Welcome to the Week 2 Keto Meal Plan! 🎉
Whether you’re continuing from Week 1 or jumping in right here, we’re thrilled you’re joining us.
This week 2 keto meal plan has been completely updated for January 2026 with new recipes, a corresponding prep strategy and shopping list, and clearer macros.
One of the goals of these weekly keto meal plans is to keep things realistic and sustainable. Staying in ketosis means keeping net carbs under 20g per day — that part is non-negotiable. But this plan is also about building habits that actually work in real life, with real schedules, real grocery stores, and real appetites.
If you completed Week 1, take a moment to acknowledge that. Even planning ahead or cooking a few meals at home is progress. And if last week didn’t go exactly as you’d hoped? That’s okay too. Every new week is a fresh start.
If you’re just getting started and have questions about how keto works, you can start with my 3-Day Keto Kickstart and Menu Plan to get caught up.
What to Expect from the Week 2 Keto Meal Plan
This Week 2 Keto Meal Plan builds on the same structure you saw in Week 1, with a fresh mix of meals to keep things interesting while still staying low-carb and satisfying.
You can expect:
- A balance of simple, repeatable meals and a few that feel a little more special
- Easy prep that helps you stay consistent without cooking every day
- Flexibility built in so you can make swaps and still stay on track
The goal is always the same: eat well, stay consistent, and feel good doing it.
Keto Meal Prep that Fits Real Life
Just like last week, this plan leans on simple keto meal prep to make your week easier. A little time spent prepping on Sunday and midweek goes a long way toward reducing stress and decision fatigue.
That said, this is a framework — not a rulebook. If you need to repeat a meal, skip something you’re not in the mood for, or swap based on what you already have, that’s completely fine. Just keep your overall carbs in check and adjust portions as needed.
Join the Community (We’d love to have you!)
If you’d like extra support, accountability, or just want to see how others are making this keto meal plan work in real life, you’re invited to join us:
- On the I Breathe I’m Hungry Facebook Page, where people share wins, recipes, questions, and day-to-day challenges
- Or over on our IBIHketo Reddit forum, if you prefer a more discussion-driven, low-pressure space
How Did Week 1 Go?
Before you dive into Week 2, I’d love to hear from you. Comment below and tell us how Week 1 went:
- What worked well?
- What was challenging?
- Any favorite meals so far?
- Anything you’re hoping to improve this week?
Sharing your experience helps others feel less alone — and it helps shape future meal plans, too.
Here’s to Week 2 of the keto / low-carb meal plan — we’ve got this. 💪🏼
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Before You Start: Standard Items Used This Week
To keep the daily plan clean and readable, a few items are used repeatedly throughout the week. Portions and macros for these items are already included in the daily totals.
Romaine Lettuce for Tuna Salad (1 serving)
Use either:
- 2 large romaine leaves (wrap-style), or
- 1 cup chopped romaine (fork salad)
Choose whichever you prefer — both are equivalent for the purposes of this plan.
Standard Side Salad (1 serving)
This side salad appears with several dinners.
1 serving includes:
- 2 cups chopped romaine
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 2 tablespoons keto-friendly dressing
Macros assume up to ~170 calories from dressing. If your dressing is higher or lower, adjust accordingly.
About Optional Snacks & Desserts
Optional snacks and desserts are included in the daily macros shown.
You may skip them, repeat them, or swap them for something else if you prefer — just keep your total daily net carbs under 20g.
Note 1: If you followed an older version of this plan, you’ll notice some changes — this update reflects how we actually meal prep and eat now. Any references in the comments to recipes not here in the current week 2 keto meal plan are from before the update. To find those older recipes you can use the recipe search feature.
Note 2: Daily macro totals are calculated from the individual items listed and are approximate due to rounding. Totals include the optional snack and dessert shown for each day.
Day 1 – Monday
Breakfast
- Jalapeño popper frittata, 1 serving
(361 cal | 40g fat | 3g net carbs | 24g protein)
Lunch
- Tuna salad, ½ cup
(330 cal | 25g fat | 1g net carbs | 22g protein) - Romaine lettuce (wraps or chopped)
(10 cal | 0g fat | 1g net carbs | 1g protein)
Dinner
- Meatballs alla Parmigiana, 1 serving
(453 cal | 27g fat | 5g net carbs | 36g protein) - Standard side salad, 1 serving
(170 cal | 17g fat | 2g net carbs | 2g protein)
Optional Snack
- Beef or chicken broth, 1 cup
(50 cal | 1g fat | 0g net carbs | 1g protein)
Optional Dessert
- Dark chocolate, 2 squares
(105 cal | 9g fat | 3g net carbs | 3g protein)
Daily total: 1,479 calories | 119g fat | 14g net carbs | 89g protein
Day 2 – Tuesday
Breakfast
- 2 cream cheese pancakes
(172 cal | 14g fat | 1g net carbs | 8g protein) - 2 slices cooked bacon
(92 cal | 7g fat | 0g net carbs | 6g protein) - Coffee with 2 Tbsp heavy cream
(120 cal | 12g fat | 1g net carbs | 0g protein)
Lunch
- Keto sausage roll, 1
(432 cal | 33g fat | 5g net carbs | 26g protein)
Dinner
- Meatballs alla Parmigiana, 1 serving
(453 cal | 27g fat | 5g net carbs | 36g protein) - Standard side salad, 1 serving (see note above)
(170 cal | 17g fat | 2g net carbs | 2g protein)
Optional Snack
- 12 raw almonds
(83 cal | 7g fat | 1g net carbs | 3g protein)
Optional Dessert
- Dark chocolate, 2 squares
(105 cal | 9g fat | 3g net carbs | 3g protein)
Daily total: 1,627 calories | 126g fat | 18g net carbs | 110g protein
Day 3 – Wednesday
Breakfast
- Jalapeño popper frittata, 1 serving
(361 cal | 40g fat | 3g net carbs | 24g protein)
Lunch
- Tuna salad, ½ cup
(330 cal | 25g fat | 1g net carbs | 22g protein) - Romaine lettuce
(10 cal | 0g fat | 1g net carbs | 1g protein)
Dinner
- Meatballs alla Parmigiana, 1 serving
(453 cal | 27g fat | 5g net carbs | 36g protein) - Standard side salad, 1 serving
(170 cal | 17g fat | 2g net carbs | 2g protein)
Optional Snack
- ½ avocado
(114 cal | 11g fat | 1g net carbs | 1g protein)
Optional Dessert
- Dark chocolate, 2 squares
(105 cal | 9g fat | 3g net carbs | 3g protein)
Daily total: 1,543 calories | 129g fat | 16g net carbs | 89g protein
Day 4 – Thursday (Midweek Cook Day)
Breakfast
- 2 cream cheese pancakes
(172 cal | 14g fat | 1g net carbs | 8g protein) - 2 slices cooked bacon
(92 cal | 7g fat | 0g net carbs | 6g protein) - Coffee with 2 Tbsp heavy cream
(120 cal | 12g fat | 1g net carbs | 0g protein)
Lunch
- Keto sausage roll, 1
(432 cal | 33g fat | 5g net carbs | 26g protein)
Dinner
- Paprika chicken thigh with sauce
(384 cal | 31g fat | 1g net carbs | 33g protein) - Cheesy cauliflower purée, ½ cup
(148 cal | 11g fat | 4g net carbs | 6g protein)
Optional Snack
- String cheese
(80 cal | 6g fat | 1g net carbs | 8g protein)
Optional Dessert
- Dark chocolate, 2 squares
(105 cal | 9g fat | 3g net carbs | 3g protein)
Daily total: 1,533 calories | 134g fat | 16g net carbs | 110g protein
Day 5 – Friday
Breakfast
- Jalapeño popper frittata, 1 serving
(361 cal | 40g fat | 3g net carbs | 24g protein)
Lunch
- Keto sausage roll, 1
(432 cal | 33g fat | 5g net carbs | 26g protein)
Dinner
- Paprika chicken thigh with sauce
(384 cal | 31g fat | 1g net carbs | 33g protein) - Cheesy cauliflower purée, ½ cup
(148 cal | 11g fat | 4g net carbs | 6g protein)
Optional Snack
- Beef or chicken broth, 1 cup
(50 cal | 1g fat | 0g net carbs | 1g protein)
Optional Dessert
- Dark chocolate, 2 squares
(105 cal | 9g fat | 3g net carbs | 3g protein)
Daily total: 1,480 calories | 125g fat | 16g net carbs | 93g protein
Day 6 – Saturday
Breakfast
- Classic egg breakfast
- 2 eggs, scrambled or fried
(143 cal | 10g fat | 0.5g net carbs | 13g protein) - 1 tsp butter
(36 cal | 4g fat | 0g net carbs | 0g protein) - 2 slices cooked bacon
(92 cal | 7g fat | 0g net carbs | 6g protein) - Coffee with 2 Tbsp heavy cream
(120 cal | 12g fat | 1g net carbs | 0g protein)
- 2 eggs, scrambled or fried
Lunch
- Tuna salad, ½ cup
(330 cal | 25g fat | 1g net carbs | 22g protein) - Romaine lettuce (wraps or chopped)
(10 cal | 0g fat | 1g net carbs | 1g protein)
Dinner
- Paprika chicken thigh with sauce
(384 cal | 31g fat | 1g net carbs | 33g protein) - Standard side salad, 1 serving
(170 cal | 17g fat | 2g net carbs | 2g protein)
Optional Snack
- 12 raw almonds
(83 cal | 7g fat | 1g net carbs | 3g protein)
Optional Dessert
- Dark chocolate, 2 squares
(105 cal | 9g fat | 3g net carbs | 3g protein)
Daily total: 1,475 calories | 123g fat | 16g net carbs | 87g protein
Day 7 – Sunday (End of Week / Bridge Day)
Note:
Sunday dinner should be either a frozen/reheated sausage roll or a freshly cooked protein. If you prefer, you may replace Sunday dinner with a fresh meal from your Week 3 prep day.
Breakfast
- Classic egg breakfast
- 2 eggs, scrambled or fried
(143 cal | 10g fat | 0.5g net carbs | 13g protein) - 1 tsp butter
(36 cal | 4g fat | 0g net carbs | 0g protein) - 2 slices cooked bacon
(92 cal | 7g fat | 0g net carbs | 6g protein) - Coffee with 2 Tbsp heavy cream
(120 cal | 12g fat | 1g net carbs | 0g protein)
- 2 eggs, scrambled or fried
Lunch
- Tuna salad, ½ cup
(330 cal | 25g fat | 1g net carbs | 22g protein) - Romaine lettuce (wraps or chopped)
(10 cal | 0g fat | 1g net carbs | 1g protein)
Dinner (choose one)
Option 1:
- Keto sausage roll, 1
(432 cal | 33g fat | 5g net carbs | 26g protein) - Standard side salad, 1 serving
(170 cal | 17g fat | 2g net carbs | 2g protein)
Option 2:
- Paprika chicken thigh with sauce
(384 cal | 31g fat | 1g net carbs | 33g protein) - Cheesy cauliflower purée, ½ cup
(148 cal | 11g fat | 4g net carbs | 6g protein)
Optional Snack
- Celery with 2 Tbsp almond butter
(200 cal | 16g fat | 2.5g net carbs | 7g protein)
Optional Dessert
- Dark chocolate, 2 squares
(105 cal | 9g fat | 3g net carbs | 3g protein)
Daily total
- With sausage roll dinner: 1,640 calories | 133g fat | 18g net carbs | 83g protein
- With chicken dinner: 1,570 calories | 129g fat | 17g net carbs | 90g protein
Week 2 Prep Plan – Sunday (before Week 2 begins)
Make Meatballs alla Parmigiana
- Prepare full recipe (5 servings)
- Use:
- Sunday dinner (end of Week 1)
- Monday and Wednesday dinners (Week 2)
- Store refrigerated in airtight containers
- Use within 3–4 days
Make Keto Sausage Rolls
- Prepare full recipe (8 servings)
- Use:
- Tuesday and Thursday lunches (fresh)
- Freeze remaining portions after Day 2–3
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator later in the week as needed
Make Jalapeño Popper Frittata
- Prepare full recipe (4 servings)
- Portion into individual servings
- Use:
- Monday breakfast (fresh)
- Tuesday lunch (fresh)
- Freeze remaining servings
- Freeze individual portions after Sunday
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator
- Reheat and use for:
- Wednesday breakfast
- Friday breakfast
Make Cream Cheese Pancakes
- Prepare 2 batches
(1 batch = 2 pancakes = 1 serving) - Use for:
- Tuesday breakfast
- Thursday breakfast
- Store cooked pancakes in an airtight container
- Refrigerate and use within 4 days
- Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave before serving
Optional Light Prep
- Wash and chop romaine
- Wash and prep celery
- Portion nuts and chocolate if desired
- Cook bacon in advance if preferred
Wednesday (Midweek Prep)
Make Paprika Chicken Thighs
- Prepare full recipe (4 servings)
- Use for dinners Thursday through Sunday
- Refrigerate and use within 4 days
Make Cheesy Cauliflower Purée
- Prepare alongside chicken
- Portion into ½-cup servings
- Pair with chicken meals
- Refrigerate and use within 4 days
Make Tuna Salad (Second Batch)
- Prepare fresh batch midweek
- Use for remaining tuna salad lunches
- Store refrigerated and use within 2–3 days
Extra Servings
After completing Week 2, you may have some food left over from the following recipes:
Keto Sausage Rolls
This recipe makes 8 servings.
3–4 servings are used during the Week 2 plan, depending on your Sunday dinner choice.
You will have 4–5 extra servings remaining and they should be frozen for use later in the month.
Paprika Chicken Thighs
This recipe makes 4 servings.
3–4 servings are used during the Week 2 plan, depending on your Sunday dinner choice.
You may have up to 1 extra serving remaining.
How to Use Extra Servings
Extra servings may be eaten on days you’re hungrier.
They can be used to replace another meal you’re tired of.
Sausage rolls and chicken-based meals can be frozen and used in future weeks.
If you choose to add extra servings or swap meals, simply keep your total daily net carbs under 20g and adjust macros as needed.
Week 2 Keto Meal Plan Shopping List
Protein & Poultry
- Ground beef (80/20) – 1 lb
(meatballs alla parmigiana) - Ground pork – ½ lb
(meatballs alla parmigiana) - Raw pork breakfast sausage – 16 oz (1 lb)
(sausage rolls) - Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on – 4 large thighs (~2½–3 lb)
(paprika chicken) - Bacon – 1½–2 lb
(classic egg breakfasts, pancake breakfasts, frittata topping) - Eggs – 2 dozen
(frittata, pancakes, meatballs, sausage rolls, classic breakfasts) - Canned tuna – 4 cans (5 oz each)
(two batches tuna salad; recipe uses ~2 cans per batch)
Dairy
- Cream cheese – 16 oz (2 blocks)
(pancakes, frittata filling) - Whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded – 16 oz
(meatballs)(dough for sausage rolls) - Sharp cheddar cheese – 8 oz
(frittata filling + topping) - Dubliner Irish cheddar (or other sharp cheddar) – 2 oz
(cauliflower purée — can be taken from same cheddar block above) - Parmesan cheese, grated – ¾ cup (about 3 oz)
(meatballs) - Heavy whipping cream – 1 pint
(coffee, cauliflower purée, frittata custard) - Sour cream, full fat – 8 oz
(paprika chicken sauce) - Unsweetened almond milk – 1 quart
(frittata custard) - Butter – 1 lb
(cauliflower purée, classic egg breakfasts)
Produce
- Cauliflower – 1 large head
(cheesy cauliflower purée) - Romaine lettuce – 3 hearts or 2 large heads
(tuna salad wraps + standard side salads) - Jalapeño peppers – 2–3 fresh
(frittata filling + topping) - Fresh parsley – 1 small bunch
(meatballs)
Pantry & Dry Goods (check before shopping)
- Almond flour – 2 cups total
- 1½ cups (easy keto dough)
- ½ cup (meatballs)
- Psyllium husk powder – 1 teaspoon
- Sesame seeds – 1 tablespoon
- Sugar Free Pancake Syrup – as needed
- Granulated sugar substitute – small container
(cream cheese pancakes) - Cinnamon OR vanilla extract
(pancakes – choose one) - Dried onion flakes
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried oregano
- Hungarian paprika or regular paprika
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Coarse kosher salt (fine salt or table salt won’t measure the same and could be too salty in the recipes)
- Mayonnaise (full-fat, e.g., Duke’s or Hellmann’s)
(tuna salad) - Sugar-free marinara sauce – 1 cup
(meatballs; store-bought as calculated)
Cheryl Day says
Is it ok to eat berries rather than syrup with the pancakes?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes but if you go over 20g net carbs per day you won’t get into ketosis and will sabotage your weight loss efforts.
Tatiana says
I have just been taking as long as I need to with each plan to eat all of the food. The meals are delicious. So far I have lost 12 pounds. I really appreciate any weight I lose, even if it is just a pound or two. I plan to do the other plans after this. I have also been eating some low carb foods that are not on the plan and having cheats occasionally. I kicked myself out of ketosis at one point. I know this because I have Keto Mojo. I love that I can see whether I am in ketosis so I can get back on track when I need to.
My favorite foods this week were the meatballs and the cauliflower puree.
Sabrina says
Hello,
Thank you for preparing this meal plan with grocery list. I completed the 3 day jumpstart and week 1. I have not lost any weight yet :(. I do feel better with clarity & energy though. I am in Ketosis according to the strips. I have not actually tracked yet, since you had everything laid out, but will incorporate that in this week. Hopeful the scale will move with week 2. I have been wanting to try Keto, but overwhelmed with the info and where to start, so your site has been extremely beneficial.
I am going to meal prep for week 2 today. I am not a fan of spicy foods, but will clean the jalapenos as recommended to alleviate the spice. I’ll let you know how it goes!
Thanksgiving is coming up, so I’m a bit nervous for that. Do you have any simple recipes/suggestions specifically for the holiday? Btw, I love SC! I lived in Charleston briefly and it will forever have my heart! I hope to be able to move back again someday!
Regards,
Sabrina
Karen says
I’m loving these menus and the recipes. Everything has tasted awesome!! I have a question about the scale on the recipes. If I’m preparing these meals for me and my husband, should I always change the scale to “2x”?
😊 thank you!
Mellissa Sevigny says
The scale is to double or triple the recipe so you don’t need to do that for 2 people since there are multiple servings per recipe.
Colleen says
so far I have loved everything about your menus. I made the pizza crust and it was 10 inch like you say. I prebaked it and then added toppings. My crust got soggy though. Any ideas?
Wendy says
So I’m on day 13 of the keto diet. I’ve lost a total of 10lbs so far. I’m feeling great and tomorrow I add working out to my lifestyle. Thank you so much for organizing everything for us. I’ve been trying to start this lifestyle for several months now but it was just too confusing trying to plan it all out and balance it. I actually gained weight the first time I tried because of too much protein intake. Again, thank you for simplifying this for everyone.
FLORIA BARTON says
I’m with you on this. I been wanting to start but I didn’t know how to do all the counting. This is actually gonna set me up for success. Thank you. :)
Suzanne says
The same thing has happened to me, Wendy!! I’m so glad to have found this with the menus of what to eat and when!!! I’m excited to get started on doing Keto THIS WAY!!!!
John says
I’d just like to say thank you for making your recipes printable on a single sheet!!! It’s so nice not having to cut and paste or try to get rid of extraneous bit so a recipe doesn’t take 3 sheets of paper to print, as often happens with “printer friendly” recipe pages! Thanks!
jernigangeneva says
Do you have a measurement to make the meatballs a more accurate size.
JellyJewel says
I did a double batch of meatballs today so 32 meatballs:
Roll the whole mix into a ball and flatten a bit, then cut into 8 equal pie wedges
Roll each wedge into a ball and cut them in quarters
Roll each quarter up – presto, 32 meatballs.
Not sure if this is multiplication or fractions!
Meesha says
I am very excited to do this Keto plan. In 2012 I was a size 6 and diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, I went from a size 6 to a – current – 18. I am going through menopause and the doctors haven’t got my hormones worked out yet. I fight to lose weight like you cannot believe. No matter HOW little I eat, I don’t lose anything…the body works against you with Hashimoto’s and I was also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, so three things that fight my body while it is fighting to work properly… :( Even when I walked 4.5 – 6 miles per day, with a diet of 1000 cals per day, I still lost nothing. So, this will be a great experiment!
I have had a full panel done on my body showing that carbohydrates are very bad for me, and that
high fat and high protein diets are best for me, and I love meat. I would rather eat a large steak and salad than ice cream! The only problem that I have had in the past is making meals that my family are willing to eat as well.
I would love to know if anyone else out there has had the same issues that I have, and if any have actually had any success with any of this. I would love to feel comfortable in my own body, and I would love to eat what I like…these are the things that I like. :)
Elizabeth says
I would like to use these meal plans but I’m really concerned about the high calorie count when the goal is to lose weight.
Cid de licious says
I don’t think 1600 calories is that high, but I skipped some snacks. I lost 6 stobborn pounds first week.
Katie Collins says
Hi! I was curious too about the jalepeno soup and muffins. I’m not sure if i can handle the spiciness and wanted to know if there is an alternative(like just bell peppers) or how spicy are the recipes (am i going to burn my mouth off) im new and cant wait to get started my sister in law sent me your way as this is one of her favourite sites
Cindi says
The spiciness is in the ribs and seeds so if you clean them out the soup and muffins wont be very spicy
Serenity says
I just got done eating the jalapeno popper soup and it was not spicy at all. Make sure to scoop out the rinds and seeds when preparing the peppers this is where most of the spice comes from.