Look no further for the best paleo hamburger buns – they’re here! After lots of testing this recipe hits all the right points – soft chewy texture inside, crusty outside and bendable so you can pack in lots of burger toppings and actually pick it up and take a bite. Gluten free, grain free, family approved, made all in one bowl and super easy!
Just in time for summer grilling, we have one-bowl paleo hamburger buns that are about to rock your world!
And they’re not just for grilling season. Nope, you’ll want to make these year round for the burgers and hearty sandwiches that we miss just a little bit (or a lot!) when avoiding grains.
These grain free hamburger buns take about 30 minutes from start to finish and are easy to whip up even if you’re in a rush. No dough chilling, no stand mixer or hand mixer. Just a big bowl and a spoon to mix!
The result is a deliciously crust outside with a soft and chewy inside. Yes – they are more dense than regular hamburger buns!
But you still get the right amount of “fluff” and “chew”. Plus, there are no odd flavors here – leaving your burger the star of the how as it should be.
What You Need to Make Paleo Hamburger Buns
If you’re already familiar with paleo baking, all the ingredients will most likely be in your pantry and fridge already. Here’s what you’ll need to prepare the buns:
- blanched almond flour
- tapioca flour
- golden flaxseed meal
- baking powder
- baking soda
- fine sea salt
- avocado oil or melted refined coconut oil
- warm water
- apple cider vinegar
- raw honey
- eggs
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
How to Make Paleo Hamburger Buns
Preheat your oven to 350° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca, flaxseed meal, baking powder and baking soda and salt.
In a measuring cup, combine the oil, water, vinegar, and honey. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour this mixture into the well, then stir. Add the eggs one at a time until well combined and a thick batter/sticky dough forms.
Using a large scoop or spoon, (about 1/4-1/3 cup) scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet about 2” apart to make about 8 hamburger buns. Whisk together the egg white and water in a small bowl and brush over the tops, then sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 17-20 minutes or until set and light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the buns to cool to almost room temperature before carefully slicing.
How to Store Paleo Hamburger Buns:
If you’re not planning to serve the buns right away, you have options! You can store them fo up to a day loosely covered at room temperature, or freeze them for later use.
If you’re freezing them, thaw in the refrigerator, slice, and gently reheat in a toaster oven to serve after freezing.
Admittedly these are definitely better fresh, but it’s also definitely not a deal breaker if you make them ahead of time.
I froze all of the remaining buns after taking photos of them and they held up well after thawing and reheating.
Let’s get ready for burgers! Bake the buns and then grab all the best toppings (burger recipe to follow soon!) I hope you enjoy!
Best Paleo Hamburger Buns {One Bowl, Easy}
Paleo Hamburger Buns {One Bowl, Easy}
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups blanched almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup golden flaxseed meal
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or melted refined coconut oil
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp raw honey melted
- 2 eggs room temperature, whisked
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg white + 1/2 tbsp water
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca, flaxseed meal, baking powder and baking soda and salt.
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In a measuring cup, combine the oil, water, vinegar, and honey. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour this mixture into the well, then stir. Add the eggs one at a time until well combined and a thick batter/sticky dough forms.
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Using a large scoop or spoon scoop the batter in about 1/4-1/3 cup scoops onto the prepared baking sheet about 2” apart to make 8-10 hamburger buns. You might need two baking sheets for all the buns. Whisk together the egg white and water in a small bowl and brush over the tops, then sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 17-20 minutes or until set and light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the buns to cool almost to room temperature before carefully slicing. If not serving right away, you can store them fo up to a day loosely covered at room temperature, or freeze them for later use. Thaw and gently reheat in a toaster oven to serve after freezing. Enjoy!
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So it tasted great! However, mine turned out pretty flat. I used I used Country Crock olive oil butter melted for my fat. Thoughts on what I may have done incorrectly?
Wow. I made these yesterday and demolished two burgers. Haha!!! I haven’t had a burger with a bun in… I don’t even know HOW long!
I guess I thought the would rise a bit more than they did. So they didn’t look nearly as bun like as the ones in the photos. My 4-year old asked what was up with the funny looking buns. Haha!
But man oh man were they delicious! So hearty. Dense and just a tiny bit sweet from the almonds and honey.
Filled with our primal blend beef, bacon, fried egg, avocados, mustard and Mayo. I was in heaven.
AND they were super easy to make!
Definitely going to make this again!
What in the actual crazy goodness is this! Michele, you have outdone yourself with this recipe. Perfect texture, flavor and sooooooo easy! I have a proper paleo kitchen and all of these ingredients are always on hand. So this is my new bread staple. Thank you thank you!
I made these tonight. They were awesome! Soft and chewy yet sturdy, and good flavor! My 3-year-old ate them plain. Thank you!
These are the first buns I’ve made that I will definitely make again. I used a 1/4 cup of batter which made slider-size buns, next time I’ll use 1/3 cup to have a larger sandwich size bun🙂. But they were very good….so happy I tried them. They will be a staple in my home.
They actually freeze great as well!
Wonderful! This is the best recipe ever for buns! I’ve been eating Paleo for 9 years due to health issues and have been consistently disappointed in bread recipes. Your burger buns are fantastic and have filled my longing for a burger on a bun. I also love your raisin bread recipe. Thank you for doing all the heavy lifting and passing on the results of your labors!
I made these hamburger buns and I was very disappointed. We could not even eat them. I threw them in the garbage. What a disappointment especially wasting all that money, ingredients are very expensive.
We have made these twice this week. Just tried out the recipe. So good!! The second time we didn’t do the egg wash so they were softer but we basically used them as English muffins for breakfast. We also used them for pb & j for my kids lunches. We are a grain free family and my kids miss sandwiches. These were great to have on hand!!! Tasted so yummy, were filling, and easy to make!
Is there any substitute for flaxseed meal?
This is SO DELICIOUS!!! I even left out the honey because I have issues with all things sweet so I was worried, but these are absolutely amazing!