Healthy Flourless Buns
These buns are the perfect alternative to bread or other bakery products — healthier and lower in calories. Prepare the ingredients in advance, and in just 30 minutes, you’ll have fluffy, tasty, and guilt-free buns.
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- Red lentils (dry) 200 g
Psyllium 20 g- Water 60 ml
- Olive oil 1.5 tbsp
- Baking soda ½ tsp
- Lemon juice / Apple vinegar ½ tbsp
- Salt ½ tsp
- Mix of raw seeds/nuts optional
Instructions
- Soak the pre-washed lentils in water for at least two hours, or preferably overnight
- Rinse the soaked lentils and transfer them to a vitamix blender or an immersion blender bowl. Add the remaining ingredients — psyllium, water, oil, baking soda, juice or vinegar, and salt—and blend until smooth
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease your hands with oil, form round buns, and dip the tops into the seed mix. Place them directly onto the prepared baking sheet
- Bake the buns in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for approximately 25 minutes. Let them cool for a few minutes, then serve immediately with your favorite toppings, whether sweet or savory
Notes
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Please remember to soak the lentils for a few hours to make the cooking process much easier.
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You can use an ice cream scoop to form buns of equal size.
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Feel free to add seeds or nuts to the dough for extra flavor, though this will also increase the calorie content.
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These buns taste amazing with butter or cheese and are equally delightful with honey or jam.
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Even on the 2nd or 3rd day, they stay soft and delicious—though they’re so tasty, it’s unlikely they’ll last that long!
