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Summer is here and that means grilling season is in full swing—beach cookouts, backyard BBQs, and fourth of July parties galore.

If you're paying close attention to your carb count (ahem, keto dieters), that can make things like fresh-off-the-grill burgers tricky to navigate. But it doesn't have to be that way. There are still plenty of delicious, low-carb hamburger buns that taste great—and don't require you to eat your burger with a knife and fork.

"Even if you’re not a low-carb diet devotee, swapping a traditional white flour hamburger bun—140 calories and 26 grams of carbs—for a veggie-based bun alternative will not only cut calories and boost nutrition, it will also likely keep you fuller longer due to the high fiber content," says Eliza Savage, RD, of Middleberg Nutrition in New York City.

"People also generally feel better when reducing highly processed, carbohydrate-rich foods due to eating a cleaner diet filled with fiber-rich vegetables and satisfying proteins and fats," she adds.

So whether you're trying to go strictly low-carb or just want to be more mindful about your buns this season, these 13 low-carb hamburger buns will help make your next burger even better.

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1 /LETTUCE WRAPS

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It's one of the more obvious bun substitutes (and a popular order option at fast-food chains like Five Guys and In-And-Out Burger). Iceberg lettuce tends to be best for lettuce wraps, but Savage says you can really use any type—romaine, butter, Boston, green leaf, etc.

Per serving: 15 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 2 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein

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2 / JOSEPH'S LAVASH BREAD FLAX OAT BRAN & WHOLE WHEAT REDUCED CARB - 4 SQUARE BREADS

With only eight grams of carbs and 60 calories per half, this whole-wheat lavash is a great solution when you're like "give me bread, but make it healthier."

Per serving: 60 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated), 9 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein.

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3 / GOURMET CAULIFLOWER SANDWICH THINS

"The on-trend cauliflower bun can be a bit more challenging to make from scratch, but is a tasty, high-fiber substitute to typical buns," says Savage. These pre-made options will make things way easier.

Per serving: 50 calories, 2.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 2 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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4 / PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

"I love grilling these, on an outdoor grill, grill pan, or even a George Foreman," says Savage. "Portobellos pack extra protein and hold together well."

Per serving: 35 calories, 2.7 g fat (0 g saturated), 5.37 g carbs, 2.73 g sugar, 2.7 g fiber, 3.98 g protein

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5 / PINEAPPLE SLICES

Give your meal a Hawaiian spin by sandwiching your burger between two pineapple slices. "Pineapple is a great source of vitamin C," says Savage. "If you are using grilled pineapple slices to wrap a beef burger, you will boost your ability to absorb the iron in the burger."

Per serving (2 slices): 80 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 20 g carbs, 17 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 0 g protein

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6 / FOLDIT SWEET HAWAIIAN FLATBREAD

A different spin on Hawaiian: These 100-calorie flatbreads are perfectly shaped to wrap around your next burger.

Per serving: 100 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated), 21 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 5 g protein.



