If you're on the keto diet, then you know that it's all about high-fat and low-carb foods [1]. Unfortunately, that limits your fruit consumption because fruits contain sugar and sugar contains carbohydrates. However, there's still a pretty wide range of fruits that are low enough in carbs [2] for you to literally make a fruit salad – the only caveat is that you wouldn't be able to eat too much of it, but sharing is caring, right?
According to Dr. Jason Axe, the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates in order for your body to go and stay in ketosis is 30 to 50 grams [3]. If you're a fruit lover, we've compiled a list of fruits that contain well under 30 grams of carbohydrates per serving. So go ahead and treat yourself to a slice of watermelon on a hot Summer day, or throw a handful of blueberries in your full-fat yoghurt. Click through to see what other fruits are low in carbs, along with some keto-friendly recipe ideas [4].
Starfruit
You can enjoy this uniquely shaped fruit on its own or in a refreshing starfruit and blood orange detox water [5].
Blueberries
Not only are they packed with antioxidants, but blueberries are also low-carb. Half a cup will yield about 10 grams of carbs, so feel free to toss them into your salads, like this healthy and tasty flat-belly salad [6].
Cantaloupe
One cup of cantaloupe contains about 13 grams of carbs, which is well under the daily limit that most experts recommend to keep your body in ketosis. Try this yoghurt-filled cantaloupe breakfast bowl [7], but halve everything to keep the carb count low. If this isn't enough food for you, you can make up for it in bacon [8].
Raspberries
Half a cup of raspberries only contains 7 grams of carbs, so go ahead and grab a handful! Or muddle some into your Summer cocktail, like this raspberry mojito [9]. Don't feel guilty about the alcohol because both rum and sparkling wine are super low-carb [10].
Strawberries
An entire cup of strawberries is only 12 grams of carbs. While strawberry shortcake is off limits on the keto diet, you can still incorporate the sweet and tart berry into your meals. Try making this super zingy strawberry jalapeño pico [11].
Peaches
It's not truly Summer without some peaches, so thankfully, they're keto-friendly. One medium-sized peach contains about 14 grams of carbs. Use them in healthy recipes, like this peach and tomato salad [12]. You can even add in fresh mozzarella, which is also low-carb, to make a peachy version of caprese.
Cherries
They're sweet, tart, and utterly addictive. At 11 grams of carbs per half cup, you won't be able to finish an entire bag, but you can still get your fix with this vegan cherry smoothie [13].
Avocado
Remember that avocados are a fruit! High in healthy fats and low in carbs (about 12 grams per avocado), avocados are an ideal food for the keto diet. Whip up some guacamole [14] and pair with keto-friendly kale or cheese chips.
Kiwi
One medium-sized kiwi contains about 20 grams of carbs, so try cutting it up and throwing it into a classic fruit salad [15].
Watermelon
An iconic Summer fruit, watermelon requires very little to fill you up. One cup contains about 11 grams of carbs, but that's really all you need for a refreshing, sweet snack. Or you can incorporate the fruit into vibrantly coloured popsicles [16].
Blackberries
The oft-forgotten berry, blackberries are another great keto-friendly fruit option. And they go great in savory recipes, like these mouthwatering grilled lamb chops with blackberry relish [17].