Paleo Classic Tuna Buns
Elevate your snack game with these *Paleo Classic Tuna Buns*, a protein-packed, grain-free treat that’s both satisfying and wholesome. Made with simple, nutrient-rich ingredients like canned tuna, almond flour, and eggs, these buns are infused with the savory essence of garlic powder, chopped green onions, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. With a quick 15-minute prep time and baked to golden perfection, they’re an effortless paleo-friendly option that fits seamlessly into your clean-eating lifestyle. Perfect as a portable snack, appetizer, or meal companion, these tender, flavorful buns deliver on both taste and nutrition. Plus, they’re gluten-free, low-carb, and loaded with healthy fats, making them a versatile addition to your weekly recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Add finely chopped onion, almond flour, eggs, coconut oil, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with tuna.
Mix all the ingredients together until a well-combined, sticky mixture forms.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into 8 equal-sized buns and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and firm to touch.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Drizzle lemon juice over the buns and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Serve warm as a snack or as a part of your meal, enjoying these flavorful and healthy Paleo tuna buns.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.9 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 1940 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 388 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
