The Best Keto Buns – Crusty Outside and Soft Interior!
Need a hearty, bready bun that fits in with your keto diet?
I love lettuce and cabbage wraps as a keto-friendly serving option, but sometimes I miss my burger buns. That’s why I’m sharing how you can make keto buns with a crusty outside and a soft interior for hamburgers, sandwiches, or just to eat on their own! Better yet, you can dress this bun up any way you want.
These keto buns can even be frozen in a bigger batch as a time-saving option. I recommend slicing them in half prior to freezing so it’s easier to take them out of the freezer and toast when you’re ready to enjoy a delicious sandwich without carb-heavy bread!
Hip Recipe Tips:
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- Making keto bread requires the ingredients to be at room temperature. To help with the rise of the buns, make sure the eggs have had enough time to warm up to room temperature.
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- Also, make sure your baking powder is fresh! If you come across using baking powder when your baking and your recipe isn’t rising as it should, your baking powder might not be active.
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- Love extra seasoning on your buns? Try out our Everything but Bagel Seasoning on top to really give it a punch of flavor!
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- Freezer friendly buns: Make a batch (or double) and let the keto buns cool completely. Slice in half (if planning to use as a sandwich in the future) and store them in a freezer-friendly bag.
Keto Buns
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 20 MINUTES
total time: 30 MINUTES
A delicious low carb bun with a crusty exterior and a soft, bready inside, perfect for burgers and sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 3 eggs, room temperature (1 of the eggs for an egg wash)
- 1 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2
In a large microwavable bowl, add mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Melt in 20-second intervals and stir. This will take a total of 40 seconds.
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Once you have stirred cheese together, add 2 room-temperature eggs, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Stir to incorporate all ingredients together.
4
Divide into 4 sections and form hamburger-sized buns on the baking sheet. Wetting the hands slightly will help prevent sticking when shaping. Sprinkle extra Italian seasoning on top if desired.
5
Bake buns for 20 minutes. Halfway through baking, brush egg wash over the buns to get a nice golden texture. Once baked, remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing open.
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Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Yield: 4 buns, Serving Size: 1 bun
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 497, Total Carbohydrates: 10g, Fiber: 5g, Net Carbohydrates: 5g, Total Fat: 39g, Protein: 30g
It’s sandwich time!
The options are endless with keto buns! Try out our keto-friendly veggie burger, chicken salad, or even a slice of our bacon jalapeno cheeseburger casserole to fill the slices of these buns. You can also use them as a dipping bread for hearty keto chili or tomato basil soup!
Want more keto bread options? Try out these delicious keto biscuits!
Yes! I’m going to try and make these soon. Thanks! 😃
Awesome Rick! Please let us know how you enjoyed them❤
I am making the buns today
Hi Marge! Awesome. Let us know how they come out!
The buns were really great! My son loved them.
Yay! SO glad to hear that, Cindy! Thanks for the feedback!
Just had these for lunch (sloppy joes) and they were the best keto bun we’ve tried to date. They didn’t soak up the liquid from the meat. Thank you!
Hi there! Thanks for your feedback! So glad you enjoyed this recipe❤
Making these tomorrow, can hardly wait.
Hi Cindy! Awesome! Let us know how they came out❤
Too salty
Sorry to hear that, Bob. Thanks for letting us know what you thought of these! You could drop the amount of salt down to 1/2 teaspoon. Hope this helps!
I made these and instead of the italian seasoning & salt I used same amount of them but used everything bagel (not on top but mixed in) the only issue I had they didnt rise enough but all of my ingredients were not room temp will do that next time. But besides that they are DELICIOUS, even my daughter said they are the best yet. I heat it up on the toaster oven…yum! Thank you for this recipe.
You’re welcome, Donna D! I’m so happy they were a hit! 🙌 Thank YOU for the feedback!
I made these buns. They are delicious but they spread out so they were thin. My eggs were room temperature so not sure what to do, any suggestions?
Oh darn! Sorry to hear about that, Sharon. Be sure to use fresh baking powder. We mention that in the hip tips above. Hoping that suggestion might help!
Followed directions and they were so runny after I molded them they spread out on pan and look like pancakes. What happened.
This is a sticky dough and won’t be runny. Did you add the full 1 1/2 cup almond flour?
Wow, these are beautiful and delicious! Thanks for the recipe !
You are welcome, Amanda!
I made these and they turned out very dense and moist on the inside. Is that how they are supposed to be, or are they supposed to be more like the texture of regular bread/buns? They smell great and have great flavor, I’m just wondering if I’m doing something wrong. Thank you!
Hi there! These keto buns will be a little more dense than regular bread with a soft inside and crusty outside. The inside would not be near as soft as regular bread though. Hope this helps❤
These buns are delicious! I’m on the Keto diet and love having sandwiches and hamburgers on a bun! My husband is not on Keto, but loves them. I reluctantly share! 😂 I do divide the dough into 5 buns. Thank you for such a great recipe!
You are welcome, Carol! We are glad that you like them so much!
THANK YOU!! Game changer for me and these are delish! New to keto and easing in…my stomach is already so much happier!!🥳🥳🥳 Now 90 pounds to go….I GOT THIS! ❤❤❤❤ And thanks for everything (Your coupon site helped by me my first house as a single person!! Woo!)
Hi there! Awwww we love to hear this❤ I am so glad that you loved this recipe! You got this❤❤ Congrats on the house too!
Can I use a silcone baking mat instead of parchment paper?
YES! That’s what I do!