Before New Year's resolutions are made, gym or group fitness studio memberships are contemplated, and fresh, crisp new calendars, filled with blank days and possibilities galore, are opened, there is plenty of celebration left to be had. New Year's Eve presents the opportunity to go completely wild — once the LOs are in bed, of course — hitting the town to join friends, indulge in delicious eats, or party on the dance floor. A just as, or perhaps even more, delightful way to go on the last night of the year: cozying up at home, counting down to midnight while wearing the comfiest clothes and sipping champagne or hot cocoa. Basically, there is no wrong way to ring in a new year.
And, in the United States, there really isn't one type of food or meal that's considered traditional to enjoy on New Year's Eve. According to History.com, people often choose meals and snacks that are thought to bring good luck for the coming year.
For instance, in Spain and several other Spanish-speaking countries, people eat a dozen grapes, which symbolize their hopes for the 12 months ahead. And they do this just before the clock strikes 12. And the site points out that various parts of the world believe New Year's dishes should include legumes, which resemble coins and could bring forth financial success. In Italy, lentils are the go-to and in the Southern US, black-eyed peas show up in dishes like Hoppin' John.
In Cuba, Austria, Hungry, and Portugal, people see pigs as symbols of progress and prosperity (which is interesting for 2019, especially, as it will be the Chinese Year of the Pig!). For that reason, they'll enjoy dishes made from pork. Ring-shaped cakes and pastries are popular foods for New Year in the Netherlands, Mexico, and Greece.
No matter which cultural traditions families want to enjoy as the ball drops, plenty of delightful party-friendly dishes can be made Keto-friendly. Here are 20 yummy, low-carb options for New Year's Eve.
Guacamole
Guacamole is pretty straightforward keto-friendly recipe, and this one is easy to make.
Bacon Deviled Eggs
These bacon deviled eggs from Keto Connect make a yummy, filling app.
Cheese Crackers
Yep, believe it or not, cheese crackers — which work perfectly with tons of different dips and apps — can be keto-friendly, thanks to this recipe from I Save A to Z.
Stuffed Beef Taco Avocados
These stuffed beef taco avocados from Evolving Table look as fun as they are yummy.
Pigs in a Blanket
Almond flour is the secret behind these keto- and party-friendly pigs in a blanket.
Cuban Grilled Salmon With Tomato Avocado Salsa
This festive, colorful Cuban grilled salmon dish would make a beautiful entree for a NYE dinner.
Pepperoni Chips
With this cool recipe from Forget Sugar Friday, turn pepperoni into chips to be served on a cheese platter or alongside dips.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Guests will love this buffalo chicken dip from Kimspired DIY.
4-Ingredient Fathead Pizza Crust
Wholesome Yum explains how to use just four ingredients to make a pizza crust that's keto-friendly and can be topped with whatever the heart desires for a personalized NYE dish.
Red Velvet Cake
A blend of almond and coconut flour helps this Certainly Keto red velvet cake pass the test and taste delicious.
Crab Dip
For seafood fans, this easy crab dip from The Mermaid With Muscles is sure to be a hit.
'Big Mac' Bites
Passing around these cute "Big Mac" Bites from Home. Made. Interest. is sure to set a festive mood.
Shrimp 'n 'Grits'
This shrimp and "grits" dish from Ever So Keto is festive-meets-comfort food at its best.
Seared Scallops & Risotto
This seared scallops and risotto dish from Dr. Davinah's Eats has enough of a fancy factor for an elegant NYE entree.
Champagne Cupcakes
Champagne cupcakes sound like the perfect dessert to ring in the new year, and yes, this recipe from The Hungry Elephant makes them keto-friendly.
White Pizza
White pizza may feel different and special for NYE, and this recipe from It's Simple! by How to This and That shows how to make one that's keto-friendly.
Ultimate Charcuterie Board
This ultimate charcuterie board from Whole Lotta Yum is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
Cream Cheese Chocolate Pound Cake
Who wouldn't want to indulge in this dreamy (keto-friendly!) decadent cream cheese chocolate pound cake from Fit to Serve Group — on New Year's or anytime, really?
Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Tots
These buffalo chicken cauliflower tots from The Soccer Mom Blog are perfectly yummy bites for dipping.
