Turkey and Avocado Roll-Ups
Deli turkey wrapped around creamy avocado, cream cheese, and cheddar for a five-minute, no-cook lunch. Portable, kid-friendly, and 4 grams of net carbs per serving.
Five minutes, no cooking, no bread
When lunch has to happen fast, these roll-ups deliver. You smear cream cheese on a slice of deli turkey, add a strip of avocado and a little cheddar, then roll it up tight. No bread, no cooking, and no ketosis-wrecking carbs.
The avocado is what sets these apart from a plain meat and cheese roll. It adds creaminess and healthy fat that keeps the roll-ups from feeling dry, and it makes them filling enough to count as a real lunch.
- Choose wide, thin turkey slices that roll without cracking
- Use ripe avocado so it spreads and stays put
- Chill briefly, then slice into pinwheels if you want bite-size pieces
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Ingredients
- 8 large slices deli turkey breast (net carbs →)
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (net carbs →)
- 1 medium avocado, sliced into thin strips (net carbs →)
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into thin sticks (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon or whole-grain mustard (net carbs →)
- 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves (optional) (net carbs →)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Lay the turkey slices flat on a cutting board.
- 2Spread a thin layer of cream cheese across each slice, then a light streak of mustard.
- 3Lay a few baby spinach leaves down the center of each slice if using.
- 4Add a strip of avocado and a stick of cheddar to one end of each slice.
- 5Season lightly with salt and pepper, then roll each slice up snugly around the filling.
- 6Serve whole, or chill for 10 minutes and slice into pinwheels.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
How do I keep the roll-ups from falling apart?
Cream cheese is the glue here, so spread it edge to edge. Roll firmly but not so tight that the filling squeezes out, and lay the roll-ups seam side down. If you are slicing them into pinwheels, chill them for ten minutes first so they hold together.
Can I pack these for a lunchbox?
Yes, they travel well. Roll them the night before and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. Because avocado can brown, add a little lemon juice to the slices or assemble in the morning for the freshest color.
What deli meat is best for keto roll-ups?
Look for turkey, ham, or roast beef with no added sugar and few fillers. Thin, wide slices roll most easily. Check the label for hidden carbs, since some deli meats are glazed or cured with honey, and pick the plainest option you can find.
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