No Carb Meal Prep

Make no carb meal prep for the week easy with these zero carb meal prep box ideas! We're sharing creative options for breakfast, lunch, and snack boxes that are high in protein, extremely low in carbs (some zero carb), and perfect for a keto or no-carb lifestyle.

We've assembled 8+ no carb meal prep boxes using items from our popular no carb foods list pdf, all with the portions and macros included. We're also sharing tons of other no carb meal prep lunch ideas you can take to work or just for portioning out your food in advance.

Whether you're trying to eat more protein, you're following a high protein low carb health plan, or you're eating ketovore (a less strict version of carnivore), you'll love all of our no carb meal prep ideas for the week!

We have a ton of no carb and carnivore resources on our site, making no carb recipes is the #1 request by our readers!

Are These Meals Truly No Carb?

Technically, the only way to eat zero carbs is to stick to pure animal products like meat, fish, or eggs. Almost everything else even vegetables, cheese, or condiments has trace amounts of carbs. For example, a hard-boiled egg has about 0.5g net carbs and a dill pickle spear has about 0.4g net carbs.

"Food labels in the U.S. can round anything less than 0.5g carbs per serving down to '0g,' and values between 0.5-0.9g can be listed as 'less than 1g.' That's why you'll often see foods labeled as zero carb even though they still contain tiny amounts."

When we talk about no carb meal prep, we mean these recipe ideas made up of foods that are each less than 1 net carb per serving. So while an individual item might have a fraction of a carb, the total for the whole meal usually lands in the 2-4 net carb range, which is still extremely low and fits the way most people think of no carb.

You'll love this no carb meal prep for the week!

We created 8 extremely low carb aka no carb meal prep boxes you can eat for breakfasts, lunches, and snack boxes if you're trying to find clever lunch ideas that are as low in carbs as you can get without just eating meat.

My husband followed a high protein low carb diet to jump start weight loss and lose 30 lbs, and he always ate a no carb lunch or ate no carb snacks late at night when he was hungry. He assembled meal prep boxes like these to make meals simple recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and as snacks.

1. Deli Meat & Cheese Classic

• 3 oz sliced roast beef, turkey, or roasted chicken
• 1 oz cheddar cheese or cheese crisps
• 1 hard-boiled egg
• 1 dill pickle spear
• 1 tablespoon mayo, 0 carb dressing, or mustard for dipping

Macros:
Approx. 400 calories, 30g protein, 1g net carb

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2. Bacon Egg & Cheese Box

• 2 carnivore deviled eggs (made with mayo and mustard)
• 2 slices cooked bacon
• 1 oz pepper jack or mozzarella cheese
• 5 olives or pickle chips

Macros:
Approx. 425 calories, 25g protein, 1-3g net carbs

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3. Tuna & Beef Stick Power Box

• 1 pouch tuna in oil (2.6 oz) or canned tuna
• 1 low carb beef or turkey stick (like Chomps)
• 1 oz cheese cubes
• 3-4 cucumber slices
• 1 tablespoon mayo or mustard

Macros:
Approx. 380-400 calories, 30g protein, 3-4g net carbs

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4. Keto Charcuterie Box

• 2 oz salami or prosciutto
• 1 oz gouda or brie cheese
• 5-6 olives
• 1 tablespoon almond butter or 5 macadamia nuts
• Pickled jalapeños or mustard (optional)

Macros:
Approx. 400 calories, 20-25g protein, 4-5g net carbs

Japanese Style Bento Box

• 1 pouch tuna in oil (2.6 oz)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil mayo + sriracha = spicy mayo
• 3-4 cucumber slices (or salad, dressed in vinegar)
• 2-3 seaweed snack sheets (use to scoop tuna or make wraps)
• ¼ cup shredded napa or green cabbage with sesame oil + rice vinegar

Macros:
Approx. 350 cal | 25g protein | ~3-4g net carbs

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Egg & Bacon Classic Box

• 2 no carb egg muffins or 4 mini carnivore egg muffins (no veggies, just egg + cheese or meat)
• 2 slices cooked bacon
• 1 oz cheddar or mozzarella cheese cubes
• 1-2 pickle slices or olives (optional)

Macros:
~350-400 cal | ~25g protein | 0-1g net carbs

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Spicy Sausage & Egg Box

• 2 deviled eggs (mayo + mustard filling)
• 2 oz spicy sausage or chorizo
• 1 oz pepper jack cheese
• A few slices of pickled jalapeños or spicy mustard for flavor

Macros:
~375 cal | ~27g protein | ~2g net carbs

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Smoked Salmon Keto Box

Macros:
~350-400 cal | ~25g protein | ~3g net carbs

✅ This one feels more elegant and is great for brunch prep.

Expert Tips on No Carb Meal Prep

As someone who's been meal prepping for years and sharing recipes with millions of readers, I've learned that the best no carb meal prep ideas are the ones that are simple, high protein, and easy to repeat week after week. Whether you're looking for no carb meal prep for a week, planning healthy no carb meal prep ideas for weight loss, or just want an easy no carb meal prep lunch to grab from the fridge, the key is building meals around lean proteins and no-carb add-ons like eggs, cheese, deli meats, and low-carb condiments

Making It Work for Real Life

Meal prep doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. You can absolutely do cheap no carb meal prep by buying proteins in bulk, mixing and matching leftovers, or prepping a few versatile recipes to use in different ways. For anyone focusing on blood sugar control, no sugar low carb meal prep options can be a game-changer.

The truth is, there's no one "best no carb meal prep." What works for you depends on your lifestyle and goals. Some readers prefer low to no carb meal prep to keep a little flexibility, while others stick to strictly non carb meal prep for a period of time. However you choose to approach it, the goal is to make healthy no carb meal prep recipes that fit your taste and help you feel your best.

FAQs

What meals can you make without carbs?

Strictly speaking, only animal-based foods like meat, poultry, fish, and eggs are truly zero carb. But you can still create delicious "no carb" style meals by combining foods that are each less than 1 gram of net carbs per serving. Examples include: grilled chicken with cheese slices, hard-boiled eggs with deli turkey, tuna salad lettuce wraps, or snack boxes with pepperoni, boiled eggs, and pickles. While the total may add up to 2-3 net carbs per meal, it's still considered no carb by most people following a keto or carnivore-style approach.

What happens if I eat no carbs for 2 weeks?

If you cut out carbs completely, your body shifts to using fat for fuel in a process called ketosis. Many people notice quick weight loss in the first two weeks, mostly from losing water weight and glycogen stores. You may also experience "keto flu" symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or headaches as your body adapts. Long term, zero-carb diets can be hard to maintain and may limit nutrients from vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. That's why many people choose "very low carb" instead of strictly zero.

Can I lose weight by eating no carbs?

Yes, many people lose weight quickly on no-carb or very low-carb diets because cutting carbs reduces water retention, lowers insulin levels, and often helps control appetite.

The weight loss isn't only from eliminating carbs, it's also from eating more protein and fat, which keep you fuller and naturally reduce calorie intake. That said, sustainable weight loss usually comes from finding an eating style you can maintain long term, whether that's no carb, low carb, or balanced macros.

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