We went back through our Amazon history and compiled the ultimate Keto Shopping List that covers our most commonly purchased and used ingredients over the past year! We frequently get asked what are some must haves in our cupboard and fridge for a ketogenic diet, so we figured we could best answer this through showing your in our YouTube video below and compiling the list on our food blog for you to reference whenever you are about to check out on Amazon and are unsure if you added everything to your cart!
What Low Carb Products DO We Always Buy?
1. Supplements
- MCT Oil: We like to make sure our MCT Oil has an open formula (not proprietary blend) so that we know how much of C8 and C10 we are getting in each bottle.
- Zip Fizz: This is great pre-workout and intra-workout supplement with 950mg per bottle and 200mg of caffeine. Our favorite flavor is blue raspberry.
- Magnesium: We like to have this supplement on hand and we take it occasionally before bed for a better night of sleep.
- L-Theanine: This is a supplement we take daily with our morning coffee. It synergizes with caffeine to help you focus and be more productive.
- Leucine: This is the most important amino acid in helping you build muscle. It tastes really bad, but taking it on it's own before or after a workout can ensure you are getting the right nutrients to trigger protein synthesis.
- Isopure Protein: We always have a tub of cookies and cream, our favorite flavor, on hand to add to recipes, fat bombs and smoothies and we love it because it has 0 carbs!
- Muscle Fest Protein: This is a great whey protein option that is cheaper in cost, but still tastes great.
- Vegan Protein: We've experimented with many different protein powders and found this
protein powder to be the best vegan option for people who can't tolerate dairy! - Collagen Peptides: Not a must have, but great to add to coffee or smoothies when looking for some volume and flavor. If you are more like Megha and like to add chocolate to everything, try the Perfect Keto Chocolate Collagen!
- Cod Liver Oil: Something new we started incorporating into our diet now that we are doing more a meat based diet. Not mandatory, but we like to drink 1 tsp a day!
2. Baking Ingredients
- Coconut Flour: This is our favorite substitute flour to use due to it's high absorbency. The more absorbent the flour the less of it you need! This is a great option for those allergic to almond flour.
- Almond Flour: Our second favorite substitute flour to use and it makes the perfectly soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie! The cheapest we've found is in Costco.
- Oat Fiber: oat fiber has a great oat taste without all the carbs. It is a great option for baking for those allergic to all nuts (coconut included).
- Psyllium Husk Powder: Psyllium is the reason low carb bread is possible - we've used this to make naan, pizza dough, and low carb dinner rolls!
- Flax Meal: This is a great option for upping fiber in baked goods.
- Golden Flax Meal: This is our preferred flax meal to use because it's has a lighter, toastier taste!
3. Low Carb Sweeteners
- Liquid Stevia: We use this daily in our coffee and also use it in a lot of baked goods and nightly mug cakes! The 8 oz bottle will last you over a year.
- Erythritol: We always buy granular erythritol because it is cheaper and can easily be pulsed into a confectioner using a coffee or spice grinder.
4. Low Carb Chocolates
- Cocoa Powder: We always have this in our house and we use it so much (smoothies, desserts, mug cakes, hot chocolate) that we buy it in bulk on Amazon. However, this can easily be found in the baking section of your grocery store.
- Lily's Chocolate Chips: We don't always have these on hand, but they are good for all your chocolate dessert recipes and sweetened with stevia. You can also easily find these in your nearest Whole Foods.
- Cacao Nibs: We love these little bites for upping our fat and adding some crunch to desserts and smoothies. They are also great to eat plain as a snack.
- Cacao Butter: We like to use this in our hot chocolate, fat bombs and in baking. It adds a subtle sweetness and ups the fat!
5. Other
- Pink Himalayan Salt: We add salt to everything, including our pre-workout drinks! We have a salt video you can check out.
- Red Hawaiian Salt: We recently started buying this and it our newest obsession. The granules are coarse and its the perfect topping for your fat bombs!
- Black Malabar Peppercorns: We like to buy our black pepper in bulk and grind it fresh to order! It's cheaper and fresher that way.
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
Tejaswini says
Actually I was about to start keto diet, but did not found many of the content in market which is given in my diet plan. Thanks for this article. I’ll definitely buy few products from this list.
Shelene says
Thank you for this video. I know its older but I just found you guys and enjoy all your video’s. I was wondering if you ever buy off of Vitacost.com? They have a lot of the stuff you guys use and the prices are most of the time less than amazon and other stores. I have been shopping Vitacost for over 10 years and love it. The only thing that sticks is you have to order $49 worth of stuff for free shipping but we all know that is really easy to do.
Thanks again,
Shelene
Anto says
How do you feel about the sucralose in the Isopure.
I ordered a tub of Isopure on Amazon but I’ve read many conflicting things about the sucralose so I was wondering what’s your take on it.
Cass (KetoConnect) says
We’re comfortable having it in the Isopure.
Kevin Stevenson says
Quick question..first off..you guys ROCK! I just started Keto 5 days ago…and it’s kind of overwhelming. But I love your simple/reap approach. I feel you guys are very genuine, unlike some other videos and sites where I get the feeling it’s all about making money…so thank you.
What do you think are the top 5-6 (or 10) items I should purchase from your shopping list?
Also- Since it’s week 1, my wife and I have basically just been counting carbs. I’d say we are averaging no more than 5 per day. At what point should we increase Carbs (and to what level) and when should be start looking at calories and other macros.
Thanks again for all you guys do!
Kevin Stevenson
Bangor, ME
Cass (KetoConnect) says
You won’t start increasing your carbs, if you want to remain in ketosis. It sounds like you’re doing great with the low carb, are you losing weight? if you are, then just keep doing what you are doing!
Kristin J says
Hey – I noticed you are recommend Zipfizz. I went out and bought some at Costco today, but noticed that it is sweetened with xylitol. In another video you show that this sweetener is not as recommended because of its effect on blood glucose. Thoughts?
Cass (KetoConnect) says
It’s such a small amount in the little package of zipfizz, we’re not too concerned to use it as a preworkout.
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M says
I wanted to purchase mascarpone cheese on amazon, due to its insanely high fat. It’s really just glorified cream in ‘cheese form’ from what I’ve read. The problem is I don’t know anything else about it, & I haven’t seen anyone in keto mention it, do you guys have any experience with it ? Recommendations on what’s good with it ?
Megha Barot says
We have a dessert on our food blog that uses it! It is really rich and great for whipping up with berries or cocoa powder for a simple dessert.
Kathy Anderson says
Those peanut sauce buns look so good. Dying to see recipe.
Leila Hussein says
Went to Costco today, and they no longer had Blue Diamond Almond Flour. They said it’s being eliminated from their inventory. Not a bag left anywhere! I am so disappointed because it was only $11.99 for 3 pounds. Also the carb was 2 net carbs.
I went and bought some Bob’s Red Mill Superfine Almond Flour and it has 6 net carbs for 1/4 cup! Any idea why? is it because it might be ground finer? Both labels say serving is 1/4 cup or 28g. I just don’t get why the Bob’s Red Mill is higher in net carbs.. Any idea?
varun says
Hi,
Can you guys comment on insulin response of whey and casein protein while on keto ?
I am experimenting with low carb approach and i dont dont eat meat and need to get little more protein in my diet.
Cass (KetoConnect) says
We recommend adding fat to wherever you are using the protein powder.
Naz says
You guys are awesome! Thanks for all that you do for the keto community! I’ve mentioned y’all several times on my Facebook page throughout my keto journey.
Sean says
I recently found a food logging app ( Cronometer ) and just wondering if you have tried it as it has a keto centric option for calculating foods. I have been using MyFitnessPal but don’t like that they don’t allow for the net carbs.
Keto Connect (Shannon) says
oh! We haven’t tried this yet, but thanks for putting it on our radar!
Kim says
What are your thoughts on Mio water enhancers and Apple cider vinegar?
Keto Connect (Shannon) says
Delicious!
Pam says
What is MCT oil, and how and why is it used, please?
Keto Connect (Shannon) says
mct oil stands for MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, and it’s an oil that helps you with immediate energy! It’s good for giving your ketones a quick boost in your morning coffee!
Cindy says
I watch you guys all the time. Enjoy your detailed information you provide. I do have one question, what app or program do you use to record your daily macros in? Been trying to find one that would really help me. I have been living keto for a year now and have lost close to 80#, but have more to go. Thanks for the help in advance. BTW Happy New Year!
Keto Connect (Shannon) says
Hey there! thanks for joining us on our journey! We use myfitnesspal (free) to track!
Best of luck, and crush 2018!
Lauren says
I’ve heard a lot of people talk about swerve (sugar substitute.) Have you tried it?
Keto Connect (Shannon) says
love it!
Pablo Garcia says
I came across your YouTube videos and subscribed, I was on a modified keto diet after a stroke in 2016, lost a bunch of weight and was working out, I unfortunately had my right leg amputated in early 2017, hospitalized for a couple of months and was forced back on to American diabetic diet and gained 50 lbs as I am still in a wheelchair.
My heart and mind told me that my keto diet didn’t contribute to me losing my leg (diabetic complications).
I allowed myself to go back to carb eating
Your videos have re-inspired me to get back in to keto.
By the way, 6 months of keto eating resulted in my A1C dropping from 11.8 to 5.3 after the stroke and before amputation.
Keto Connect (Shannon) says
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR STORY!
Nancy Garcia says
Thank you. I was looking for something like this!
Vee says
Hiii, firstly I love you guys! Thank you for everything you guys do for the Keto community, I appreciate it!
So I would like to know what you guys think of Swerve…
Thanks!
Keto Connect (Shannon) says
We love it!
Keto Connect (Shannon) says
We love it!! Thank you so much for sticking around, Vee!
Shawna Graham says
Thank you for this list! Love you guys!