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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I am curious if the honey is necessary. I am on a whole 30 and I know baked goods are out BUT it’s not my first time and these buns aren’t junk so I just want to leave out the honey. Will it ruin them?
Yesterday, I stopped by a Whataburger in Texas and tried one of their delicious burgers. While it’s not exactly paleo-friendly, I was inspired to recreate it at home using my own paleo-friendly bun recipe. And guess what? It turned out amazing! Now, I’m on a mission to try and recreate more menu items from this iconic food chain- https://whataburger-menus.com/
Made these today and they are fabulous! Am I able to omit the Honey? Also how can I get mine to rise higher?
Made these today and they were fabulous for my breakfast sandwich 🙂 Am I able to omit the Honey? Also how can I get them to riser higher?
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Here’s a comment for the blog post that ties in Chili’s restaurant and menu:
“These paleo hamburger buns look amazing – perfect for a grain-free burger night! I can already imagine pairing them with a juicy burger inspired by Chili’s Big Mouth Burgers. Maybe load it up with some guacamole and bacon like their Guacamole Burger, or go bold with a Chili’s Chili Burger vibe using some leftover chili on top. The soft, chewy texture inside and crusty outside sound like they’d hold up to all the toppings perfectly. Definitely trying this recipe next time I’m craving a Chili’s-style burger at home – thanks for sharing!
I love your recipes but cannot digest flaxseed or psyllium husk. Can the buns be made without and do I need to make other adjustments to compensate? Thanks for any help!!
These are delicious. I haven’t had a proper bun in years. I don’t know how they’ll hold up as a burger bun yet, but definitely going to be a staple regardless. Thanks for the great recipe!
Great recipe
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