Keto Protein Powder Buns with NO Egg White Powder
This bun is for all of you out there who want to make the egg white buns and bread recipes but cannot obtain the egg white powder! Anything you can do with that egg white powder bread batter, you can do with this one as well such as danishes, pizza crust, cinnamon buns, and so on.
Best of all, each Bun is less than 1 Total Carb each!
Ingredient List for Non Egg White Powder Buns
You will need these ingredients for the base recipe:
- 3 tbsp plain unflavored whey protein powder
- 5 whole eggs (separated)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional)
- pinch salt (optional)
- pinch cream of tartar (optional)
- large baking with parchment sheet or use a 6 well silicon muffin top pan
Optional Items for Variations on the Protein Buns
- Up to 2 ounces of frozen grated butter to make Keto Butter Buns
- Up to 2 ounces of frozen grated cheddar cheese to make Keto Cheese Buns
- Seasonings to sprinkle on top such as Everything Bagel, Italian, Caraway seeds for Savory Buns
- For Sweet Buns, add some sweetener to taste and top with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, etc
- Really, you can use your imagination and come up with all sorts of ideas!
Can I Make a Loaf of Bread Instead?
To make a loaf of egg white bread with no egg white powder, I would double the ingredients. Follow the same method for assembly and then bake it for 25-35 minutes. Every oven is different so you may need to experiment!
Printable Recipe Card for Non Egg White Powder Protein Buns
Keto Protein Powder Buns NO Egg White Powder
An egg white bun that uses whey protein powder instead of Egg White Powder. Use this base recipe and then add on and have fun with it! See Notes below for variations.
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 3 tbsp unflavored whey protein powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar (if using) until stiff
- In separate bowl beat egg yolks until lighter in color. Add whey protein, baking powder and salt if using and continue to beat until smooth.
- Scoop out 2 large dollops of the beaten egg whites and beat into the egg yolks until mixture is smooth.
- With mixer speed on low, slowly add in the egg yolk mixture to the egg whites until combine. Do not overmix!
- If using frozen grated butter or cheese, add it now and fold in with large spatula until well combined.
- Divide into 6 even piles on parchment sheet or silicone mat or pan.
- Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
- Turn oven off and let buns sit for a few moments before removing.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Optional Items for Variations on the Protein Buns
- Up to 2 ounces of frozen grated butter to make Keto Butter Buns
- Up to 2 ounces of frozen grated cheddar cheese to make Keto Cheese Buns
- Seasonings to sprinkle on top such as Everything Bagel, Italian, Caraway seeds for Savory Buns
- For Sweet Buns, add some sweetener to taste and top with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, etc
- Really, you can use your imagination and come up with all sorts of ideas!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 88Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 159mgCarbohydrates: 0.90gNet Carbohydrates: 0.80gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 11g
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar.
It’s fantastic that you’re trying out this recipe in different ways! I tried a variation by incorporating frozen grated cheese towards the end, and it turned out delicious too. I share your sentiment about the high cost of egg white powder – it can be quite steep!
I know, it’s crazy. I’ll have to try to make my own I think.
thanks for this recipe!! how do you store these? what do they taste like?
Would collagen powder work instead of protein powder?
It will be a completely different texture for sure. They whey protein powder almost acts like a flour so I think they will be much less bread like.
Almond flour: This is one of the most important ingredients in keto protein powder buns, as it acts as a binding agent and provides texture to the bread.
Unfortunately not all of us can consume almond flour. In addition it is loaded with oxalates so not a great choice for that reason as well. I’m sure you can find many bread recipes calling for almond flour out there, but I won’t be making here anytime soon!
I used this recipe to make a small loaf, adding about 1/2 stick of shredded butter at the end. It turned out delicious! The sides collapsed a bit when it cooled but that does not bother me at all. Thanks for experimenting with egg-powder-free recipes. I’m not willing to pay for them but local eggs are inexpensive. I appreciate you, Anita.
That’s wonderful that you are experimenting with this recipe! I made a batch where I added some frozen grated cheese at the end and it was excellent as well! I’m tired of paying the exorbitant price of egg white powder as well!
The fluffy Keto protein buns looks very tempting. Thanks for the recipe, I am going to try it at home.