Vegan Paleo Fiber-Rich Dinner Rolls
By Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND
Who says you can’t eat bread if you want to be healthy? With these rolls, you absolutely can! These rolls are a great allergy alternative as they are egg-free, nut-free, gluten-free and dairy-free and they are also low in starchy carbohydrates and sugar while they are loaded with fiber and healthy fats. These also may be a great addition to any diet that needs high fiber foods to improve bowel health. They even taste like a regular healthy whole grain dinner roll without any additives that often accompany many pre-made rolls. Not to mention, these are super easy and quick to make.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (65 g) psyllium husks
- 3 tbsp flaxseeds (plus 2 tbsp for extra)
- 5 tbsp chia seeds
- 4 tbsp sunflower seeds (plus 2 tbsp for extra)
- 4 tbsp sesame seeds (plus 2 tbsp for extra)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup (70 g) coconut flour
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 1/4 cups (550 ml) water
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line a large baking tray.
- In a high powdered blender, blend psyllium husks to a fine powder (45 seconds) then add the flaxseeds, chia seeds, sunflower and sesame seeds and blend again to a flour (30 seconds).
- Mix the psyllium seed mixture with the coconut flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Then mix in gently the extra flaxseeds, sunflower, sesame seeds then add the remaining wet ingredients and combine mixture well to form a dough.
- Take a handful of dough and mould into a ball and flatten slightly and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds for decoration and place on the baking tray.
- Bake in the oven for 25 – 30 minutes or until cooked.
Note: These can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge or frozen.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 roll
Substitutions
- Sunflower seeds – pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds
- Sesame seeds – pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
- Flaxseeds – 3 tablespoons for 3 eggs
- Coconut oil – grass-fed ghee, olive oil
Calories: 150
Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 230mg
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 7g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 5g