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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 341kcal
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 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Peel and chop the plantains.
- Add the plantains, coconut milk, coconut oil and coconut butter to your food processor and process until smooth.
- Transfer the plantain mix to a large bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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).
- 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).
- Remove from oven and let the buns cool on the baking sheet for 30-60 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- *To make a gelatin egg: Take 1 tablespoon grassfed gelatin and mix with 1 tablespoon cold water until dissolved, then add 2 tablespoon boiling water and beat until it is frothy.
- Store these buns in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 7 days.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg