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Paleo Plantain Buns

August 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

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Now if you follow me on Instagram you would have seen that I had the pleasure of attending a beautiful wedding last night for my good friend Alanna, and her now husband Nathan. It was held at the Summerhill Winery in Kelowna and I have to say I don’t think the day could have been more perfect. The weather was amazing, the venue was beautiful and Alanna and her family and friends did an amazing job of decorating. And the food. Oh man. It. Was. Good. Alanna is a little bit of a foodie (yes just a little) so I expected this, but the venue provided an entirely organic, locally grown, and ethically raised 5 course meal that was just incredible. I am still thinking about it. Definitely the best food I have had at a wedding (and even for me and my “special needs” diet). So I just wanted to send out a quick congratulations to Alanna and Nathan. I hope the night was as special to you as it was to all of us guests.

Grain Brain yesterday and once I am finished I will post a review here on the blog. Have any of you read it already? What did you think?

Besides using these as buns for hamburgers or sandwiches I really like eating these with my Fresh Parsley Pesto or nut butter. They also make a great breakfast by adding a little jam and a side of protein. I would love to hear what combinations you come up with. What will you top these with?

And as always I would be thrilled if you followed me on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!

Enjoy the recipe everyone. I would love to hear what you think of these.

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Paleo Plantain Buns

These paleo plantain buns are a great grain free bun option. Easy to make with healthy ingredients they can be used in so many ways.

Course Baking, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword grain free bun, grainless bun, plantain recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 341 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 green plantains
  • 1/3 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut butter or coconut cream concentrate
  • 1 gelatin egg*
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F.

  2. Peel and chop the plantains.

  3. Add the plantains, coconut milk, coconut oil and coconut butter to your food processor and process until smooth.

  4. Transfer the plantain mix to a large bowl.

  5. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  7. Form the buns by transferring dough back and forth between hands until you have a large disc (approximately 8-10 cm in diameter and 0.5-1cm thick).

  8. Place buns on baking sheet and bake for 15-16 minutes on one side and then flip with a large spatula and cook for another 4-6 minutes (they should be brown on both sides and hold together easily).

  9. Remove from oven and let the buns cool on the baking sheet for 30-60 minutes before enjoying.

Recipe Notes

  1. *To make a gelatin egg: Take 1 TBSP grassfed gelatin and mix with 1 TBSP cold water until dissolved, then add 2 TBSP boiling water and beat until it is frothy.
  2. Store these buns in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 7 days. 
  3. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use. 
Nutrition Facts
Paleo Plantain Buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 167mg7%
Potassium 477mg14%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 1009IU20%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. alanna dB

    September 16, 2014 at 12:34 am

    This post made my heart swell! We were so glad you guys could join us! What a day. I still can't believe it is already over. We truly had the best day. And man, that food! It lived up to all my expectations. Catching up on life now that we're back. So much to do! The blog is looking great! Love it! So many recipes I need to try soon. Pretty much any chance to use the spiralizer is a good day right now. Haha.

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  2. Erin Carter

    September 16, 2014 at 12:45 am

    Alanna your name changed! At first I was wondering who this alanna dB is that's commenting on my post 🙂 I was so happy we could come as well! I can't wait to hear about your European adventure! Your instagram pics made it look pretty amazing

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  3. sophie

    October 6, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    COULD I use 1 egg if I had no problems with eggs?

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  4. sophie

    October 6, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    I just found your blog and LOVE it. Grain-free and egg-free options!!!!!!!(I asked if I could use a normal egg above because my mom can have eggs and I'd like to make this for her)SO EXCITED to explore your blog some more!

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  5. sophie

    October 6, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    I have another question:2 green plantains: Once peeled, how many grams?(I ask because we all buy different sizes!)

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  6. Erin Carter

    October 6, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    Sophie thanks for all the comments! I am sure you could use a regular egg (although I have not tried it since I don't tolerate them) but I have seen similar recipes use a real egg with good results. As for the plantains I honestly have no idea how many grams (I never weight my food) but I would say the plantains I used were on the medium-large size. If you get small ones consider using 3. I hope that helps! If you have any other questions please let me know 🙂

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  7. paleoisthebest

    March 18, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Have you tried freezing and then gently reheating for later?Any suggestions? I'm looking forward to trying these!!!

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  8. Erin Carter

    March 18, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    I have! What I did was transfer them to the fridge for a day or so so that they did not thaw too quickly. Then I let them sit out on the counter for about an hour so they weren't cold (although I also like eating them cold). I was afraid they would become super soft but they seemed to hold up ok! I never actually tried heating them though so for that I am not sure. Next time I make a batch I will try and get back to you. I hope that helps!

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