PSA: best bread/bun replacement I’ve made yet
Ive tried a lot of bread/bun alternatives and none were ever quite good enough (especially for a greasy/saucey burger)… My favourite was squished plantains though so I asked Gemini AI what I could blend it with to make it more stable and uniform and the result was the best I’ve made yet.
The Plantain "Power" Bun
• 1 Green Plantain (blended raw)
• 1 Whole Egg
• 1/4 cup Egg White Powder (or Beef Protein Isolate)
• 1 tbsp Tallow or Ghee
• A 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional)
I used tallow, egg white powder, baking powder.
Blend/food processor it all together and scoop globs into waffle maker or shaped into rounds on a baking sheet.
For more volume/buns and fluffier result, use 2 eggs, separate the whites and whisk with the egg white powder until soft peaks, separately blend the rest (including egg yolks) and then fold it all together. Cook in waffle maker or ~20mins @ 350f if doing rounds on parchment.
They hold together very well and have a dense bread consistency.