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High-Protein Breakfast Buns –(23g Protein per Serving)

June 2, 2025

Recipe by Arti Rout

5 from 2 votes

Lentil breakfast bun

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!

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.

protein breakfast buns ingredients
Protein Breakfast Buns ingredients

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.

Recipe

Lentil breakfast bun

High-Protein Breakfast Buns –(23g Protein per Serving)

Recipe by – Arti Rout
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!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4 servings
Calories 599 kcal
number of servings4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow Lentil
  • 1 1/4 cup wheat flour
  • 3 cup chopped kale
  • 1/2 cup roasted slice red pepper
  • 1 cup yoghurt
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup jalapeno cashew powder
  • 3 tbsn grounded flax seeds
  • 1/4 tspn turmeric powder
  • 1 tspn roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tspn chilli flakes
  • 1/2 tspn onion powder
  • 1/4 tspn garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Grease your palms with a little oil, take some dough and shape it into round buns.
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  • Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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  • Bake them at 400°F (200°C) for about 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
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  • 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😋

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 INFO

    Nutrition Facts
    High-Protein Breakfast Buns –(23g Protein per Serving)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    599
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    26
    g
    40
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.003
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    15
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    1
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    69
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    886
    mg
    25
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    69
    g
    23
    %
    Fiber
     
    20
    g
    83
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    23
    g
    46
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2258
    IU
    45
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    41
    mg
    50
    %
    Calcium
     
    230
    mg
    23
    %
    Iron
     
    7
    mg
    39
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    2 responses to “High-Protein Breakfast Buns –(23g Protein per Serving)”

    1. Khatere Avatar
      Khatere

      Hi
      Thanks for good recipe😍
      What can I use instead of kale?

      1. Arti Rout Avatar

        you can use spinach or any other u like.

    5 from 2 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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