I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

And the FABULOUS thing is?...it's ATKIN'S FRIENDLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

omg - so I googled "low-carb buns" and I came across the recipe for a flax-seed bun.

here is the recipe:

SERVES 1

2 tablespoons of melted butter
1/2 pinch salt
1 extra large egg (0.5 g carbs)
4 tablespoons flax seed meal (0 g net carbs) - 8 carbs/8 fiber
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1. Mix all ingredients together in a microwave safe bowl or
container.

2. Put the bowl/container in the microwave and nuke for 1
minute or until center is set. (i did this for 2 minutes)

3. It will billow up in the bowl.

4. Leave it in the bowl for another minute then turn it out on
a cooling rack and let it cool.

5. Once it has cooled take a long bread knife and slice the
bun in half and make your hamburger as usual.

omg you guys - this "bread" is AMAZING!!!! I figured, 2 tbsp of the flaxseed meal is 4 g carbs 4 g fiber - so TECHNICALLY it's 0 net carbs, right? Of course, I have to add 0.5 for the egg - so I feel the need to count 1 full carb per serving of flaxseed for that...so 4 tbsp of flaxseed - 8 g carbs - 8 g fiber = 2 g net carbs!!!! (plus the egg = 2.5)

here's the pics I took of my dinner tonight:









I had my burger with fried cauliflower - just literally oil up a pan and place the cauliflower in it then i put some sugar-free feta cheese & olive oil dressing on it.

but omg am I happy! I figure - since this IS basically pure FIBER - that it'll be a treat for me, only ONE a day and maybe only every OTHER day...

but yes, i have found a new staple!!!

I can't WAIT to make a BLT out of this!
that - and when we get arby's and i get a large roast beef, i can make this for the bread!

oh i'm in heaven!

[scaleskl]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

Looks good. I will try out this one.

[Chicklady]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

Looks good! Just be sure to increase your water intake....all that fiber without sufficient water can have the opposite effect of what people think fiber should do

[Papa Deuce]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

Looks good! Just be sure to increase your water intake....all that fiber without sufficient water can have the opposite effect of what people think fiber should do

true dat.. as dey say.

[Elizellen]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

As Chicklady said, that does contain a lot of fibre, and in fact (unless you are already taking 4 tablespoons of flax under the constipation rule for induction) has more ground flax in it than should be eaten on induction.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/60828-flax-fiber-use-during-induction.html

Until you are at the nuts/seeds rung/level of OWL (where you can add more flax as your OWL rung 3 addition) you should maybe make 2 smaller buns from that recipe.

You could also make revolution rolls instead which uses either eggs & cream cheese or eggs & mayo.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html

[jessyd88]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

I am sooo making this right now..i am surprised i have the ingredients on hand..yay..i sooo miss bread!

Thanks for posting this

[jessyd88]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

i just made it and i like it!!! its kind of like one minute muffin but its really tasty and wholesome... I recommend giving it a go

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

Looks good! Just be sure to increase your water intake....all that fiber without sufficient water can have the opposite effect of what people think fiber should do

Don't worry - all I drink is water and home made iced tea. But I easily get my 64 oz of just water in every day.

[Big Daz]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

Here was my monster brunch today after pounding it at the gym for two hours:



This burger bun is super-easy to make which is nice! I also found it pretty tasty and had a texture similar to bread. OK it's nowhere near as good, but it is pure fibre and Atkins friendly so I can't complain!

I just need to keep drinking lots of water all day now! hehe

[Sherri]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

I've been making these for a long time. I like to add a tbls. of parmesian cheese to the mix. Also fresh herbs. So yummy!
Another good option for a burger bun is 2 portibello mushrooms grilled.

[roadshow]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

Here was my monster brunch today after pounding it at the gym for two hours:



This burger bun is super-easy to make which is nice! I also found it pretty tasty and had a texture similar to bread. OK it's nowhere near as good, but it is pure fibre and Atkins friendly so I can't complain!

I just need to keep drinking lots of water all day now! hehe

That looks really good to me right now. What kind of sausage links are you having?

[Big Daz]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

That looks really good to me right now. What kind of sausage links are you having?

It's a brand in the UK called "The Black Farmer". They are very low carb compared to other supermarket brands.

[Chicklady]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

A man that cooks! When are you coming to the States?

[Elizellen]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

Another good option for a burger bun is 2 portibello mushrooms grilled.

I had one last night this way, only I forgot to grill the mushrooms by the time the rest of the meal was ready and so ate it using 2 raw portobello mushrooms instead. I think I prefer to leave the mushrooms raw.

[Big Daz]

Re: I've had enough! I HAD to have a bun with my burger!!!

A man that cooks! When are you coming to the States?

Haha I nuked some flax, hardly in the same league as chef Ramsey!