High Protein Cottage Cheese Burger Buns - the best healthy burger bun recipe. These buns are super simple to make and each bun has 14 grams of protein! Pair this with a burger patty and a little cheese and you can have a ~500 calorie meal with over 40 grams of protein. These buns also double as delicious dinner rolls.
I love cottage cheese. For more yummy cottage cheese recipes try my cottage cheese bagel bites or my cottage cheese biscuits.
Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy make and ready in less than 35 minutes.
Thanks to the cottage cheese these buns are high in protein.
It is the best tasting healthy burger bun recipe without any sketchy ingredients.
Ingredients for healthy yeast free burger buns
- cottage cheese
- salt
- baking powder
- flour
- egg
- sesame seeds
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- cottage cheese - greek yogurt is a good substitute.
- all purpose flour - I do think an all purpose gluten free flour would work however it may alter the texture of the buns and make them more dense.
Equipment
You need a food processor for this recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions for cottage cheese dinner rolls
Step 1
Blend cottage cheese.
Step 2
Knead together cottage cheese with flour, salt and baking powder.
Step 3
Form buns, brush with egg wash and top with sesame seeds.
Step 4
Serve and enjoy!
Storage instructions
You can store the buns in your fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days or in your freezer for months.
Recipe Pro-Tips
A good quality cottage cheese will make this recipe. I always recommend using grass fed dairy as it has more nutrients and tastes a lot better. My favorite brands are Kalona or Good Culture.
Recipe FAQS
They are not the same texture as regular buns as they are slightly more dense. However they also have more moisture than regular buns which I appreciate as burger buns can be very dry!
I love adding cottage cheese to recipes because it is an easy way to sneak in protein.
Cottage cheese has a lumpy texture and more salt than greek yogurt. Cottage cheese is also usually a lot cheaper than greek yogurt.
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Burger Buns
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese I used full fat
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 beaten egg
optional toppings
- 1-2 teaspoons sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add cottage cheese to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder and salt to a bowl. Mix together. Fold in cottage cheese. Knead with hands until everything is just combined.
- Flour your hands so the dough does not stick. Divide out dough into 3 even sides pieces. Form into balls and add to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or silicone. Flatten slightly with your hand so they are about the height/size of a bun keeping in mind that they will rise some what.
- Brush the buns with egg (you will not use the entire egg, I suggest scrambling it and eating it). Top with sesame seeds if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes and then let cool for at least 15 minutes. You can use them immediately or store in the refrigerator for 5 days or the freezer for months.
Shannon says
What temperature am I baking them at?
Kristi says
350, I just added it to the recipe card thanks for pointing that out!
Xander says
These are the best healthy buns!