200 Carnivore Snack Ideas (Also Great For Keto)
The carnivore diet focuses on consuming animal-based products while excluding plant-based foods. Snacks can often be a challenge when adhering to this diet, so having a comprehensive list of snack ideas can be a game-changer. Below is a categorized list of 200 carnivore-friendly snacks to keep you satisfied and on track.
Meat-Based Snacks
- Beef jerky (unsweetened)
- Pork rinds
- Salami slices
- Pepperoni sticks
- Smoked sausages
- Grilled chicken strips
- Turkey jerky
- Duck breast slices
- Bison jerky
- Lamb chops (cold leftovers)
- Prosciutto
- Pancetta crisps
- Chicken skin crisps
- Venison sticks
- Beef chips
- Cured meat rolls
- Roast beef slices
- Meatballs (without fillers)
- Liverwurst slices
- Ham rolls with cream cheese

Egg-Based Snacks
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Deviled eggs (carnivore-style)
- Fried eggs (snack-sized)
- Egg muffins with bacon
- Scrambled egg cups
- Sous vide egg bites
- Poached eggs
- Omelet slices
- Egg salad (made with mayo)
- Pickled eggs
- Egg crepes
- Egg white chips
- Egg yolk crisps
- Scotch eggs
- Sunny-side-up egg wraps
- Egg pudding (savory)
- Bacon-wrapped eggs
- Quail eggs (hard-boiled)
- Egg yolk custard
- Steamed egg souffle
Seafood Snacks
- Smoked salmon
- Canned tuna (in oil)
- Sardines (in water or oil)
- Shrimp cocktail (with no sugar-added sauce)
- Crab sticks (pure crab meat)
- Oysters on the half shell
- Grilled calamari rings
- Salmon roe
- Pickled herring
- Cod liver (canned)
- Tuna patties (without flour)
- Scallop skewers
- Lobster chunks
- Grilled eel
- Fish jerky
- Clam strips
- Sea bass bites
- Mackerel (canned or fresh)
- Anchovies
- Grilled octopus
Cheese-Based Snacks
- Cheddar cheese cubes
- Parmesan crisps
- String cheese
- Gouda slices
- Mozzarella balls
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Brie slices
- Goat cheese rounds
- Aged Gruyere
- Havarti slices
- Cottage cheese (small portion)
- Ricotta cheese (savory or plain)
- Cheese curds
- Cream cheese (as a dip)
- Cheese sticks (baked)
- Colby Jack slices
- Feta cheese bites
- Halloumi (grilled)
- Swiss cheese rolls
- Smoked cheese wedges
Organ Meat Snacks
- Beef liver pate
- Chicken liver mousse
- Grilled lamb liver
- Pork liver jerky
- Pan-seared foie gras
- Fried chicken hearts
- Duck liver pate
- Roasted beef marrow
- Grilled sweetbreads
- Fried kidney slices
- Liver crisps
- Braised oxtail bites
- Venison liver pate
- Lamb tongue slices
- Pork brain fritters
- Grilled gizzards
- Tripe stew bites
- Heart kabobs
- Boiled ox tongue (sliced)
- Veal liver strips
Fat-Based Snacks
- Pork fat trimmings (fried)
- Beef tallow bites
- Duck fat chips
- Bacon fat bombs
- Butter cubes (frozen for quick snacks)
- Ghee-spread cheese
- Bone marrow (roasted)
- Fatback (cured or fried)
- Suet chunks (raw or cooked)
- Rendered fat crisps
- Lamb fat trimmings
- Duck cracklings
- Chicken schmaltz chips
- Bone broth cubes (frozen)
- Salted butter curls
- Bacon grease chips
- Tallow-fried cheese crisps
- Beef fat nuggets
- Lard snacks
- Pork belly bites (crispy)
Bacon-Based Snacks
- Bacon-wrapped shrimp
- Bacon-wrapped scallops
- Bacon-wrapped hot dogs
- Bacon-wrapped jalapeño (omit pepper for strict carnivore)
- Bacon chips
- Bacon-wrapped chicken strips
- Bacon-wrapped asparagus (without asparagus for strict carnivore)
- Bacon jam (savory, no sugar)
- Bacon-wrapped liver bites
- Bacon-wrapped hard-boiled eggs
- Bacon fat bombs
- Bacon-wrapped cream cheese bites
- Bacon roses
- Bacon-wrapped meatballs
- Bacon grease chips
- Bacon-wrapped cheese sticks
- Bacon crumbles (as a topping)
- Bacon bits
- Thick-cut bacon strips
- Maple-free bacon snacks
Deli-Based Snacks
- Roast turkey slices
- Ham rolls
- Corned beef slices
- Pastrami rolls
- Bologna bites
- Roast pork slices
- Chicken breast slices
- Smoked ham strips
- Deli meat wraps (with cheese)
- Turkey bacon bites
- Thinly sliced brisket
- Deli salami crisps
- Dried prosciutto bites
- Roast duck slices
- Cold-cut beef rolls
- Thin-cut pork loin
- Charcuterie board bites
- Sliced venison loin
- Deli lamb slices
- Cured duck breast
Cold Leftover Snacks
- Cold ribeye slices
- Chilled roasted chicken drumsticks
- Leftover steak bites
- Cold pork chops
- Chilled grilled salmon
- Cold brisket slices
- Chilled roasted turkey breast
- Leftover meatloaf slices (without fillers)
- Cold lamb kebabs
- Chilled rotisserie chicken pieces
- Cold burger patties
- Chilled bacon-wrapped shrimp
- Leftover sausage links
- Chilled roasted duck
- Cold chicken wings
- Chilled BBQ ribs (no sauce)
- Leftover pork belly slices
- Cold meat skewers
- Chilled turkey drumsticks
- Leftover ham cubes
Miscellaneous Snacks
- Pork belly crisps
- Beef fat-wrapped cheese
- Carnivore protein bars
- Pork chop chips
- Roasted chicken cartilage
- Carnivore egg chips
- Grilled meat skewers
- Fried pork trotters
- Salted pork cubes
- Grilled marrow bones
- Tallow ice cream (savory)
- Carnivore-friendly sausage rolls
- Grilled liver bites
- Fried quail legs
- Steak tartare
- Lamb meat chips
- Carnivore-friendly terrine
- Grilled brain skewers
- Pork rind nachos (with cheese)
- Shredded duck skin crisps
This extensive list ensures you have plenty of options for satisfying your hunger while staying true to the carnivore diet. Adjust based on your preferences and dietary tolerances, and enjoy these protein-packed, nutrient-dense snacks!