Low-Carb Grocery Checklist

BySavannahMack

Before you grab a cart, pick two meals you want to make and see what’s already in your fridge, pantry, and freezer. Then use this aisle-by-aisle checklist to fill in the gaps. Pick the items you’ll actually use this week.

Produce

  • Leafy greens or bagged slaw
  • Broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, or cabbage
  • Cucumbers, lemons, and any herbs you’ll use twice

Proteins

  • Eggs
  • Chicken thighs or plain rotisserie chicken
  • Ground turkey or beef, tofu, or canned tuna

Dairy and refrigerated

  • Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Cheddar, feta, or another cheese you use often

Pantry

  • Olive oil and vinegar
  • Mustard, spices, and canned fish
  • Nuts or seeds for salads and snacks

Freezer

  • Plain frozen broccoli, spinach, or cauliflower rice
  • Frozen fish fillets or plain burger patties

Three ways to spend less

  • Compare the price per ounce or pound. A bigger package is only a deal if you’ll use it.
  • Swap bagged slaw for a head of cabbage when the unit price is lower and you have time to chop.
  • Check plain frozen vegetables against fresh ones. You can take out what you need and leave the rest in the freezer.

Make the same groceries work twice

Use chicken and cabbage for skillet bowls one night and chicken slaw the next. Turn the remaining cabbage and eggs into a quick scramble. Before you put the groceries away, move the produce you want to use first to the front of the fridge and label anything you portion for the freezer.

Need another meal idea? Browse the Savvy Keto Recipe Index.