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Keto Two Minute Burger Bun

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Keto Two Minute Burger Bun ready to eat

The Keto Two Minute Burger Bun is a simple, quick and easy, low carb replacement for regular buns.

This Keto bread is also pretty delicious and it will hold up to your juicy burger.

The best part is that it only takes two minutes! Two minutes! It will take you longer to read this recipe!

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  • 🥘 Ingredients:
  • 👨🏽‍🍳 How to make the bun:
  • 📋 Tips and FAQ's:
  • 🥣 Which bowl should you use?
  • 📖 Recipe
  • Comments

🥘 Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons Almond Flour

You could sub in coconut flour if you need to but only use 1 tbsp.

  • ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons oil
  • 1 Egg

👨🏽‍🍳 How to make the bun:

  • In a small cereal bowl, thoroughly mix the baking powder and almond flour ensuring that there are no clumps.

See the photos further down below in the post for the bowls that we use to get the nice bun shape. This goes a long way in making your bun feel like "real" bread.

  • Add the oil and egg.
  • Beat it like you’re making an omelet.

Use a fork to make sure you get all of the clumps out and whip it with the fork to get maximum fluff out of your bread.

  • Microwave on high for 90 seconds.
  • At the end of 90 seconds you will have a bun in the shape of the bottom of the bowl.

The bun will slightly pull away from the sides of the bowl when it's done.

Once you remove the bun from the bowl, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. You don't have to wait if you don't want to. But you'll get a better result.

Slice through the midsection with a bread knife so that you have a top and bottom.

📋 Tips and FAQ's:

  • If you like seeds on your bun sprinkle some in the bottom of the bowl before adding batter.

Or, brush the top with olive oil and butter then sprinkle them on before toasting in the toaster oven

  • You can use this low carb bun for any kind of sandwich you want but it will definitely stand up to your juiciest burger IF...you let it cool before you slice it.

It is very soft when it is still warm.

  • It'll hold up even better if you toast it before you start adding a bunch of wet ingredients like the burger, mayonnaise and tomatoes, etc.

My favorite way to toast this bun is in a cast iron pan with butter.

  • Burgers are always an easy Keto Meal but you can't live on burgers alone...

Here's a few recipes that go great with burgers:

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Shake
  • Zucchini Fries
  • Tabouli Salad
  • Bacon & Broccoli Salad
  • Keto KFC Copycat Coleslaw
  • Strawberry Milkshake

🥣 Which bowl should you use?

This Burger Bun Recipe is fairly simple but I have been getting some comments about the shape of the bun so I decided to post what we use to make them...

We use these three bowls just depending on what shape we would like (and what is clean lol).

On the left is a deep cereal bowl, in the middle is a soup mug and on the left is a large ramekin.

For burgers, the cereal bowl works well because it is a little wider and can accommodate a reasonable sized burger. The bowls with a smaller circumference will result in a "thicker" bun with a smaller circumference.

 Keto two minute burger bun bowls

I made the sandwich in the photo below in the cereal bowl on the left...

I didn't toast it or add seeds to this one or even try to make it pretty for the photo...it was just a quickie meal.

This Low Carb Burger Bun recipe never disappoints. I made three buns in in about ten minutes total including prep time.

Egg Sandwich made with the Keto Two Minute Burger Bun

If you need a little help making the best damn patty in the world learn from the expert right here...

That's it for the Keto Two Minute Burger Buns!

I would love to hear from you in the comment section if you have any awesome additions or questions.

Cheers everyone!

Thom

📖 Recipe

Famously Easy Keto Two Minute Burger Bun

Keto Two Minute Burger Bun Recipe

Thom Collins
When I first started the Keto Diet I really missed bread… This is a simple, quick and easy, low carb replacement for a burger bun. This Keto bread is also pretty damn delicious. The best part is that it only takes two minutes! Two minutes! It will take you longer to read this recipe!
4.37 from 443 votes
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Prep Time 1 min
Cook Time 1 min
Total Time 2 mins
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Bun
Calories 379 kcal

Equipment

Microwave safe
Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon Almond Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Egg
  • pinch of salt *optional but it's good
  • pinch of nutritional yeast flakes * optional but gives it a great flavor

Instructions
 

  • In a small cereal bowl, thoroughly mix the baking powder and almond flour ensuring that there are no clumps.
    See the post for the bowls that we use to get the nice bun shape. This goes a long way in making your bun feel like "real" bread.
  • Add the oil and egg and beat it like you are making an omelet.
    Microwave on high for 90 seconds.
  • At the end of 90 seconds you will have a bun in the shape of the bottom of the bowl.
    Slice through the midsection with a bread knife so that you have a top and bottom.

Notes

3 Net Carbs Each
Note: I usually toast these before making my burger or sandwich.
When calculating the carbohydrates for the Keto Diet subtract the fiber from the carbohydrates to get the NET CARBS. Fiber does not create an insulin response and should not be counted in your allotted daily macros.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1BunCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 35gSodium: 64mgFiber: 2gNet Carbs: 3gFat Ratio per Serving: 83.11%Protein Ratio per Serving: 9.5%Carb Ratio per Serving: 3.17%
Keyword Almond Flour, Keto Bread
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About Thom

Dr. Thom Collins BS, JD, CKN Certified Ketogenic Nutritionist. Author of No Nonsense Guide to the Keto Diet and many other articles on weight loss, Intermittent Fasting, health & fitness.

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Comments

  1. Dianna

    March 26, 2022 at 5:49 pm

    I love this recipe and decided to experiment with it. I quadrupled the recipe, put it in a bigger microwaveable bowl, cooked it for 4 minutes and 30 seconds. Then I cut it into crouton sizes, crisped it up in the oven for about 10 minutes at 400 degree F and then used them to make a keto stuffing, it worked perfectly! I realized if I seasoned them before I put them in the oven they would make just really good croutons for a salad. Thank you for creating a quick, simple bread like substitute that could be used in so many ways.

  2. Betty

    December 24, 2021 at 9:05 am

    I can't stop thinking about this bun. I make one almost everyday and I don't think I could have lost the weight without you guys. Thank you

  3. Avis

    November 04, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    I am obsessed with this bun. I use it for everything and have been experimenting a lot. Thanks for sharing your talent.

  4. Heather

    July 12, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Just made a bun this evening to go with my veggie burger, it turned out great love the taste of it. So nice to be about to have a bunch with my burgers finally without having to worry about a bunch of carbs. Thank you so much for this recipe.

  5. Kimberly

    May 13, 2021 at 10:47 am

    Made one this morning as I just wanted something to put my scrambled egg on! Followed the recipe exact and it was so good! It puffed up nicely and then toasted great, and held up to my egg! Thank you!

  6. Lisa

    January 05, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Made the hamburger buns tonight. They we so good. Definitely will be making again. So easy!!!

  7. Jackie

    December 26, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    This is the best recipe I have ever found for Keto! Thank you! I was so sick of eating my burgers naked.

  8. Brenna

    December 20, 2020 at 11:00 am

    Hi Tina!!!! Thanks for commenting. I agree with your sentiment about just making it into a salad without a bun lol. Merry Christmas!!!

  9. Tina

    December 19, 2020 at 6:50 am

    This bun has made my month! I added the pinch of nutritional yeast suggested and its delicious. I am so happy to stop eating my burgers with "lettuce leaves" as the bun. What a stupid suggestion...might as well cut it up and make your burger into a salad if you're going to do that. Thanks again! You guys are all right.

  10. Brant

    October 23, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    I was super impressed with this. I substituted 1 Tbsp of Flax meal and it had a darker color and a little more of a "bread" bite to it. Sooo glad I found this recipe! I'm thinking about trying this out for a pizza crust.

  11. Kat

    October 13, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    Oh my goodness. I am so happy. Super quick to make (faster than chaffles) and then followed the toasted option, added my veggie burger with all the fixin's and...voila...dinner! Will make again and again and again.

  12. Anaanya

    August 05, 2020 at 10:09 am

    This was so good!! Tasted just like a regular burger bun. And looked so good - wish I could add the picture. Love this recipe.

  13. Brenna

    June 25, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Sharon...I feel you. We are all skeptical if it seems too good to be true. This recipe has been a solid hit at our house for a couple of years so I really can truly recommend it to our new Keto Friends.

  14. Sharon

    June 24, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    New to keto and I was skeptical of this because it’s so easy. But it’s really good! I put some of Trader Joe’s everything bagel seasoning at the bottom of the bowl, and also toasted the bun before eating. It created a great seeded, crunch. I’ll definitely make this again!!

  15. Kelly

    March 06, 2020 at 9:18 pm

    Thank you! I have been craving bread and this is perfect for sandwiches.

  16. Jim Lamb

    February 29, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    I made these for our hamburgers and they did really well.

  17. Crystal Rose

    February 01, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    I made this tonight and used 1 T. of coconut flour instead of 3 T. almond. It worked great and made my burger taste much more like what I was hoping for. Thanks for the recipe!

  18. Brenna

    January 07, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    Hi Lee! These do not work in the oven. Try these or these rolls if you would like to make burger buns in the oven. Cheers!

  19. Lee

    January 05, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    I don’t use a microwave. Can you tell me the baking time and what temp this recipe would be in an oven?
    Thanks, Lee

  20. kevin

    November 08, 2019 at 8:24 am

    easy and taste great

  21. Donna

    October 06, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    Turned out perfect, I might add a pinch of salt.

  22. Brenna

    September 28, 2019 at 8:46 am

    Thanks Phillip! Awesome idea!

  23. Philip Zammiy

    September 28, 2019 at 8:10 am

    Greeting from Malta (EU)
    thank you for this super Recipe.... really works... I like to share something... it also works very good with just egg whites and will not have any Eggy taste to it.

    once again, thanks and regards

    Philip

  24. Antoinette

    September 26, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    This was delicious! I don't own a microwave, so I used a toaster oven, on convection mode set at 350 F. Cooked for 15 minutes, and it came out perfectly. I did add 1t chia seeds and 1t nutritional yeast to the dry ingredients, so I don't know if that made a lot of difference, but we all loved them!

  25. Brenna

    September 16, 2019 at 6:56 am

    Hey Lea,

    You can toast the bun or eat it as is. This is a simple and quick recipe. If you like buns than you should also take a look at these sandwich rolls and the burger buns for six too. Cheers to you and your good health!

  26. Lea

    September 15, 2019 at 7:39 pm

    Question for your two minute buns. The picture that appears associated with this recipe shows a lovely brown top on the bun. How can they have a brown top like that it made in the microwave? Just curious I can’t wait to try them but I don’t want to be disappointed.

  27. Brenna

    September 12, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    Hey Susan...yep, much higher in calories than a slice of Wonder-bread but only three carbs ( instead of the 15 per slice that the regular bread sports). I suppose we all have to choose how we "spend" our calories and carbs because BOTH matter. Thanks for bringing up the calorie thing! I have been seeing a lot of misleading info about that lately and they are important no matter what diet you follow. Keto is not a free for all nor is it "the bacon and cheese" diet. Cheers!

  28. Susan

    September 10, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    Holy sh*t this is insanely high calorie

  29. Gena

    September 10, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    Hi! This recipe is a such a nice treat! I just made some and added some cheddar cheese! Yummy!!!

  30. Kamie Ford

    September 08, 2019 at 11:22 pm

    Never in a million years would I have thought my husband would like a microwave bread recipe! I added salt and pepper and it was so easy and delicious and didn't stick to the bowl! My new go to keto bread!

  31. Brenna

    September 05, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    Montanae,
    Awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and I am so happy that you like these. They are a go to around here for sure. Cheers to your good health!

  32. Brenna

    September 05, 2019 at 9:56 am

    Hey Laura,

    I am not sure about an egg substitute. The Keto Diet uses a lot of eggs and I have not tried any substitutions. If you have an allergy and try it please let us know what happens. Cheers!

  33. Laura

    September 05, 2019 at 8:33 am

    Would any kind of egg substitute work in this recipe? If so, what would you suggest? Thank you!

  34. Montanae

    September 03, 2019 at 1:47 am

    I was so genuinely surprised by how these tuerned out! I was quite sceptical because of the egg and the microwaving (mostly due to my inexperience in such cooking) but they turned out wonderfully! Such a good alternative for someone like me who is Gluten intolerant but loves bread! I can’t wait to use this recipe for more than just burgers, darn right I’m going to use this quick easy and tasty recipe for all my bread needs!

  35. Anthony Moulesong

    August 19, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    This was pretty neat. Since giving up carbs, I'd been eating burgers bunless. This is a quick way to whip up a bun whenever I need one instead of making a bunch at a time. I added an extra 30 seconds to the cooking time because it seemed a little too moist, and it turned out great. Thanks for taking the time to share this recipe!

  36. Brenna

    August 18, 2019 at 11:40 pm

    Hey Andy!
    That sounds delicious! We also have a shortcake recipe if you want to give it a whirl sometime! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

  37. Andy

    August 18, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    Great, easy recipe. We used it for burger buns yesterday and the results were very satisfying. We added 2 tbls of cheese as one commenter suggested. We're going to try the recipe using 1/4 the amount by volume of coconut flour to make a low-carb strawberry shortcake -- may add some vanilla extract and orange zest to the batter. We'll see how it goes!

    Thanks for sharing this.

  38. Brenna

    August 13, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    Hi Emily!
    The recipe the way it is could not work with coconut flour because of the way the two flours absorb moisture. I haven't tried it but you could start experimenting with 1/3 of the amount of coconut flour and go from there. Cheers Brenna

  39. Emily

    August 12, 2019 at 11:05 pm

    Would this work with coconut flour?

  40. Brenna

    August 11, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Hey Doug!
    I love the experimentation! Keto On!

  41. Doug

    August 11, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    I have been doing these for a few months and they are priceless (as I LOVE hamburgers). 2 tweeks I have made that make these even better for me:
    1-2 Tbsp of finely grated mozzarella - really improves the strength of the bun to resist crumbles (and I like cheese a lot too)
    1 tsp granulated garlic, because garlic!

  42. Brenna

    July 16, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    I think that it could work ( I have never tried) but if you are going to make buns ahead of time and freeze them the best burger buns or sandwich rolls would be a better choice. You will spend a lot more time making these one at a time in the microwave than just making a batch of the others in the oven. Cheers! Brenna

  43. Brenna

    July 16, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    Hey LaVonne,

    I think that it could work ( I have never tried) but if you are going to make buns ahead of time and freeze them the best burger buns or sandwich rolls would be a better choice. You will spend a lot more time making these one at a time in the microwave than just making a batch in the oven. Cheers! Brenna

  44. LaVonne

    July 15, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    Can these buns be made up in advance and frozen for future use.

  45. Heather

    July 15, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    Question: Do these buns freeze well? I use this bun recipe for toast (just cooked in square, food container) and for my breakfast egg, bacon and cheese sandwich. It would be convenient on busy days to grab the frozen bread and pop in the toaster.

  46. Denise Barnett

    July 07, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    We used these yesterday and then grilled them on our outdoor griddle and they were amazing! Everyone loved them as our guests are also in the Keto lifestyle!

  47. Heather

    July 06, 2019 at 10:52 pm

    Tried the buns tonite and was pleasantly surprised. Tasty and didn’t fall apart when used as a hamburger bun. We toasted it on the grill for a nice crisp. It will be our new go to for burgers and sandwiches. Thanks

  48. Barb

    June 25, 2019 at 3:26 pm

    Came out pretty good just wish I’d remembered to put flaxseed in. Gives it more texture. It DOES work in a toaster too!! Forgot the sesame seed too love those on buns or bread!

  49. Brenna

    June 18, 2019 at 4:51 am

    I am so glad you liked it Mrs. Gelb!

    There was no reason for the omission of salt other than we liked it with just the baking powder. Feel free to add as much as you like. This one is versatile and can handle any seasonings that you want. Cheers!

  50. Mary

    June 16, 2019 at 5:41 pm

    Pretty yummy

  51. Mrs Gelb

    June 16, 2019 at 9:29 am

    Thank you very much this recipe worked a charm- very bread-like the texture is lovely and SO quick to make! I added a pinch of salt- is there a reason it wasn’t in the ingredients? Thanks!

  52. Brenna

    June 06, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    Hey Kim!

    Nope. They can't be made in the oven. You'll end up with a hockey puck. Try these oven baked burger buns or these rolls. Both are fantastic!
    Cheers,
    Brenna

  53. Kim

    June 06, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    What about baking in oven? We don’t own a microwave

  54. Brenna

    May 27, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Hi Hankg!

    I am wondering if you skipped mixing the dry ingredients together first? If the baking powder is not mixed in evenly this can happen. I know it's easier to just dump it all into the bowl together ( and I have been guilty of this too). But you wont get an even result if you do it this way.

    Cheers,
    Brenna

  55. Hankg

    May 26, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    The bottom had 2 huge bubble shapes, not flat at all.

  56. Brenna

    May 23, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    Hey Drew!

    Awesome! I love it! Sounds like a tasty burger! Have you checked out the sandwich rolls? They are pretty dang delicious.
    Cheers!
    Brenna

  57. Drew

    May 22, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    This turned out great! I threw in 1 tbsp of nutritional yeast and a pinch of salt for flavor/B vitamin spectrum, threw it in the toaster after cooling and slicing until lightly browned and it held together like a champ! Very springy, definitely like a bread, and the nutritional yeast gave it a yellow tint (as some hamburger buns have) and a 'cheesy' flavor, which turned out awesome with the burger I put on it.

  58. Brenna

    May 09, 2019 at 12:40 pm

    Hi Amy. No, the oven wont work for this one. Try these...

  59. Brenna

    May 09, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    Hey Bob!

    If you don't have a microwave than you can check out the oven baked buns or sandwich rolls. They are both fantastic Keto Bread options.

  60. AmyWong

    May 07, 2019 at 3:33 am

    Can I use Oven to bake for this recipe.

  61. Bob

    May 06, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    Please NO microwave..... !!!

  62. Brenna

    May 04, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    Hey there!
    I am so glad you liked it! If you ever want to make more than one bun at a time both the "best burger buns" and the "sandwich rolls" work great for burgers. Thanks for commenting and your sloppy joes and onion rings sound fantastic!

  63. South Aussie

    May 03, 2019 at 11:31 pm

    Wow! I gave been struggling to find anything close to a hamburger bun with lo carbs. made lo carb sloppy joe sauce today and wanted a bun to have with it.Ran across this recipe and as it was close to lunch time did a trial run! OMG it was fabulous. I made one in a large soup mug. It easily made a bun you can slice which I did then put the two pieces into the toaster on "bagel" setting. It was a super hit! can now throw away the recipes that make hockey pucks. So tonight's dinner, lo carb onion rings, sloppy joes and your recipe for the bun! My husband is thrilled as am I. Thanks!!!

  64. Brenna

    April 29, 2019 at 11:35 pm

    Hey CJ,

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. The beauty of this bread is that altitude won't affect it whether you are at sea level or up here in the clouds.(Cookies are still a struggle at altitude sometimes lol). Also, check out the oven baked burger buns. They won't fall flat on you and they are freaking fantastic.
    Cheers My Fellow Colorado Keto Friend!

  65. CJ

    April 29, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    This was amazing. I've tried a couple of these types of breads before but this is the first one that really worked for me. I don't know if it's because you developed it here in the "mile high" or what, but I was despairing of finding a decent high altitude keto bread recipe. Thank you so much. I also can't wait to try your almond cracker recipe

  66. Brenna

    April 29, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    Yum! That sounds fantastic. I can't wait to have fresh veggies from the garden. Our winters are very long here and we are expecting 15"-25" inches of snow today! As for the bowls...I have been getting a lot of comments about this lately so I am going to post some photos of what we use to make these "bun" shape. Also, the oven baked buns are my favorite...they are worth the little bit of extra time.
    Cheers,
    Brenna

  67. Brenna

    April 29, 2019 at 3:47 pm

    Hi Karen...you could try cooking the tomatoes down into a paste and then following the recipe.
    I have never done this but I think it will work. I found a couple of methods here.
    It looks like a process but if you are into canning you could make your own for later.
    Or, suagr free ketchup has become available since we originally posted the recipe. You could check that out here. It's pricey though.
    Cheers!
    Brenna

  68. Brenna

    April 29, 2019 at 2:09 am

    Hey Bill!

    Thanks! There was a glitch in our recipe card widget for a minute but we fixed it thanks to you. I went through each ingredient on the USDA Food Composition base and to make sure and came up with this...
    3 tablespoons Almond Flour-127
    .5 teaspoons Baking Powder-1.93
    1.5 tablespoons oil I like to use this olive oil -180
    1 large egg-70
    Total : 378.93
    Thanks so much for the comment. I appreciate it.
    Cheers and Keto On!

  69. Bill

    April 28, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    Uh, sounds great but your calories are way off

    1 1/2 tbsp oil - 180 kcal
    1 egg - 75 kcal
    3 tbsp almond flour 160 kcal

    for a total of approx. 415 kcal.

    Did you maybe forget to add the calories for the almond flour?

  70. karen

    April 28, 2019 at 7:12 pm

    Re: the ketchup recipe
    it is difficult and very expensive to find tomato paste here. but I can get tons of tomatoes, cheap, any thoughts on using whole tomatoes- how many, cooking them up first???????

    AND the type for my comments is so feint and tiny even my glasses cant catch all my typing mistakes.

  71. karen

    April 28, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    first, this bread is really delicious.
    Second, I guess i used too big a bowl. it came out too flat an soft to slice, BUT, I pilled on my fresh from the garden romaine with eggs salad made in my kitchen with wonderful all natural ingredients and the whole thing was fab. will be trying out the oven baked buns as well.
    thanks so much

  72. Brenna

    April 25, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    Thanks Richard!
    I love that you got creative with the recipe! Thanks so much for commenting & Keto on!
    Brenna

  73. RICHARD HAWKINS

    April 25, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    This bun is fantastic. The recipe as written creates a perfect bun that really satisfies my need for bread.
    My first time - as written - perfect bun for a ham sandwich.
    Second time - doubled it and cooked in a larger bowl for 2 minutes. - still perfect - for a bratwurst sandwich.
    Third time (moments ago) - small bowl again, added 1/2 tsp vermont cheese powder, a pinch of salt and reduced the olive oil - served with a poached egg and sausage gravy.
    What a great, versatile recipe. It really is a perfect addition to my keto menu.
    I haven't toasted it yet. It doesn't last long enough to try that.

  74. Brenna

    April 24, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    Hi Kristyn!

    Three years is amazing! I love hearing about people making this lifestyle a part of their long term plan for health. And, wow! It sounds like a whole new recipe but I am glad it turned out so well. Experimentation is key!
    Cheers!
    Brenna

  75. Kristyn

    April 24, 2019 at 5:49 am

    It's been almost 3yrs since I .began the ketogenic lifestyle. Being ketogenic is part of my seizures control along with prescription medication. This recipe is a good one. I did experiment and made a few changes (psyllium husk, yeast, salt, stevia, cider vinager, and cream. I chose coconut oil over the olive due to the medium chain triglycerides and used a mixed nut blend of flour). It changes the nutrition values and added a bit more time for prep but it was worth it.. it came out as close to bread as I've had in a long time. I toasted it and had a real hamburger on a bun! I can't waitto have it as toast to eat with my sunny side eggs, yum. I'm looking forward to trying the pizza bites recipe next.

  76. Brenna

    April 21, 2019 at 5:17 am

    Welcome!
    Thanks for stopping in and saying hi! Four years is amazing! Good for you and thanks for proving that Keto can be sustainable. That is the number one "discussion" I always have with a doctor friend of mine. Great job!
    Cheers,
    Brenna

  77. mogirl

    April 20, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    I'm so glad I stumbled on to this website. My husband and I have been keto for almost 4 years. It's the only way to go for us. I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and y'all's look great. Thanks for taking the time to experiment and post your recipes.

  78. Brenna

    April 20, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    Hey Marcia!
    I understand. But, this recipe will turn into a hockey puck in the oven. Try these burger buns that were developed for the oven. The prep time is only a few minutes more and they are fantastic!
    Cheers!
    Brenna

  79. Marcia

    April 20, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    I would like to try this, but we don't do microwaves. They only kill the nutrition in your food and all you have is calories. I suppose I could do it in the oven, but of course it would take longer.

  80. Thom Collins

    April 18, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    April,
    I think it will work & I don't think using vegetable once will kill you, but would not recommend using vegetable oil for lots of reasons.
    The main reason is that vegetable oil is produced by using high heat and unnatural solvents.
    You can see all about healthy fats by clicking here.

  81. April

    April 17, 2019 at 2:14 am

    Can you use vegetable oil if you don’t have olive oil

  82. Brenna

    April 16, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    Hi Megan!

    The carb count is for the whole bun. Good question!

  83. Brenna

    April 16, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    Hey Diane!

    I feel your pain. Thoms weight just fell off (initially) too. I believe it's a guy thing. But, just keep going and you will see a difference. Don't push yourself too much in the exercise department until you are comfortable. Do track your macros/calories and try to stay off the scale except for a once a week weigh in. You will feel it when you start losing the weight and see it in how your clothes fit...numbers in the beginning can be so daunting. Try not to compare yourself to anyone else's progress. We're all different and you can do it. If you need help with your nutritional needs check out our free macros calculator. If you need additional help please reach out to Thom via email @ thom@ketonoggin.com or join our Facebook group for community support. Cheers! Brenna

  84. Brenna

    April 14, 2019 at 2:05 am

    Hey Jody,

    Yes, but you need to use a deep (bun shaped) bowl because it will turn out just like whatever shape bowl you use. We toast ours and add seeds to make it more like a regular bun. It might take a couple of tries to get your groove. Also, it will never be like the cheap, squishy (delicious) buns you bought pre-low-carb-lifestyle so remember that too. I actually prefer these oven baked buns to the microwave style. They don't take much prep time but you do need to wait for them to bake....check them out!

  85. Cindy

    April 13, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    Sooo good. Important thing is to let sit for a bit to cool down after microwave. I was way skeptical, as I have tried other recipes before, but this is a hit! Or toaster broke but now I am getting one. This is really good. Thx!

  86. jody gayhart

    April 11, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    Is the picture shown the actual bun made in the microwave? I want to try it but not if it really doesn't approximate a bun.

  87. Kathryn Deiters

    April 07, 2019 at 7:31 pm

    I've never rated before, but this recipe is genius. It's so quick and easy and cheap to make. You don't need a zillion ingredients either. You can make just 1 hamburger bun if that's all you need. Oh my. And it tastes great!

  88. Diane taber

    April 07, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    Hi I’m really trying to lose weight and also is my husband to he seems to be losing more weight than me but I’ve also lost a little weight but it’s better than nothing I suppose. But just wish it was just falling off me but I suppose everyone is different and then I suppose everyone’s body is different but 6lbs is good I suppose.but as I go along I might drop more but at the moment I’m seeing my whole weight that I have to lose as I’m quite heavy really and I’m trying to exercise to but finding it’s a little difficult at times to do some exercises that I’m trying to do.but I’ll have to try and stick with the exercises that I’ve been trying to do and see how I get on with it thank you bye.

  89. Megan

    March 31, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    This looks amazing! Just to clarify, is the carb count for each bun (top and bottom) once sliced? Or is the carb count for the whole thing. Thanks in advance!

  90. Brenna

    March 27, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    Hey Nancy!

    I think they will store well in the fridge for a couple of days as long as you keep as much air out of the bag as possible to keep them from drying out.

    Thanks for reading!

  91. Brenna

    March 27, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    Hey Cindy!

    This bread has saved me from more than one bread binge! I am so glad you like it!

    Cheers,
    Brenna

  92. Nancy

    March 27, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    Can these be made and then stored in the refrigerator? I'm going to the cottage this weekend and would like to have it ready to take with me instead of making up there! Thanks!

  93. Brenna

    March 25, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    Hey Amanda!
    Good gravy! Thanks for catching this. You are right, of course. I need to edit more carefully. Sheesh. I appreciate it and hope you like the bun.

    Cheers,
    Brenna

  94. Amanda Reed

    March 25, 2019 at 9:37 pm

    You need to change the wording at the end of this... You do not subtract carbs from fiber... You subtract fiber from carbs.

    Example.. Is a recipe has 10 carbs and 3 fiber... There will be 7 net carbs.

    I do plan to try this recipe.

  95. Cindy Emmerson

    March 23, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    Just finishing a bun in a ham sandwich. Added a bit of seasoning - thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Yum - thanks so much!! I have been doing without or eating 1 slice of bread. This really expands my options- so appreciated 🙂

  96. Jodi Ferro

    March 20, 2019 at 6:52 pm

    I can't wait to eat it. I made in in a small square pyrex casserole dish. Can get two bread slices out of it. Can't wait to eat toast!!@

  97. Brenna

    March 19, 2019 at 1:43 am

    Hi Elsa,
    So sorry that you had trouble. The bowl you use will determine the shape of your bun. We use a deep narrow bowl to get the shape just right.
    As for the dryness, I am thinking that maybe it got overdone. Some microwaves are more powerful than others. The bun should be slightly pulled away from the bowl but not cooked until hard. Sometimes it takes some experimentation to get used to "baking" in a microwave. Maybe try a little less time if you try it again or try the oven baked burger buns.
    Cheers,
    Brenna

  98. Brenna

    March 19, 2019 at 1:29 am

    Thanks Rita!
    So glad you like it!
    Brenna

  99. Rita

    March 18, 2019 at 11:57 pm

    This Keto Bun is very good, I made it and turned mine into a type of English egg/cheese muffin. Tastes just like an English muffin to me. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

  100. Elsa

    March 17, 2019 at 11:40 pm

    Hi. I followed your recipe and they didn’t look like buns, it needed a pinch of salt, and
    when toasted, the bread was too dry.

  101. Brenna

    March 16, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    Hi Nancy!

    I am so glad you like it. It' is a lifesaver when the need for a sandwich strikes.It saves my macros all the time.
    Cheers!

  102. Nancy

    March 16, 2019 at 1:45 am

    I'm in HEAVEN! This is amazing. I have been Keto for a short while and giving up the bread has been a strain on my sanity. This recipe is easy and tasty. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this was and how perfectly the bun turned out. Thank you so much for the recipe!

  103. Brenna

    March 13, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    Hey Mandy!

    I wonder if it got overdone? We also toast ours before using them. I totally understand wanting something other than "eggy" bread on Keto. Try these burger buns.. They are made in the oven and don't take much more prep time than the two minute style. They need to bake for longer but they aren't eggy. They are made with cheese but have a great "chewy bread" texture. You make six at a time and they keep for a couple of days.
    Hope that helps!

  104. Mandy

    March 13, 2019 at 1:39 am

    The taste isn't terrible but it just is too eggy for me and the texture is spongy on the outside but hard in the middle. Mine does not look like the picture.

  105. Brenna

    March 11, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    Hey Rebecca,

    Agreed! My cravings come and go but sometimes I just can't wait an hour to make a whole loaf. Keto on!

    Brenna

  106. Rebecca Nichols

    March 07, 2019 at 3:25 am

    I have fixed it several times. I have tried it in the microwave oven I like the way it turns out when baked in oven better. But you can make grill cheese sandwiches or toast to go with your eggs. It sure taste good when you gone so long without bread.

  107. Thom Collins

    March 06, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    Lise,

    I have never tried that, but I am sure it would probably work fine if you kept it in the fridge over night. How I would suggest if you wanted to be quick in the morning is to put all the dry ingredients in the mug, and then mix in the oil and egg in the morning and nuke. Then you could have a fresh bun in the time it would take to make toast.
    We also have an English Muffin Egg Sandwich recipe. You should try - it's awesome.
    Cheers and Keto On,
    Thom

  108. Thom Collins

    March 06, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    Rosemarie,
    I usually use olive oil, but you can use coconut oil or even butter, but you will have to melt it to get is to mix right.
    Cheers and Keto on,
    Thom

  109. Rosemarie

    March 06, 2019 at 1:24 am

    Can you use coconut oil for the oil? If not, what kind of oil did you use? TIA

  110. Lise

    March 05, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    Made these buns for hamburgers for supper tonight. They were a hit!!! Just wondering how to store them if I want to make them one night to use in the morning as English muffins. Thanks!

  111. Brenna

    February 25, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    Hi Ann,

    That is strange and I haven't had it happen to me but I wonder if there were just a couple of air bubbles in the batter?
    That's the only thing I can think of???

  112. Ann

    February 24, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    I love this recipe. I did have a problem......
    the inside had two big holes in the middle. I followed the recipe exactly. Do you have any idea what might have happened?

  113. Brenna

    February 24, 2019 at 2:58 pm

    Hey Amy!
    I completely understand. This recipe won't work in the oven. It will turn into a crunchy, dense hockey puck. But, these Burger Buns can be made in the oven and keep pretty well for a couple of days. The prep time is not much longer either.
    Cheers!
    Brenna

  114. Vafa

    February 24, 2019 at 7:31 am

    It was great.
    I made it like the recepie and after microwave just toastet it.

  115. AMY

    February 23, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    Would like to see a "bake at" option, I'm not big on microwave. Thanks

  116. Brenna

    February 18, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    Hi Sandie!

    The microwave wont brown them unless you burn them. They can be eaten straight out of the microwave but if you want it browned, slice and pop it in the toaster or toaster oven. The shape of the bowl is important too. I use a deep cereal bowl to get the bun shape going on (if that part is important to you). Thanks for checking in.

    Cheers,
    Brenna

  117. Sandie

    February 18, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    A question, my burger bun turned out looking more like sponge cake. What did I do wrong? I really want to be
    able to make these.

  118. Brenna

    February 17, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    Hey Jackie!
    I am glad they worked out for you. It's one of our very favorites for sure. So easy!
    I am sure your husband will get on board eventually. Especially if you keep experimenting.
    It actually took me a while to believe that we could recreate "bread" recipes that would do the trick.
    If you like sandwiches for breakfast you should check out the Egg McMuffin post. Pretty dang good and super easy too!
    Thanks so much for sharing and Keto On!
    Brenna

  119. Jackie Montroy

    February 13, 2019 at 2:52 am

    First - super easy recipe. We are just trying to cut down on carbs and eat healthier. I could not believe how easy this recipe was and how "bun like" it was actually going to be. I can literally make a bun in less than 2 minutes. We had burgers tonight and used this recipe. Fantastic. I'm trying to get my husband on board with our new eating habits and he was impressed with my new recipe 🙂 I made extra to use for breakfast as a muffin with eggs, sausage and cheese. I am not missing my bread with this at all. Great recipe.

  120. Brenna

    February 09, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    Hi Linda!
    This particular recipe won't work in the oven. It will dry out and result in a nice little hockey puck. But if you are looking for an oven version try these Burger Buns. They are excellent and keep for a couple of days in the fridge.

  121. Brenna

    February 09, 2019 at 4:19 pm

    Hi Cindy!
    I am not sure how well these keep in the fridge. I would try these burger buns instead if you want to keep some around.They are made in the oven and only take about five minutes of prep. They can be stored in a Ziploc in the fridge for a couple of days.

    Cheers,
    Brenna

  122. Brenna

    February 09, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    Hey Debra!
    The browning comes from the toaster. You can eat this bun straight out of the microwave or brown it in the toaster so that it will stand up to your juiciest burger. Thanks for commenting!
    Cheers,
    Brenna

  123. Linda

    February 08, 2019 at 5:28 am

    Thank you, Brenna, for this recipe. My daughter is on Keto, and i am excited to surprise her with some bread she can enjoy without guilt. I am not a fan of the microwave. Would this work in the oven? If so, what temp and how long? Thank you again!

  124. Debra

    February 07, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    Just curious what type of microwave you have that browns the bun on top.

  125. Cindy Hoodjer

    February 07, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    I loved it but would like to know if I can make extra and keep in frig? Thank you♥️

  126. Brenna

    February 05, 2019 at 12:17 am

    Thanks Miriam!

  127. Miriam

    February 04, 2019 at 1:58 am

    I wanted something to use to soak up some easy eggs I was making and have been missing bread lately. Thank goodness I had saved the hamburger bun recipe. I make it while the eggs cooked and it was delicious and hit the spot. Thank you so very much for sharing this and the other recipes. It sure makes Keto doable. Miriam

  128. Brenna

    February 01, 2019 at 7:18 am

    Hey Bonnie!
    This recipe will not work in a regular oven. It will get hard and dry as dirt. But, I saw your comment and and developed a new version just for the oven! Check out these burger buns.
    The recipe is developed to make six hamburger buns but you can use the "servings slider" to adjust it for how ever many you would like to make. They are fantastic and hold up very well.
    Cheers,
    Brenna

  129. BONNIE

    January 30, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    I THOUGHT THIS WAS GREAT.HELPS WHEN YOU HAVE A CRAVING FOR BREAD.

  130. Bonnie Giffone

    January 30, 2019 at 10:58 am

    I don't have a microwave. Can this be put in a toaster oven?

  131. Brenna

    January 29, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    Hi Kathy!

    The salt is a great idea. This recipe is super versatile too.It makes a great hamburger bun but can be used for sandwiches and in place of English muffins for breakfast. I made it instead of cheese biscuits in the Biscuits & Gravy recipe and it made the perfect serving size for one. It tasted great too. Thanks for commenting!

  132. Kathy

    January 29, 2019 at 12:30 am

    This bread is really good, the only changes I made was I add just a pinch of salt.
    It’s fast to make and taste good too?

  133. Brenda

    January 28, 2019 at 3:57 am

    My daughter andI started keto in January and we love it. We have tried other diets and have done ok but to us this is a new life style . She is into crossFit and I just joined the YMCA. I have been a diabetic for 15 years with a shadow day. And since I started this lifestyle I haven’t had a shot in two weeks because my sugar is under control .

  134. Thom Collins

    January 26, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    Debbie,
    You can substitute coconut flour for almond flour, but you need to use about 1/4 as much coconut flour because it will absorb much more of the moisture.
    Let us know how that goes for you.
    Cheers,
    Thom

  135. Thom Collins

    January 26, 2019 at 4:09 pm

    Chelo,
    That is an interesting modification. I will have to try that.
    Cheers and Keto on,
    Thom

  136. Debbie

    January 26, 2019 at 2:23 am

    My daughter is alergic to almonds. Can I substitute coconut flour ? I haven't tried the recipie yet.

  137. Chelo

    January 25, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    So good!!!! I added 1/4 teaspoon of swerve granulated sugar substitute and toasted the final product in my toaster. It’s amazing!!
    Thank you
    Chelo

  138. Thom Collins

    January 24, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    Doreen,
    I agree, the 2 minute burger bun is a god send when you want a burger or a sandwich.
    Thanks,
    Thom

  139. Doreen

    January 23, 2019 at 12:46 am

    Super easy to make! Excellent bun substitute that held up well to my beefy burger.

  140. Thom Collins

    January 22, 2019 at 1:04 am

    Lee DePalma,
    I don't want to toot my own horn too much, but I have tried a lot of Keto "bread" recipes and the our Keto Almond Yeast Bread is by far the best. There are also some other really good ones in 10 Best Keto Bread Recipes..

    Keto On,

    Thom

  141. Thom Collins

    January 22, 2019 at 12:56 am

    Maria Zayas, We are very proud of this recipe. It really makes a burger worthy bun in unter 2 minutes. Also check out other breads and crackers here.

    Cheers and Keto On,

    Thom

  142. Lee DePalma

    January 21, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    Tried your Almond flour recipe & was nicely surprised that it really tastes like bread, although mine did not look like a bun in color as yours did in the picture. Sorry, I didn’t take a picture.

  143. Maria zayas

    January 21, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    Awesome, the best i tried so far

  144. Thom Collins

    January 17, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    Danielle, I think you will be pleased. If you want the really bready bread you should also try the Almond Flour Yeast Bread
    Thanks, Thom Collins

  145. Thom Collins

    January 17, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    Chad, You won't be disappointed. This really makes for a delicious burger.
    Let us know how it works for you.
    Thanks,
    Thom

  146. Thom Collins

    January 17, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    Thanks Carol,
    The reason that I started this a blog because I have had such great results with Keto and I want to share it with the world. This is the most satisfying lifestyle, and I am like you, I don't have any problem sticking to it.
    Keto On,
    Thom

  147. Thom Collins

    January 17, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    Myrna,
    Thanks for catching that. There are 371 calories and 3 net carbs. I added that back into the post.
    Cheers & Happy Keto-ing.

  148. Thom Collins

    January 17, 2019 at 2:58 pm

    Thanks Susie, I love Ketchup too. It makes me feel like a kid again
    Cheers,
    Thom

  149. Danielle C

    January 17, 2019 at 4:01 am

    I also miss bread and buns!! I’m excited to try this recipe out- it looks easy, and also very adaptable. Thanks!!

  150. Chad

    January 16, 2019 at 2:12 am

    Love this! Can’t wait to try it!

  151. CAROL JOHNSON

    January 15, 2019 at 3:14 pm

    I think the keto diet is the only way to go these days.
    My husband and I both like the foods in the lists and find it easy to implement.
    Your Blog has great ideas especially the hamburger bun recipe and the ketchup recipe.
    Keep up the good Blogging!

  152. Myrna

    January 15, 2019 at 4:10 am

    Hi Brenna, I just tried the bun, and its pretty good for being low carb! It kind of reminded me of unsweetened cornbread. I just ate it with butter....didn’t even wait for the burger. What’s the carb and calorie count on this? Thanks!

  153. Susie

    January 15, 2019 at 2:33 am

    THANK YOU FOR THE KETCHUP RECIPE!!!! I AM A KETCHUP LOVER---I used to PUT KETCHUP ON EVERYTHING,then started measuring it by the drops. NOW I CAN HAVE IT AGAIN! AND YOUR KETO BURGERS! YIPPEEEEEE! ?

  154. Brenna

    December 15, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    Nice catch Kelly! I guess this part didn't transfer from the old page...I combined them for convenience but left out an important instruction. Sorry, and thanks so much for commenting!

  155. Kelly

    December 14, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Your ketchup recipe mentions cooking it up in a saucepan so as not to burn but your recipe doesn't mention the part of cooking on the stove. Did I miss something?

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