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    Home » Keto

    Keto Low-Carb Hamburger Buns Recipe With Almond Flour

    Published: Jun 4, 2021 Updated: Aug 16, 2022 By: Cassidy Stauffer May contain affiliate links.

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    Say goodbye to lettuce-wrapped burgers because these keto low-carb hamburger buns are the real deal! Not only can they be prepared in less than 10 minutes, but they're sturdy, have a killer crumb, hold together well, and aren't eggy or crumbly!

    Cheeseburger with the fixings on a keto bun.
    Cheeseburger with the fixings on a keto bun.

    Adapted from my popular Paleo Hamburger Bun Recipe, this keto low-carb hamburger buns recipe makes buns that are sturdy, have a killer crumb, and can hold your hamburger like a boss!

    And the best part? They can be thrown together in less than 10 minutes, making burger night a cinch!

    That's because there's no waiting for the yeast to rise and there are no beating egg whites. In fact, there's no mixer even involved!

    They make grilling out super easy and delicious. You'll say goodbye to lettuce-wrapped burgers for good!

    These buns hold together well, aren't eggy or crumbly, and are about the easiest thing you can make. We love them and I'm sure you will too!

    Or if you're looking for more keto bread recipes, I think you'll love these dinner rolls, sandwich bread, and 90-second bread recipes!

    Or if you're looking for something a little different, this keto cheeseburger casserole from Keto Cooking Wins looks delicious too.

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    • Frequently asked questions
    • 🔪 Easy instructions
    • How to serve
    • Storage instructions
    • Substitutions and variations
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 📖 Recipe
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    Ingredients

    Here are the easy ingredients you'll need to make keto hamburger buns:

    • Blanched Almond Flour - Gluten-free keto flour. Use finely ground, otherwise, they will not turn out well.
    • Ground Flax Seeds - Low-carb flour that adds taste and texture. I prefer golden for lighter-colored buns.
    • Xanthan gum - Binds the keto burger buns together to prevent them from being crumbly.
    • Sea Salt - Enhances flavor.
    • Baking Soda And Baking Powder - For rising.
    • Garlic Powder - Adds flavor.
    • Keto Granulated Sweetener - Optional, adds a slight sweetness similar to traditional hamburger buns. Any erythritol-based sweetener will work.
    • Large Eggs - Adds moisture and helps bind the buns together.
    • Apple Cider Vinegar - Reacts with the baking soda and powder for an added rise and is tasteless in the recipe.
    • Avocado Oil - Adds moisture and richness. Also added to the top to help the buns brown.
    • Sesame Seeds - Optional, for the topping.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many carbs are in a hamburger bun? Are hamburger buns keto?

    Hamburger buns typically have anywhere from 25 to 45 net carbs, depending on the recipe. However, this recipe is made with almond flour making it gluten-free and keto-friendly, coming in at only 2 net carbs per bun!

    What does the xanthan gum do in baking? What can I use in place of xanthan gum?

    Xanthan gum binds gluten-free flours together, adds elasticity, adds moisture, and prevents baked goods from being crumbly. Even though the baked goods may turn out slightly denser with more of a whole wheat taste, ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum can be replaced with 1 Tablespoon of psyllium husk powder, not to be confused with whole psyllium husks!

    🔪 Easy instructions

    Dry ingredients whisked in a bowl.
    Dry ingredients whisked in a bowl.

    Step #1: Whisk together the dry ingredients.

    Wet ingredients in a bowl with a whisk.
    Wet ingredients in a bowl with a whisk.

    Step #2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.

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    Keto hamburger dough in a white bowl.

    Step #3: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry and mix to combine.

    Unbaked keto buns on a baking sheet.
    Unbaked keto buns on a baking sheet.

    Step #4: Form into buns and top with avocado oil or butter and sesame seeds. Bake.

    💭Tip: If the dough is too wet to form into buns, add up to ¼ cup more blanched almond flour - or as needed.

    How to serve

    Almond flour hamburger buns on cooling rack.
    Almond flour hamburger buns on a cooling rack.

    Cool completely on a cooling rack. Then, cut with a serrated knife. If the almond flour hamburger buns are completely cooled, they may be crumbly.

    And while they're cooling, feel free to whip up my 5-minute homemade mayo!

    For a traditional keto burger, serve with hamburger meat (or these air-fryer hamburgers), cheese, lettuce, pickles, keto-fried onions, tomatoes, and condiments such as mayo, ketchup, and mustard.

    Just be careful of the carbs in the toppings! Ketchup (I buy sugar-free ketchup!), tomatoes, and onions, for example, are a bit higher in carbs and need to be eaten in moderation.

    Or serve the low-carb buns with this low-carb sloppy joe recipe!

    Storage instructions

    Leftover burger buns can be stored, loosely covered, at room temperature for 1 day.

    Or, you can freeze them! To freeze, wrap each bun tightly in plastic wrap. Then, place them in a freezer-safe baggie and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.

    Substitutions and variations

    • You can substitute the xanthan gum with 1 Tablespoon of psyllium husk powder, NOT whole psyllium husks! If you've never worked with psyllium before, you can usually find it in the colon cleansing section of your local health food store. This is mostly because it's very high in fiber.
    • The almond flour cannot be substituted with coconut flour - sorry! The only substitute for almond flour that I've heard of is sesame seed flour, but I have not tried this myself.
    • The flax seeds *may* be able to be substituted with 3 Tablespoons of ground chia seeds, however, I have never tried this so am unsure of the results.
    • For Paleo, use coconut palm sugar for the sweetener and psyllium powder instead of xanthan gum.

    💭 Top tips

    • Xanthan gum or psyllium husk powder can be used, however, the psyllium husk powder will result in a slightly denser, whole-wheat type bun.
    • The dough will be sticky, this is totally normal! To help with the stickiness, coat your hands in oil before forming into buns.
    • While adding sweetener is optional, it gives the buns a slight sweetness similar to traditional hamburger buns. For the sweetener, any erythritol-based sweetener will work.
    • As a special gift to my readers, I've teamed up with BESTI to give you guys 10% off! Simply use the code "CRAVEABLE" at checkout.
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    Spreading mayo on a bun.

    If you’ve tried this Keto Low-Carb Hamburger Buns Recipe With Almond Flour or any other recipe on the blog please let me know in the comments below!

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    📖 Recipe

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    Keto Low-Carb Hamburger Buns Recipe With Almond Flour

    These easy keto low-carb hamburger buns can be prepared in less than 10 minutes, are sturdy, have a killer crumb, hold together well, and aren't eggy or crumbly!
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    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, grain free, Keto, Low-Carb
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 5 Buns
    CALORIES :224kcal
    CARBS :8g
    FIBER :6g
    Author: Cassidy Stauffer

    Ingredients

    • 2 Cups Blanched Almond Flour - finely ground (+ more as needed)
    • ¼ Cup Ground Flax Seeds - I prefer golden for lighter colored buns
    • ½ tsp. xanthan gum - or 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder (psyllium will make a slightly denser bun)
    • ½ tsp. Sea Salt
    • ½ tsp. Baking Soda
    • ½ tsp. Baking Powder*
    • ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
    • 1 tablespoon Keto Granulated Sweetener - optional
    • 4 Large Eggs
    • 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil

    Topping:

    • 1 Tbsp. Avocado Oil - or melted butter
    • 1 - 2 tsp. Sesame Seeds
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, Silpat, or aluminum foil. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the blanched almond flour, ground flaxseeds, xanthan gum or psyllium powder, sea salt, baking soda, baking powder, garlic powder, and sweetener (if using).
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, apple cider vinegar, and avocado oil.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well. The batter will be wet and sticky.
    • Coat your hands with oil if needed, then form into 5 equal-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet (if the batter is too wet to hold shape, add an additional ¼ cup of blanched almond flour, or as needed).
    • Flatten to around 1 to 2-inches thick with the palm of your hand. Then, lightly brush the tops with avocado oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    • Bake 17-22 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
    • Remove to a cooling rack to cool completely. Then, slice with a serrated knife.

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    • See how easy this recipe is to make on my YouTube channel! Watch the full video here: Hamburger Buns YouTube Video
    • Leftover buns can be stored, loosely covered, at room temperature for up to 1 day. After that, they can be frozen in a freezer-safe baggie for up to 3 months.
    • Xanthan gum or psyllium husk powder can be used, however, the psyllium husk powder will result in a slightly denser, whole-wheat type bun.
    • If using psyllium, be sure to use psyllium POWDER, not whole psyllium husks! Powdered psyllium and whole psyllium husks measure very differently so they are not interchangeable.
    • While adding sweetener is optional, it gives the buns a slight sweetness similar to traditional hamburger buns. For the sweetener, any erythritol-based sweetener will work. If you're paleo, feel free to use coconut palm sugar.
    • As a special gift to my readers, I've teamed up with BESTI to give you guys 10% off! Simply use the code "CRAVEABLE" at checkout.
    • For grain-free baking powder, combine 1 part baking soda with 2 parts cream of tartar and 2 parts starch (such as tapioca, arrowroot, or potato).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bun | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg

    NET CARBS = Total Carbs - Fiber - Allulose - Xylitol

    Nutritional information is approximate and may vary. Sugar alcohols, xylitol, and allulose are included in the total carbs and fiber.

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    1. Terrie says

      November 07, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      I don't see the number of fiber grams listed.

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      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        November 07, 2022 at 10:34 pm

        Hi Terrie!

        There are 6 grams of fiber making each bun have 2 net carbs. I hope this helps👍

        XO,
        Cassidy

        Reply
    2. Mark says

      May 02, 2022 at 5:27 am

      Is there a recommended alternative for ground flax seed for this recipe? I'm trying to cut out phytoestrogen as much as possible. Thanks

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      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        May 05, 2022 at 1:58 pm

        Hi Mark!

        I haven't tried it so I can't say for sure, but you could try using ground chia. Chia is just a bit more binding though, so you'll need to only use between half to two-thirds the amount. Again though, I haven't tried this so I'm not sure how exactly it will turn out with chia. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

        -Cassidy

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    3. Silas says

      March 03, 2022 at 1:03 pm

      Do I have to use psyllium? Psyllium makes me constipated. Sorry for the second message after I hit submit I look at email and it was not correct.

      Reply
      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        March 03, 2022 at 2:05 pm

        No, you sure don't! You can use 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum instead of psyllium 👍 I hope you enjoy the buns!!!

        XO,
        Cassidy

        Reply
    4. Erika says

      January 30, 2022 at 5:25 am

      5 stars
      I have made 3 batches of these buns. So good. I am curious though...would this recipe work in a loaf pan? Seems like it would make good bread. Thoughts?

      Reply
      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        February 02, 2022 at 2:36 pm

        Thank you, I'm so happy you like it!!! ...I've actually wondered the same thing! I've been planning on doubling the recipe and baking it in a loaf pan just to test it, but haven't had a chance yet! If you test it out, please come back and let me how it turned out 😍

        XO,
        Cassidy

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    5. Christine says

      June 19, 2021 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      This is by far the best paleo or keto bun recipe ever. Most other recipes are ok, but they taste like eggs. This recipe is also moist where other ones can be dry.
      These taste so good too! I couldn’t believe how sturdy these buns are. Thank you so much for another healthy recipe that tastes super yummy!

      Reply
      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        June 19, 2021 at 2:02 pm

        Oh YAY, thank you!!! I'm so happy you like them 😍

        XO,
        Cassidy

        Reply
    6. Nancy says

      April 25, 2021 at 2:48 am

      I cannot tolerate apple cider vinegar. What can be used in substitution?

      Reply
      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        April 25, 2021 at 12:47 pm

        Hi Nancy,

        The apple cider vinegar reacts with the baking soda to help the buns rise. You could substitute it with anything else that's acidic. While I haven't tried it, I'd imagine lemon juice would do the trick 🙂 I hope this helps and you like the hamburger buns!

        XO,
        Cassidy

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        • Judy says

          June 15, 2021 at 7:29 pm

          5 stars
          I have tried so many bun and sandwich roll recipes, not really liking any of them. These are amazing. The texture is not eggy or crumbly - just like you said! Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to try more of your recipes.

        • Cassidy Stauffer says

          June 15, 2021 at 9:35 pm

          THANK YOU!!! this makes me so happy 😍 😍

          -Cassidy

    7. Debra says

      March 18, 2021 at 1:29 am

      5 stars
      I just found your site today, after searching for a ‘decent’ GF bun without a pound of cream cheese to make it passable! I cooked them up tonight for dinner HOPING they’d turn out. MAN, these are GREAT!! And, my husband who isn’t GF, thought they were great too! A win. We had burgers and it felt so ‘normal’. I took pictures but guess I can’t upload to your site. I used psyllium, but won’t next time.
      The only things I changed were, splitting the ‘flours’..half almond/half sesame and I used Club House brand Herb & Garlic spice...YUM! Thanks again, you have a follower!

      Reply
      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        March 18, 2021 at 1:36 am

        Oh my goodness, this makes my day Debra! I'm so happy you and your husband like them! ...and I'll have to try them with some Herb & Garlic spice, that sounds yummy 🙂

        XO,
        Cassidy

        Reply
        • Debra says

          March 20, 2021 at 9:39 pm

          Glad I put a smile on your face!

    8. Jocelyn says

      February 08, 2021 at 12:32 am

      5 stars
      These are really great. I'm looking forward to having them as biscuits with gravy (and a sweet version in the summer with berries and cream).
      Splitting the recipe into 5 ea resulted in buns just a hair to small for 1/4# burgers. Having the ground flax seed as a weight would be helpful, especially as these are generally stored whole by folks to preserve their nutritional value. I found 30g of ground flax seed equaled 1/4 cup. Thanks for helping me find a way to feel normal with my burgers!

      Reply
      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        February 08, 2021 at 2:11 pm

        Thank you so much!!! I'm excited you liked them 😍

        -Cassidy

        Reply
    9. Rebecca says

      June 16, 2020 at 12:14 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I used them to make 4 buns instead of 5 since we wanted something a little bigger and it was perfect. The xantham gum really keeps them from fall apart and they have great texture. Thank you for the easy, delicious recipe. Putting this on my list of staple recipes.

      Reply
      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        June 16, 2020 at 6:50 pm

        Thank you so much, Rebecca! I'm excited you liked them 😄

        -Cassidy

        Reply
    10. Sara says

      June 03, 2020 at 1:38 am

      5 stars
      This is one for the books!!! I’m home from college but a big cook since I don’t get to cook much in school! My parents and I are experimenting with keto, and this burger recipe my dad said was better than any other he has had! Of course we topped it with beyond meat patties!

      Reply
      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        June 03, 2020 at 12:53 pm

        Thank you SO much Sara!!!! ...I've never tried beyond meat patties - I'll have to give them a try 😀

        -Cassidy

        Reply
        • Janet says

          June 10, 2020 at 9:20 pm

          5 stars
          These hamburger buns are amazing! I have made them twice now. I used 1/8 tsp garlic powder and 1/8 powdered ginger. I won’t be buying those terrible gluten free ones in the store anymore. I have been baking grain free now and am loving how much better I feel. Thank you so much for posting the recipe!

        • Cassidy Stauffer says

          June 10, 2020 at 11:49 pm

          Thank you, I'm SO excited you like them!!! ...and I agree, those gluten-free buns at the store aren't good at all! I'd much rather make my own 🙂

          -Cassidy

    11. Sara says

      May 25, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this recipe for our Memorial Day burgers. Worked out perfectly, super easy recipe. My husband kept saying how good they were and couldn't believe he was able to eat the whole burger without the bun falling apart. Not eggy at all.

      Mine were darker than yours, but I think that's because I used coconut sugar?

      Thanks for a great recipe. Will be using this one often.

      Reply
      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        May 25, 2020 at 6:38 pm

        Oh YAY I'm so excited you and your husband liked them!!!! And yes, the coconut sugar is probably what made them darker 😀 Thank so much for taking the time to let me know!

        -Cassidy

        Reply

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