These Keto Burger buns are made with a version of my Keto HOP bread dough, which also makes great low carb hot dog buns. These dairy free and Whole 30 friendly buns are perfect for your next BBQ, and freeze wonderfully so you can make them ahead!
Thanks to these keto burger buns (and hot dog buns,) you no longer have to go “bun-less” in order to keep it keto (or Whole30 🎉) this Summer!
I mean bun-less burgers are OK and all – for example my bacon and jalapeño sheet pan burgers are super delicious and pretty amazing (if I do say so myself. 😂)
But now they will be even MORE amazing when served on these keto hamburger buns! 🙌🏻
And let’s not forget about the poor hot dog – which is just soooo much sadder without the bun.
For some reason, a hot dog don’t translate as well to a salad style bowl like a burger does. Maybe because I don’t typically have a lot of veggies on my hot dog like I do a burger.
But pro tip – avocado is delicious with hot dogs, and of course the classic Saurkraut is always a good idea.
Alllll of which can fit just fine on these sturdy keto hot dog buns. If that’s how you…. roll. 🙊
See what I did there? Didja? 👊🏻😂
Fortunately the same dough used to make the keto burger buns can be used to make keto hot dog buns!
It’s really all just a matter of changing the shape. The dough and baking time remains the same for either – and this recipe makes 8 keto burger buns or 8 keto hot dog buns.
You can even split it up and make 4 of each out of the same batch, which is exactly what I did here.
What’s impressive to me about these keto burger buns, is that they are super tasty of course, but also very sturdy and don’t disintegrate while you’re trying to eat even the sloppiest of burgers or loaded hot dogs.
Because they are so substantial and filling from the psyllium husk powder, you don’t need them to be super thick and bulky – which also means you don’t get overly full after just a few bites.
I made a few adjustments to my wildly popular Keto HOP Bread recipe to turn it into buns, (increased the egg and psyllium, and changed the mixing instructions) and I think it worked really well.
Hopefully you guys will agree, and as always I’m dying to hear what you thought of this recipe!
PrintKeto Burger Buns – HOP
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 buns 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) can of hearts of palm, well drained (about 8 oz drained weight or 1 1/2 cups sliced)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 cups super-fine blanched almond flour
- 2/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup psyllium husk powder
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt (sea salt or Himalayan salt preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the hearts of palm, eggs, olive oil, and water in a blender.
- Blend for at least 1 minute until smooth and a little frothy.
- Put the almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and stir well with a fork to combine and break up any clumps.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl, and fold in with a large spoon or spatula until a stiff dough is formed.
- Divide the dough into 8 balls of equal size.
- To make hamburger buns, form into patties 4 inches across by 1 inch thick. Top with sesame seeds if desired.
- To make hot dog buns, roll into cylinders, about 1.5 inches wide by 5 inches long.
- Flatten the hot dog buns down slightly, so they are only 1 inch high. Then make a dent down the center with your fingers. (see photo in post for example)
- Bake the buns for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- If making hot dog buns, I found cutting a notch in the top to make room for the hot dog was a little easier then just slicing them and prying them open.
- Store buns in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Approximate net carbs per bun = 4g.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Keto Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 254
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
Keywords: Keto burger buns, Keto hot dog buns, low carb buns, keto buns
DawnMarie says
I’m allergic to coconut but really want to try this recipe. I’m new to low carb baking, what can I use to replace coconut flour?
Griff Neilson says
I have been craving a bun for a hamburger for quite some time so I was really excited when I saw this recipe. I gave it a shot over the weekend and I really liked it. It’s hard not to compare to what I recall in my childhood but my taste buds have changed to craving whole food sources and I really appreciated the texture and density of this bun recipe. I also had one of my clients try it out and she loved it too! Thank you for this one….it completes the experience of a hamburger! :)
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Mellissa Sevigny says
This made me so happy Griff, thanks for that! I just had one the other day from the freezer and while I am totally fine with a bunless burger most of the time, your statement that it “completes the experience of a hamburger”was spot on! I didn’t feel like I was missing a thing and it felt awesome! Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe!
Michele says
Love these! It’s so nice to have a bun for my burger. I also used this recipe to make a pizza crust – and it worked great!
★★★★★
Allison says
Do you have any recommendations for replacing the eggs? Maybe a combination of gelatin/flax/chia seed “eggs” instead?