Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

  • Why You’ll Love These Keto Buns
  • Ingredients & Substitutions
  • How To Make Keto Buns
  • Tips For The Best Keto Hamburger Buns
  • Storage Instructions
  • What To Serve With Keto Buns
  • More Low Carb Bread Recipes
  • Tools To Make Low Carb Hamburger Buns
  • Keto Buns (Low Carb Hamburger Buns) Recipe card
  • Recipe Reviews

No need to skip the buns on your burger recipe , make keto buns instead! Bunless burgers and lettuce wraps are great, but let’s face, it sometimes you just want an actual bun (that’s sturdier than cloud bread ). These low carb keto hamburger buns are your answer. They’re soft and chewy at the same time — and they’re so easy to make.

A big thank you to Low Carb Yum for sharing this amazing keto burger buns recipe with me! I often use it when I’m grilling .

Why You’ll Love These Keto Buns

Maya in the kitchen. - 1
  • Taste so much like traditional hamburger buns
  • Soft, chewy, airy texture
  • No eggy taste
  • None of the fake ingredients that store-bought buns have
  • Keto friendly, low carb, gluten free, dairy free, and nut free
  • Only 3.3g net carbs per serving
  • Perfect for burgers or sandwiches
Maya's signature. - 2 Keto hamburger buns on a white table. - 3

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for keto hamburger buns, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

  • Whole Psyllium Husks – This is like a gluten substitute. It adds volume, structure, fiber, and moisture, resulting in soft and fluffy buns. You could probably use psyllium husk powder instead, but I haven’t tested it.
  • Warm Water – This helps to “bloom” the psyllium husks to turn them into a gel. The ideal temperature is like a baby’s bath water, not too hot or cold.
  • Coconut Flour – The key to these light and fluffy keto burger buns is Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ! This premium low carb flour creates a soft and spongy texture without any gluten, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. I always keep some on hand for coconut flour bread , coconut flour cookies , and more! It absorbs a lot of moisture, though so you can’t substitute it with anything else in these keto buns. Also, be aware that different brands have different levels of absorbency, so even swapping for a different coconut flour may yield a different result. If you want to use almond flour, try using my keto hot dog buns with fathead dough instead and shape that into hamburger roll shapes.
  • Baking Soda – Gives these low carb hamburger buns their fluffy texture without the need for traditional yeast. Most of my recipes use baking powder for this purpose, but this one needs baking soda.
  • Sea Salt
  • Eggs – You will need both whole eggs and egg whites for this keto recipe . Using fewer yolks prevents the keto buns from tasting eggy. Use room temperature eggs for easier blending and better texture. I haven’t tested egg substitutes to see if they would work, but probably not, since so many eggs are needed.
  • Oil – These keto burger buns need both avocado oil and coconut oil . If you’re out of one of these, you can likely use olive oil instead of avocado oil and butter instead of coconut oil.
  • Sesame Seeds – Although optional, they look great and add a subtle nutty flavor.
Keto buns with coconut flour. - 4

How To Make Keto Buns

This section shows how to make low carb hamburger buns, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

  1. Prep. Preheat your oven. Lightly grease a muffin top pan (not the same as a muffin pan, but very convenient!) or a baking sheet (for hand formed rolls).
  2. Gel the psyllium. Mix psyllium and water in small bowl, and set aside until it turns into a thick gel.
  3. Mix the dough. Add all the remaining wet and dry ingredients (coconut flour, baking soda, sea salt, egg whites, eggs, avocado oil, and coconut oil) to a food processor or electric mixer . Pulse until well combined.
  4. Combine. Add the psyllium gel into the food processor or bowl, and blend until mixed well.
Psyllium gel in a bowl. - 5 Ingredients mixed together in a food processor. - 6
  1. Form the keto buns. Divide the dough among the muffin top pan slots, or use wet hands to form balls and place onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  2. Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Cool. Let the low carb buns cool a bit on the pan first, then finish cooling on a wire rack. They need to cool completel
Dough shaped into rolls on a baking sheet. - 7 Baked keto buns on a sheet pan. - 8 Tips For The Best Keto Hamburger Buns - 9

Tips For The Best Keto Hamburger Buns

  • Add an egg wash if you like. For a darker golden brown color and shiny appearance, whisk an egg and brush over the tops before baking.
  • Be careful not to remove the keto buns from the oven too early. If you do, they may deflate. The toothpick test is fairly reliable, but sometimes makes it seem like they are done before they actually are, so also confirm that the buns are golden brown and don’t feel “wet” inside.
  • Cooling completely is key for the right texture. If you try to eat them while they are still warm, the buns will be gummy inside. Resist the urge and let them cool first. If you want them warm, you can always reheat them on the grill, in the oven, or in the microwave later.

Storage Instructions

  • Store: Keep leftover buns in an airtight container in the pantry for 1-2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Avoid wrapping them in plastic, which can ruin the texture.
  • Freeze: After cooling, arrange the keto burger buns on a parchment paper lined sheet pan and freeze for 1-2 hours, until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Two burgers on keto hamburger buns. - 10

What To Serve With Keto Buns

Once your keto hamburger buns are ready, you need to fill them! Here are a few ideas to get you started — and they are for more than just burgers:

  • Burgers – Of course, the obvious choice! I use these low carb hamburger buns for my juicy burgers (pictured above) or sloppy Joes , but if you want a lighter option, they work with turkey burgers , too.
  • Chicken – Use these keto buns to make cold keto chicken salad sandwiches or try a hot crack chicken sandwich.
  • Pork – For a quick and easy dinner idea, use these low carb buns for pulled pork sandwiches.
  • Sandwiches – You could also replace bread with low carb buns and make a sandwich with your favorite fixings.

More Low Carb Bread Recipes

Keto bread on a cutting board. - 11 Keto bread on a cutting board. - 12

White Keto Bread

Low carb bread made with almond flour, close up. - 13 Low carb bread made with almond flour, close up. - 14

Almond Flour Bread

Keto bagels piled together. - 15 Keto bagels piled together. - 16

Low Carb Bagels

90 second keto bread used to make a sandwich. - 17 90 second keto bread used to make a sandwich. - 18

90 Second Bread

Tools To Make Low Carb Hamburger Buns

  • Food Processor – You can also use an electric mixer for a smooth dough.
  • Muffin Top Pan – This pan makes it easy to make keto buns with less fuss.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

  • 6 tbsp Whole psyllium husks ▢
  • 3/4 cup Warm water ▢
  • 1 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ▢
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda ▢
  • 3/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
  • 2 cups Egg whites ▢
  • 2 large Eggs ▢
  • 1/2 cup Avocado oil ▢
  • 1/4 cup Coconut oil ▢
  • Sesame seeds (optional) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin top pan (or use a lightly greased sheet pan for hand formed rolls).
  2. Mix psyllium and water in small bowl, set aside. It will turn into a thick gel.
  3. Add remaining ingredients into a food processor (or mixing bowl) and pulse (or blend with electric mixer ), until well combined.
  4. Add psyllium gel into the food processor (or mixing bowl) and pulse (or blend with electric mixer), until mixed in.
  5. Divide batter evenly between 12 muffin top molds (or shape into 12 rolls with wet hands). Smooth the tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes , or until edges are brown and a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  7. Let rolls sit in pan for 10-15 minutes . Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely on a rack.

Did You Like It?

Leave a rating to help other readers (this also helps me continue to provide free recipes on my site), or get the recipe sent to your inbox.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 keto bun

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Add Your NotesYour Notes

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Keto Buns

Keto buns recipe pin. - 19

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

  • Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
  • The Basic Keto Meal Formula
  • Understanding Macros
  • Keto Food Swaps
  • Keto Food List
  • Electrolyte Basics
  • Keto Diet Types
  • Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
  • Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?

Keto Cheat Sheet System - printable pdf's and ebooks - 20

Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:

  1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
  2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
  3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
  4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
  5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
  6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
  7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
  8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
  9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

Get The Printable Keto Cheat Sheet System + EBooks (Only $37)

The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Pick A ProteinPick A VeggieAdd Fat
Beef Chicken Pork Eggs Lamb Turkey Fish Shellfish Protein powder VenisonCauliflower Broccoli Zucchini Leafy Greens Cucumbers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Asparagus Radishes Bell Peppers Jicama CeleryButter Avocado Oil Cheese Bacon Avocado Lard Ghee Mayo Nuts MCT Oil

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Instead Of This…Eat This
PancakesAlmond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes
OatmealKeto oatmeal with hemp seeds
Cinnamon rollsFathead cinnamon rolls
CerealKeto nut granola
MuffinsAlmond flour muffins or coconut flour muffins
DonutsAlmond flour donuts
SconesAlmond flour scones
High-sugar smoothiesSmoothie with berries or avocado
Hash brownsCauliflower hash browns
Breakfast casseroleBreakfast casserole with no potatoes
Egg whitesWhole eggs
Turkey baconBacon
WafflesChaffles
Keto food swaps - breakfast - 21

Keto Swaps For Bread

Instead Of This…Eat This
BagelsFathead bagels
English muffinAlmond flour English muffin
White breadKeto white bread
Multigrain breadCoconut flour bread with seeds
Tortillas for wrapsCoconut flour tortillas
Corn taco shellsCheddar cheese taco shells
Burger bunsOopsie rolls , portobello mushroom caps
BreadsticksCauliflower breadsticks
BiscuitsAlmond flour biscuits
CornbreadAlmond flour cornbread
CroutonsParmesan crisps
RiceCauliflower rice , konjac rice
Keto food swaps - bread and grains - 22

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Instead Of This…Eat This
Breaded wingsCrispy air fryer wings (unbreaded)
Low-fat meat & poultryHigh-fat cuts, or cook low-fat cuts with fat
Mashed potatoesMashed cauliflower
Roasted potatoesRoasted or fried radishes
TacosTaco salad
PizzaFathead crust , chicken crust , or cauliflower crust pizza
LasagnaEggplant lasagna
Potato saladCauliflower “potato” salad
French friesJicama , rutabaga , or zucchini fries
Tater totsCauliflower tots
WrapsLettuce wraps , almond flour tortillas
SushiNaruto-style or homemade rice-free sushi
Breaded chicken or fishBreaded cuts with almond flour or pork rinds
SpaghettiZoodles , spaghetti squash , shirataki noodles, kelp noodles
Keto food swaps - meals and sides - 23

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Instead Of This…Eat This
NachosCheese crisps
High-sugar fruitBerries & other keto fruits
CrackersAlmond flour crackers
HummusCauliflower hummus
Soft pretzelsFathead pretzels
PopcornPuffed cheese
Granola barsGrain-free granola bars
JamSugar-free berry chia jam
Sweet fruity yogurtFull-fat plain Greek yogurt with berries
Sweet salad dressingRanch , blue cheese , or plain vinaigrette
KetchupMustard and/or sugar-free ketchup
BBQ sauceSugar-free BBQ sauce
Sweetened peanut butterNatural, sugar-free nut butters
Light mayoAvocado oil mayo
Maple syrupSugar-free, maple flavored syrup
Potato chipsZucchini chips , pepperoni chips , pork rinds
Keto food swaps - snacks and sauces - 24

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Instead Of This…Eat This
SugarMonk fruit or allulose
Powdered sugarPowdered monk fruit or allulose
White flourAlmond or Coconut flour (use in tested recipes)
Making baked goods soft/chewyXanthan gum, flax seed meal, psyllium husk powder
BreadcrumbsPork rinds or almond flour
MargarineButter, coconut oil, or ghee
Vegetable oilOlive or avocado oil
BananasBanana extract
Chocolate chipsSugar-free chocolate chips
Cornstarch or flour rouxXanthan gum or gelatin powder (used at the end)
Simple syrupDissolve monk fruit allulose blend in water over heat
Keto food swaps - baking and cooking - 25

Keto Swaps For Drinks

Instead Of This…Eat This
LemonadeWater with lemon
SodaFlavored sparkling water
MilkAlmond milk, coconut milk, heavy cream
LatteButter coffee
Coffee creamerHeavy cream
Sweet wineDry wine
BeerUltra light beer
Mixed drinksHard liquor with soda + lemon

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto food swaps - drinks - 26

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Keto foods to eat and avoid summary - 27

Foods To Eat On Keto

  • Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
  • Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
  • Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
  • Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
  • Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
  • Avocados
  • Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
  • Almond flour and coconut flour
  • Eggs
  • Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

  • White flour & sugar
  • Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
  • Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
  • Cereal
  • Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
  • Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
  • Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
  • Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
  • Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
  • Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

Keto Cheat Sheet System - printable pdf's and ebooks - 28

Get The Keto Cheat Sheet System PDF (Only $37)

Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

SodiumMagnesiumPotassium
Bone broth Boullion cubes Bacon Salted nuts PicklesSeaweed Seeds Nuts Avocado Leafy greensPotassium chloride Avocado Bone broth Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Beef Pork

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

  • Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
  • Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
  • Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
  • Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?

Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:

  1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
  2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
  3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
  4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
  5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
  6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
  7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
  8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
  9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.
Keto Cheat Sheet System - printable pdf's and ebooks - 29

Get The Printable Keto Cheat Sheet System (75 pages, Only $37!)

Keto Buns (Low Carb Hamburger Buns)

Keto buns with burgers and fixings. - 30

Make your own keto buns for burgers, with just 3.3g net carbs! These low carb keto hamburger buns are airy, chewy, nut-free, and dairy-free.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-burger-buns-recipe/

Keto Buns - 31 Keto Buns - 32 Keto Buns - 33 Keto Buns - 34

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp Whole psyllium husks
  • 3/4 cup Warm water
  • 1 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp Sea salt
  • 2 cups Egg whites
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup Coconut oil
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin top pan (or use a lightly greased sheet pan for hand formed rolls).
  2. Mix psyllium and water in small bowl, set aside. It will turn into a thick gel.
  3. Add remaining ingredients into a food processor (or mixing bowl) and pulse (or blend with electric mixer ), until well combined.
  4. Add psyllium gel into the food processor (or mixing bowl) and pulse (or blend with electric mixer), until mixed in.
  5. Divide batter evenly between 12 muffin top molds (or shape into 12 rolls with wet hands). Smooth the tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes , or until edges are brown and a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  7. Let rolls sit in pan for 10-15 minutes . Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely on a rack.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 keto bun

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

  • Why You’ll Love These Keto Buns
  • Ingredients & Substitutions
  • How To Make Keto Buns
  • Tips For The Best Keto Hamburger Buns
  • Storage Instructions
  • What To Serve With Keto Buns
  • More Low Carb Bread Recipes
  • Tools To Make Low Carb Hamburger Buns
  • Keto Buns (Low Carb Hamburger Buns) Recipe card
  • Recipe Reviews

No need to skip the buns on your burger recipe , make keto buns instead! Bunless burgers and lettuce wraps are great, but let’s face, it sometimes you just want an actual bun (that’s sturdier than cloud bread ). These low carb keto hamburger buns are your answer. They’re soft and chewy at the same time — and they’re so easy to make.

A big thank you to Low Carb Yum for sharing this amazing keto burger buns recipe with me! I often use it when I’m grilling .

Why You’ll Love These Keto Buns

Maya in the kitchen. - 35
  • Taste so much like traditional hamburger buns
  • Soft, chewy, airy texture
  • No eggy taste
  • None of the fake ingredients that store-bought buns have
  • Keto friendly, low carb, gluten free, dairy free, and nut free
  • Only 3.3g net carbs per serving
  • Perfect for burgers or sandwiches
Maya's signature. - 36 Keto hamburger buns on a white table. - 37

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for keto hamburger buns, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

  • Whole Psyllium Husks – This is like a gluten substitute. It adds volume, structure, fiber, and moisture, resulting in soft and fluffy buns. You could probably use psyllium husk powder instead, but I haven’t tested it.
  • Warm Water – This helps to “bloom” the psyllium husks to turn them into a gel. The ideal temperature is like a baby’s bath water, not too hot or cold.
  • Coconut Flour – The key to these light and fluffy keto burger buns is Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ! This premium low carb flour creates a soft and spongy texture without any gluten, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. I always keep some on hand for coconut flour bread , coconut flour cookies , and more! It absorbs a lot of moisture, though so you can’t substitute it with anything else in these keto buns. Also, be aware that different brands have different levels of absorbency, so even swapping for a different coconut flour may yield a different result. If you want to use almond flour, try using my keto hot dog buns with fathead dough instead and shape that into hamburger roll shapes.
  • Baking Soda – Gives these low carb hamburger buns their fluffy texture without the need for traditional yeast. Most of my recipes use baking powder for this purpose, but this one needs baking soda.
  • Sea Salt
  • Eggs – You will need both whole eggs and egg whites for this keto recipe . Using fewer yolks prevents the keto buns from tasting eggy. Use room temperature eggs for easier blending and better texture. I haven’t tested egg substitutes to see if they would work, but probably not, since so many eggs are needed.
  • Oil – These keto burger buns need both avocado oil and coconut oil . If you’re out of one of these, you can likely use olive oil instead of avocado oil and butter instead of coconut oil.
  • Sesame Seeds – Although optional, they look great and add a subtle nutty flavor.
Keto buns with coconut flour. - 38

How To Make Keto Buns

This section shows how to make low carb hamburger buns, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

  1. Prep. Preheat your oven. Lightly grease a muffin top pan (not the same as a muffin pan, but very convenient!) or a baking sheet (for hand formed rolls).
  2. Gel the psyllium. Mix psyllium and water in small bowl, and set aside until it turns into a thick gel.
  3. Mix the dough. Add all the remaining wet and dry ingredients (coconut flour, baking soda, sea salt, egg whites, eggs, avocado oil, and coconut oil) to a food processor or electric mixer . Pulse until well combined.
  4. Combine. Add the psyllium gel into the food processor or bowl, and blend until mixed well.
Psyllium gel in a bowl. - 39 Ingredients mixed together in a food processor. - 40
  1. Form the keto buns. Divide the dough among the muffin top pan slots, or use wet hands to form balls and place onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  2. Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Cool. Let the low carb buns cool a bit on the pan first, then finish cooling on a wire rack. They need to cool completel
Dough shaped into rolls on a baking sheet. - 41 Baked keto buns on a sheet pan. - 42 Tips For The Best Keto Hamburger Buns - 43

Tips For The Best Keto Hamburger Buns

  • Add an egg wash if you like. For a darker golden brown color and shiny appearance, whisk an egg and brush over the tops before baking.
  • Be careful not to remove the keto buns from the oven too early. If you do, they may deflate. The toothpick test is fairly reliable, but sometimes makes it seem like they are done before they actually are, so also confirm that the buns are golden brown and don’t feel “wet” inside.
  • Cooling completely is key for the right texture. If you try to eat them while they are still warm, the buns will be gummy inside. Resist the urge and let them cool first. If you want them warm, you can always reheat them on the grill, in the oven, or in the microwave later.

Storage Instructions

  • Store: Keep leftover buns in an airtight container in the pantry for 1-2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Avoid wrapping them in plastic, which can ruin the texture.
  • Freeze: After cooling, arrange the keto burger buns on a parchment paper lined sheet pan and freeze for 1-2 hours, until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Two burgers on keto hamburger buns. - 44

What To Serve With Keto Buns

Once your keto hamburger buns are ready, you need to fill them! Here are a few ideas to get you started — and they are for more than just burgers:

  • Burgers – Of course, the obvious choice! I use these low carb hamburger buns for my juicy burgers (pictured above) or sloppy Joes , but if you want a lighter option, they work with turkey burgers , too.
  • Chicken – Use these keto buns to make cold keto chicken salad sandwiches or try a hot crack chicken sandwich.
  • Pork – For a quick and easy dinner idea, use these low carb buns for pulled pork sandwiches.
  • Sandwiches – You could also replace bread with low carb buns and make a sandwich with your favorite fixings.

More Low Carb Bread Recipes

Keto bread on a cutting board. - 45 Keto bread on a cutting board. - 46

White Keto Bread

Low carb bread made with almond flour, close up. - 47 Low carb bread made with almond flour, close up. - 48

Almond Flour Bread

Keto bagels piled together. - 49 Keto bagels piled together. - 50

Low Carb Bagels

90 second keto bread used to make a sandwich. - 51 90 second keto bread used to make a sandwich. - 52

90 Second Bread

Tools To Make Low Carb Hamburger Buns

  • Food Processor – You can also use an electric mixer for a smooth dough.
  • Muffin Top Pan – This pan makes it easy to make keto buns with less fuss.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

  • 6 tbsp Whole psyllium husks ▢
  • 3/4 cup Warm water ▢
  • 1 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ▢
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda ▢
  • 3/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
  • 2 cups Egg whites ▢
  • 2 large Eggs ▢
  • 1/2 cup Avocado oil ▢
  • 1/4 cup Coconut oil ▢
  • Sesame seeds (optional) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin top pan (or use a lightly greased sheet pan for hand formed rolls).
  2. Mix psyllium and water in small bowl, set aside. It will turn into a thick gel.
  3. Add remaining ingredients into a food processor (or mixing bowl) and pulse (or blend with electric mixer ), until well combined.
  4. Add psyllium gel into the food processor (or mixing bowl) and pulse (or blend with electric mixer), until mixed in.
  5. Divide batter evenly between 12 muffin top molds (or shape into 12 rolls with wet hands). Smooth the tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes , or until edges are brown and a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  7. Let rolls sit in pan for 10-15 minutes . Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely on a rack.

Did You Like It?

Leave a rating to help other readers (this also helps me continue to provide free recipes on my site), or get the recipe sent to your inbox.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 keto bun

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Add Your NotesYour Notes

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Keto Buns

Keto buns recipe pin. - 53