Start Your Day Strong with These Protein Breakfast Buns
These Protein Breakfast Buns are a perfect mix of health and taste. Made with protein-rich lentils and simple ingredients, it’s soft, filling and full of flavour. Whether you’re rushing in the morning or want something easy yet wholesome this bun is a great choice. It’s not just tasty it gives your day a strong and healthy start!
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Why I Like These Protein Breakfast Buns
This Protein bun is not just healthy and delicious, it’s also super easy to make. You can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch or dinner it’s totally up to you! We’ve all heard the saying “eat breakfast like a king” and this bun truly fits the title. Packed with protein, healthy carbs and nutrients your body needs every day. This power packed meal I personally love having it in the morning with a hot cup of masala or ginger tea, but it also tastes great with coffee.
The ingredients are flexible you can use any lentils, vegetables or even nuts you like. I usually bake 15–16 buns at once and once they cool down I store them in the fridge, they stay fresh for 5 to 6 days. The taste is so addictive that once you try it you might not want anything else at least one bun a day becomes a must!
FAQs
Can I use any type of lentils for this recipe?
You can, but red lentils or yellow moong dal work best because they cook quickly and mash easily.
Can I change spices in recipe?
Yes, you can skip the spices and add dried or fresh herbs of your choice.
What customization options are available?
You can use any flour, vegetables, oil and nuts of your choice
How do I store buns?
Leftovers? Just keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or more. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to get that fresh feel.
Can I skip the yogurt?
Yes, you can use plant-based yogurt or a little extra oil/water to adjust the dough texture.
High-Protein Breakfast Buns –(23g Protein per Serving)
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minutesThese Protein Breakfast Buns are a perfect mix of health and taste. Made with protein-rich lentils and simple ingredients, it’s soft, filling and full of flavour. Whether you’re rushing in the morning or want something easy yet wholesome this bun is a great choice. It’s not just tasty it gives your day a strong and healthy start!
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Ingredients
1 cup 192 g yellow Lentil
1 1/4 cup 156.25 g wheat flour
3 cup 63 g chopped kale
1/2 cup 74.5 g roasted slice red pepper
1 cup 245 g yoghurt
1/3 cup 78.07 ml olive oil
1/4 cup 32.25 g jalapeno cashew powder
3 tbsn 3 tbsn grounded flax seeds
1/4 tspn 1/4 tspn turmeric powder
1 tspn 1 tspn roasted cumin powder
1 tspn 1 tspn chilli flakes
1/2 tspn 1/2 tspn onion powder
1/4 tspn 1/4 tspn garlic powder
1/4 cup 16 g pumpkin seeds
salt and pepper
Directions
- In a pot, add washed lentils and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook until the water reduces. Then cover and cook for 8–10 minutes on low heat, or until the lentils become soft and mushy.
- In a large bowl, add chopped kale, wheat flour, roasted bell pepper, cooked lentils, yogurt, olive oil, all the spices, and dry ingredients. Mix everything well and bring it together into a soft dough.
- Grease your palms with a little oil, take some dough and shape it into round buns.
- Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake them at 400°F (200°C) for about 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- If the buns are cooked but not golden or crisp on top, you can broil them for 30 sec to 1 min until they get a nice colour.
- Let them cool down for few minutes before serving.
- For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below.
- Enjoy😋
Recipe Video
Notes
- I used flavoured cashew powder but you can also use plain cashew powder.
- Feel free to swap wheat flour with all-purpose flour or any flour you like.
- You can skip the spices and add dried or fresh herbs if you like.
- You can choose your lentils, oil, vegetables or nuts use whatever you like.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 600kcal
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 18g
- Protein: 23g
- Vitamin C: 25mg
- Calcium: 180mg
- Iron: 7mg
- Vitamin K: 77mg
- Folate: 327mg
- Phosphorus: 465mg
- Magnesium: 1mg
- Zinc: 4mg
- Copper: 0.65mg
- Manganese: 152mg
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