreated the drink in a low carb, low sugar version that is just as refreshing! Check out the recipe here!
18. Get the sweet taste of a Hawaiian roll without the carbs.
King’s Hawaiian Roll version: 15g carbs
Keto version: 3g net carbs
Sweet dinner rolls are such a comfort food item. You can keep them on your plate when you opt for our keto version of King’s Hawaiian rolls. These yummy bites are perfect to eat year-round and especially at the holidays!
19. Our copycat McDonald’s McFlurry is just as crave-worthy and saves you over 100g of carbs!
McDonald’s version: 124g carbs
Keto version: 3.2g net carbs
You don’t need a cheat day to enjoy this creamy dessert. We paired keto sweetened condensed milk with whipping cream and ChocZero chocolates to make a low carb dessert that hits the spot! Get the recipe here!
20. Jazz up your dinner with our keto Shake ‘N Bake copycat recipe.
Shake ‘N Bake version (pork): 7g carbs
Keto version: 3g net carbs
Prepare to be asked for seconds when you serve this keto Shake ‘N Bake copycat recipe. It uses pork rinds in place of the breadcrumbs so it’s full of protein and flavor!
21. Live more and make our Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme keto copycat recipe.
Taco Bell version: 73g carbs
Keto version: 7.6g net carbs
Our mouths are watering just looking at this delicious keto version of a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme. It has all the texture and flavor you need to keep your tastebuds satisfied. Give our recipe a try and it might just become a staple at your house!
22. Calling all Nutella lovers! You must try our keto chocolate hazelnut spread!
Nutella version: 22g carbs
Keto version: 1.3g net carbs
Chocolate lovers can enjoy a Nutella-like hazelnut dip made with keto confectioner’s sugar. It’s has a robust flavor and can be used as a dip or a low carb spread. Check out the recipe here!
23. Love Mexican food? Try our keto burrito recipe!
El Pollo Loco version: 11g net carbs
Keto version: 7g net carbs
The El Pollo Loco keto burrito isn’t too bad when it comes to net carbs, but we were able to get the carb count even lower. Our keto burrito recipe shaves off 4g of net carbs while providing 13g of fiber and almost 48g of protein. It’s a keeper!
Yum! 😋 Who knew there were so many ways to recreate your favorite dishes from popular restaurants at home!
Dining out? Make keto on-the-go easy with these tips.
all good except the mayo, why use mayo made with vegetable oil?
Hi there! The type of mayo used in these recipes is totally up to you! There are great varieties on the market that are made with olive or avocado oil if you’d like to steer clear of mayonnaise derived from vegetable oil. Hope that helps!
There is Avocado Oil Mayo, it’s really good!
Mayo made with vegetable oil is all that is available for some people and that is always better than, say, Miracle Whip.
You are hilarious! It’s refreshing to watch somebody that gives good information but has fun doing it. Thanks for being so much fun to watch. I’m going to make an unwich tomorrow.
You are so welcome and enjoy!
Looks interesting