Name: Low Carb Keto Hamburger Buns Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 6 tbsp Whole psyllium husks; 3/4 cup Warm water; 1 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour; 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda; 3/4 tsp Sea salt; 2 cups Egg whites; 2 large Eggs; 1/2 cup Avocado oil; 1/4 cup Coconut oil; Sesame seeds ((optional))

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No need to skip the buns, thanks to this low carb keto hamburger buns recipe! Bunless burgers are great, but let’s face it, they are better with a bun. That’s where these keto burger buns come in. They’re soft and chewy at the same time, and take just 10 minutes to prep. Perfect for everyone at the cookout. Try these keto low carb buns, you’re going to love them!

This low carb burger buns recipe was originally published on June 28, 2017, and the post was republished in August 2020 to add process pictures and useful tips.

A big thank you to Lisa from Low Carb Yum for sharing her amazing low carb hamburger buns recipe! Here is what she says about how she came up with it:

“When Maya asked me to share a low carb hamburger roll recipe, I wasn’t sure which low carb bread recipe to use as the base. There are so many to choose from! And it took a little trial and error to find the right one. I started with a basic cloud bread recipe. But, the texture wasn’t quite right for low carb hamburger buns.

Then I moved on to the ever popular Soul Bread recipe which is known for it’s light texture. However, the texture wasn’t soft and spongy like I wanted the low carb burger buns to be.

It wasn’t until a reader left a comment on my coconut flour psyllium husk bread recipe that the light bulb finally went off. Of course! Coconut flour provides a light texture and psyllium provides the structure of gluten. The ideal combination for carb free hamburger buns!

I ended up getting the low carb hamburger rolls right on the first try using the coconut flour psyllium bread recipe. The primary changes are using mainly egg whites and baking in round molds.“

Keto Burger Buns Ingredients

You need just 7 simple ingredients to make this keto bun recipe:

Whole psyllium husks
Coconut flour
Baking soda
Egg whites
Eggs
Avocado oil
Coconut oil

…plus water and salt.

How To Make Keto Hamburger Buns

These easy keto burger buns take just 10 minutes to prep:

Prepare your pan. Lightly grease a muffin top pan, or use a lightly greased sheet pan for hand formed rolls.
Make psyllium gel. Mix together psyllium and water in a small bowl. It will turn into a thick gel.

Process the batter. Combine coconut flour, baking soda, sea salt, egg whites, eggs, avocado oil, and coconut oil to a food processor and pulse until well combined.

Add psyllium gel. Add the gel to the food processor and process again.

Portion. Divide among the muffin top pan slots, or use wet hands to form balls and place onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

Bake. They are done when the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool a bit on the pan, then finish on a cooling rack.

Enjoy! Once they are cooled, you can slice them in half…

…And add your keto burger with fixings!

Low Carb Hamburger Buns FAQs

Are hamburger buns keto?

Most hamburger buns are not keto friendly, as they are made with white flour! This keto hamburger buns recipe is made with keto-friendly ingredients.

How many carbs in this low carb hamburger bun recipe?

These keto buns have just TWO grams net carbs per bun!

Can I use almond flour?

No, sorry. Coconut flour is not easily replaced, as it would require many other changes. If you want to use almond flour, try using my keto hot dog buns recipe and shape that into hamburger roll shapes.

Low Carb Buns Storage Instructions

Can you make keto friendly hamburger buns ahead?

Yes, and you should make these keto burger buns ahead so they have time to cool.

How to store keto burger buns

Store these keto burger buns in the pantry for 2-3 days.

Can you freeze keto burger buns?

Yes, you can also freeze these burger buns for 2-3 months. Wrap them in plastic wrap to prevent against freezer burn.

What To Serve With Low Carb Hamburger Buns

Once your keto burger buns are ready, you need to fill them! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Juicy Burgers – Grill or stove-top, just don’t forget the two secret ingredients! (These are pictured above.)
Chipotle Turkey Burgers – These are so juicy as well – you’ll never think turkey is dry again. Options to pan-fry, grill, or bake!
Homemade Sloppy Joes – The filling goes great with these buns.
Ranch Chicken – This creamy pulled chicken goes best with a low carb bun recipe.

Also try using these for any of your gourmet burger ideas!

More Keto Bread Recipes

If you like this keto buns recipe, you might also like some of these other keto bread recipes:

White Keto Bread – The most popular low carb bread on Wholesome Yum! Tastes like fluffy white bread!
Almond Flour Bread – Just like a nice and chewy wheat bread.
Fathead Bagels – My personal favorite! Great anytime of the day. Sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning is optional. 🙂
90-Second Bread – The quickest way to get keto bread on your plate! And this one is NOT eggy.

Tools To Make Keto Buns

Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.

Food Processor – This 14-cup processor can do just about anything.
Muffin Top Pan – This pan makes it easy to shape your no carb hamburger buns.

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116 Comments

Chris Bretz
0 February 9, 2022Reply

Is whole Psyllium husks the same as Psyllium seed husk?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 February 10, 2022Reply
  
  Hi Chris, As long as it is in powder form it will work.
Joy Koehler
0 September 2, 2021Reply

Can this be made with almond flour…I’m not a fan of coconut flour.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 September 3, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Joy, Sorry, almond and coconut flours are not interchangeable. If you don’t like to use coconut flour, I suggest trying this recipe for Keto Hot Dog Buns instead which uses almond flour. They can be shaped into hamburger rolls, or whatever shape you need to suit your needs. Enjoy!
Susan
0 September 2, 2021Reply

I would like to know if one could use reconstituted powdered egg whites in place of using a large number of separated eggs to make these. I don’t know how many egg whites it takes to make two cups, but it seems like it would be a lot. While I’m at it, I would like to know how many egg whites it takes to make two cups. Thank you!
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 September 3, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Susan, Carton egg whites are a great solution for this recipe. If you would like to use fresh eggs (and save the yolks) you would need approximately 16 eggs to get 2 cups.
- Deborah
  0 March 11, 2022Reply
  
  I have made these twice and both times could not get the pysllium gel to mix well. Can I just add the water to the flour mixture and then blend in the pysillium?
  - Wholesome Yum D
    0 March 14, 2022Reply
    
    Hi Deborah, You need to mix the psyllium husk powder into the water. You could also try using psyllium husk powder in place of whole husks, for a smoother result.