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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.
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- 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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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin top pan (or use a lightly greased sheet pan for hand formed rolls).
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Mix psyllium and water in small bowl, set aside. It will turn into a thick gel.
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Add remaining ingredients into a food processor (or mixing bowl) and pulse (or blend with electric mixer), until well combined.
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Add psyllium gel into the food processor (or mixing bowl) and pulse (or blend with electric mixer), until mixed in.
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Divide batter evenly between 12 muffin top molds (or shape into 12 rolls with wet hands). Smooth the tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are brown and a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
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Let rolls sit in pan for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely on a rack.
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102 Comments
Julie
Did you mean 2 egg whites instead of 2 CUPS of egg whites??
Thank you
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Julie, 2 cups of egg whites is correct.
Sarah
Can the baking soda be substituted with baking powder?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sarah, Sorry this recipe needs baking soda for the correct reaction to happen.
Heather Kuhn
So what, exactly, is the baking soda doing? I don’t any acid for it to react with, so I’m a bit confused.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Heather, The baking soda reacts with the whole eggs to help provide lift to the recipe. Enjoy!
Sarah
Will psyllium husk powder work for this recipe?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sarah, Yes, 3 Tablespoons will work for this recipe. Enjoy!
diana
Made them, ate two with organic beef burgers in them. It was soooo nice to have real buns! They are just a tad sweet, so I might substitute more avocado oil for the coconut oil — or I might add savory flavorings — but I will be making these again! When I created parchment paper forms (fold in half for structural stability, then slice near each end halfway, one slice bottom half, one slice top half, to link ends) and cooked them longer — my oven, not a recipe issue — they were incredible! Easy to slice in half, too. Thank you so much! Definitely a keeper recipe.
I did add about a capful or two of ACV (reader/ reviewer mentioned that).
Diana
I made these today. For the first six, I used my silicone muffin pan which, unfortunately, measures about 2 3/4″ across each muffin section, top. For the second batch of six, I used parchment paper and that trick I learned in kindergarten — cut a strip, then decide where it should overlap to form a circle and cut halfway down on one side of the overlap, and halfway up on the other side. I wish I’d cooked the first six longer, as they were so cute and poufy after 28 minutes, and done by the toothpick test. I’m cooking the second six longer — very lightly browned now, but I’m hoping the shape holds better if cooked longer. (Issue is probably my oven, not this awesome recipe.)
These are really easy to make! I got over my fear of separating egg whites from yolks, too. For now it’s a solid four stars, and if I find the taste to be awesome tomorrow night, I’ll up that rating. –diana
diana
Rating upped! Six stars if I could!
diana
By my calculations it will be about 5g CHO (total carbs – fiber) per bun, which is still awesome! I will be making these in the next day or two — cannot wait to have a hamburger bun I am not allergic to. Almonds are an issue, sadly. Thank you for no-almond recipes!
Maggie
Hello! Thanks for your many great recipes! I just want to ask if instead of 2 cups egg whites I can use 2 cups flax eggs. I can’t find egg white cartons where I live and I don’t want to use so many eggs. The rest of ingredients I’ll keep the same as the recipe. What do you think? Thanks in advance!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Maggie, I’m sorry this will not work. Flax eggs only work in recipes that call for a few eggs.
kerstin kobetitsch
Hi,
So I followed the recipe to a T. I thought while preparing the batter that is was kind of liquidy, but continued.
Mine looked like the video, scooping out the batter in a 1/3 cup and placing it on the baking sheet. In the end they came out like discs. Much more height is needed for them to resemble the picture. If I cut them as in the video, the slices will be too thin and not be able to hold any kind of burger..turkey burger as I like.
Where did I go wrong? ingredients were fresh…
Kindly advise
~ Kerstin
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Kerstin, I’m sorry this recipe didn’t turn out as expected. Did you use fresh egg whites or carton? This recipe turns out best when using fresh egg whites, or a brand new carton of whites.
Rosina
Hi I have an avocado allergy. Could I use olive oil or almond oil as a substitute? If so what amount do I use? Thanks
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Rosina, Yes, olive oil can work in place of the avocado oil in this recipe. Please use the same amount as written.
Maria Karam
Can i use olive oil instead of the coconut oil
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Maria, Yes, olive oil should work just fine in place of the avocado oil.
Eliane
I really like the taste of those burger buns. I’ve prepared them twice, however, on both occasions I had trouble with the amount of liquid. I ended adding double of water recommended in the recipe. Any advice? Thank you.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Eliane, Are you using whole or powdered psyllium husks? If you are using powdered or ground, then the extra water is probably necessary for the recipe to work.
Iris
What can you do with all the egg yolks, 18 eggs are used with only the whites?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Iris, I have several recipes that use egg yolks! Check out these: Keto Flan, Keto Chocolate Protein Ice Cream, Sugar-Free Almond Milk Ice Cream, Low Carb Tiramisu, and Keto Creme Brulee. Enjoy!
Alan
Question
The recipe ask for 2 cups of egg whites plus 2 eggs is that correct?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Alan, Yes that is correct.
Anne
2 cups of egg whites, is that egg white from 16 eggs?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Anne, Yes, if you are using fresh whole eggs, then it will be approximately 16 egg whites to reach 2 cups of egg whites.
Judith C Malinowski
I made these according to the recipe in your cookbook, it did not say coconut flour, it said almond flour they haven’t cooled yet I will let you know how they come out.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Judith, Yes, this recipe is different from the book. I hope you enjoy them!
Deb
Hi
I am just wondering if I can use almond flour in this recipe. I do not like coconut flour at all.
Thanks!
Deb
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Deb, Unfortunately, the coconut flour can’t be subbed for almond flour without completely reworking the recipe.
Bear
Hello …I made the keto hamburger buns this morning . Just curious…they came out heavy and looked cooked but the texture was nothing like a hamburger bun ….it was more like pound cake …very compact and spongy …not light …sort of heavy ….not sure if that’s the way they are supposed to be…did I do something wrong …maybe not cooked long enough since I made them bigger …only 6 in the batch …although the toothpick came out clean.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Bear, Please check your baking soda to see if it’s still within expiration. These buns are heavier than traditional hamburger buns, but they should have a light airy texture, not dense like a pound cake (See the 8th picture down from the top for a visual reference on the texture).
Bear
So ..not sure what happened to my reply …but its not showing …so ..here it is again …all my ingredients are fresh bought and nothing has expired …so not sure what went on …I’m thinking since I made 6 hamburger buns stead of 12 …they were twice the size , that maybe I should have cooked them longer ..If you think that maybe this could have been the problem …how much longer do you suggest I cook them if I make them bigger.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Bear, Yes, I think you are correct about them needing to bake longer. If they are double the size, then they will probably need another 15-20 minutes bake time. You’ll want to keep an eye on them and make sure the tops don’t get too brown. Feel free to tent them with aluminum foil to keep them from getting too dark.
Jenn
These Keto buns are a total game changer! Thanks so much for the detailed recipe!
Jessica
I was a little hesitant to make by own buns, but I loved them. They were easy and had more flavor than store bought.
Justine
I was pretty skeptical about this recipe, but it actually did taste just like bread! It didn’t take much more effort than making a loaf of bread….I think next time I’ll try doubling the recipe and then freezing them so I can have them on hand when I need them.
Al Jarvis
My hamburger mold and bun top mold are both 4″. I could find nothing in the ingredients, recipe, or descriptions that indicate if the recipe is for a 3″ or 4″ bun. If recipe is for 3″ what must a person change to make it for 4″ bun? Many thanks.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Al, The Keto Buns as written make 12 3″ buns. I suspect you will probably want to divide the dough into 8 servings to get a bun 4″ across. Enjoy!
Erin Rich
Do you prefer this recipe over the almond flour and flaxseed bun in the cook book?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Erin, Both are good, it’s a matter of preference. You might also like my keto hot dog buns recipe, which be used for burger buns as well if you like.
Susan Pinsonneault
My batter was considerably more liquid than what’s shown in the video. There was no question of shaping it on the baking sheet. I used a ladle, finally, to put the batter on the baking sheet. The result looks like whole-wheat pancakes, but tastes lovely. My husband said, in wonder, “That tastes like bread.”
But there’s also no question of slicing these in two. Maybe I can use this batch to wrap brats or hot dogs. I’d like to try again, though. Any idea what I need to do to get them to be thicker? Short of buying yet another baking implement to put in my overcrowded baking cabinet?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Susan, Psyllium husk and coconut flour are both very absorbent. Letting the batter rest for 10 minutes will give these ingredients enough time to hydrate and thicken your batter to match the consistency on the video.
Hope Bina
I only have psyllium husk powder. Can I use that and how much?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Hope, 3 Tablespoons will work for this recipe. Enjoy!
Ela
The buns have a great texture and held up well to my turkey burger. I’m thinking that the next time I make them I’m going to top some of them with “everything” seasoning for a little extra flavor. Any other suggestions of other spices I can use in the mix?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Ela, Sea salt and rosemary is also delish! Get creative with seasonings and enjoy!
Annick Rivalland
Hi! Can the coconut flour be replaced by chickpea or almond flour in this recipe?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Annick, Not in this recipe. Replacing that amount of coconut flour would change the ratios in the recipe a lot. Here are two other alternatives to the hamburger buns that may suit your needs better: Fathead Dough Dinner Rolls and Cloud Bread Rolls.
Melissa
How about hotdogs buns? We need a recipe for them!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Melissa, Great idea! I’ll have to experiment with that.
Melissa
Thanks! I love your recipes and they work! But I eat a lot of hotdogs and can’t find a bun recipe that works
Miren Lacson
Can you omit the psyllium husk?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Miren, I’m sorry, the psyllium husk is necessary for structure in this recipe. I don’t recommend omitting it.
MARY PROCOPIO
Can xanthium gum be used instead of psyllium husks? I have that on hand. If so, how much should I use? Thank you.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Mary, I am sorry, that won’t work in this recipe. The psyllium husks are necessary for this recipe to work.
Lori
Just want to point out that when you switch to metric measurements, the gram weight of the psyllium is way out at 88.72 grams! The amount of about 27 grams as stated in the brackets is correct. I’m glad that I caught this, otherwise I don’t think that the buns would have turned out. I used a large muffin pan and they turned out perfectly; and so easy to make!
Becca
I tried this twice in a row and my psyllium husks didn’t turn into a gel so much as clumps and did not mix into the rest of the mixture at all. And ideas?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Becca, Did you watch the video in the recipe card? How did the texture compare? It sounds like you may need a little more water to allow the psyllium husk to mix together.
Drothy
Could you tell me how many eggs we actually use in this recipe, whole eggs or what kind of egg whites, I get my egg white from whole eggs and then separate the two of them to get my whites to beat up fluffy.
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Dorothy, we use 2 whole eggs plus 2 cups of egg whites. 2 cups of egg whites uses the whites of about 18 eggs.
Lisa
This recipe sounds amazing. I had a question about the amount of batter to use for each roll if you don’t have a muffin pan and are forming the roll by hand. I couldn’t tell what size the measuring cup used in the video is.
Wholesome Yum
Hi Lisa, use 1/3 cup at a time to measure.
Karen Pearson
Hi, just made the hamburger bun recipe exactly as you listed and used a silicone baking sheet. I made 12 rounds, but all of my buns bled together and now I have square buns. They are still cooling but I am sure they will taste ok. Any idea what I did wrong? I am at 660m elevation.
Thanks, Karen
Wholesome Yum
Hi Karen, I’ve never worked with silicone sheets before so that could have been the issue. Silicone conducts heat differently than a metal baking pan.
Sue
Can I use xanthan gum instead of psyllium husks? I just have the powder, but I wanted to make these buns for hamburgers tonight!!! They both do pretty much the same thing right?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sue, No, probably not in this case. They work in similar ways, but psyllium husks are used in much larger quantities, absorb water and provide more volume. I don’t think the replacement would work in this recipe. You may want to try my paleo keto bread that uses xanthan gum instead.
Kirk Hansen
I got confused by the discussion of eggs, vs. egg whites, vs. eggs plus egg whites, vs. egg whites plus more egg whites.
Bottom line: We’re to use a carton of egg whites PLUS two eggs. Right?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Kirk, you’ll be adding one pint of egg whites (just the whites) plus two whole eggs. Check out the recipe video above to see it in action.
Lajeuns
That was the best hamburger/sandwich bun I have had yet!!
Victoria
I bought Bob’s Red Mill Psyllium Fibre Powder instead of whole Psyllium Husks. Will this recipe still work?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Victoria, I haven’t tested it myself so I’m not sure. You can try this bread recipe instead, which uses the powdered version.
Debbe
I would love to know if chia seeds works in this recipe. I have them, but don’t have psyillium husks. I need to get it, I’m seeing more recipes using it.
Wholesome Yum
Hi Debbie, psyllium tends to have unique properties in bread so I’m not sure chia would work here. Let me know if you try it!
Allison
Baking powder would probably give these more rise and make them fluffier. You don’t have any acid in your batter to activate the baking soda. Baking powder is a mix of baking soda and cream of tartar, which is an acid and will activate when it gets wet. Or you could add some apple cider vinegar or lemon juice but that changes your liquid measures. I’m going to try it with baking powder. Thanks for experimenting with new recipes.
Leah Evans
Did you try this with the baking powder? Did it work?
Valerie
Can you freeze the hamburger buns?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Valerie, Yes, you can!
Carmen
Would these freeze ok? I’m probably the only one in the house that would eat them.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carmen, Yes, you can freeze them.
Tia
Would this work using almond flour instead of coconut flour? And all coconut oil instead of avocodo oil? And is the coconut oil measure in the solid state or melted state?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tia, No, unfortunately almond and coconut flours are not interchangeable. But as for the oil, yes, you can replace it – measure it liquid.
Connie
Thank you for this recipe. I’ve been making burgers and using lettuce for buns, and I do miss the texture of buns, so I’m anxious to ry this. Bet it would make a good egg sandwich too!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, these buns are pretty versatile, Connie! Thanks for stopping by!
Peggy DiDonato
Can I use flax meal or chia seeds instead of psyllium husks?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Peggy, I haven’t tried that. Usually psyllium is pretty unique, though. Let me know how it goes if you try a substitution!
Gary Grinwis
Being a recently diagnosed diabetic who loves carbs, I want to thank you for this recipe for the low carb hamburger buns. My health store helped me with the ingredients. I made them exactly like the recipe called for and they are fantastic. Looking forward to trying the other suggested recipes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Gary!
Maria Riojas
Hola. Algún ingrediente substituto para la cáscara de syllium?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Maria, I had to use Google Translate for this one. 🙂 Unfortunately this recipe does not have a substitute for the psyllium, but you can try one of my other bread recipes in the recipe index.
Penny
Just wondering why avocado oil? Would olive oil be an acceptable substitute?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Penny, Avocado oil has a neutral taste, a higher smoke point, and a better omega-3:omega-6 ratio. But, you can definitely use olive oil!
Amanda
Would you use the same ratio on the oil if using something other than avocado? Avocado allergy here. Coconut oil better for Keto?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Amanda, Any bland flavored oil would work. You could try light olive oil or refined liquid coconut oil. Solid unrefined coconut oil would likely impart coconut flavor. Avocado oil, olive oil and coconut oil are all great for keto, so you can use the latter two if you have an avocado allergy. Please come back and let me know how you liked the hamburger buns!
Teresa
What’s psyllium’s purpose?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Teresa, The psyllium provides structure, texture, binding, and volume. It’s a pretty major part of this recipe.
Kathy
Can you tell me where I can get whole psyllium husks? I’ve never used this ingredient before. Is psyllium powder an option?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kathy, You can get whole psyllium husks here. I haven’t tried Lisa’s recipe with psyllium husk powder. I have a psyllium bread recipe here that uses powder.
Inez
Looong day with kids marching in parade, but the whole shebang held up something like 2 hours with our VP and secret service along the route, etc. Completely threw me off my game for Independence Day meal planning! Very happy to find this recipe. Easy peasy even though I did crack a slew of eggs for the whites. Easy to form on silicone mat! I added a little onion powder for fun, and some sesame seeds on top. I may make them thinner next time and pulverize some Caraway seed to give a rye flavor for Reuben sadndwiches. Yum, indeed!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Inez! I agree Lisa made a great recipe. Those little additions sound delicious.