According to the Cleveland Clinic, gluten intolerance affects around 6% of Americans, while celiac disease impacts about 1%. Although different, both conditions make gluten, a protein found in grains like barley, rye, and wheat, a no-no for those who suffer from them.
If you have either, you’ve likely skipped and missed out on delicious burgers for years. Fortunately, you no longer have to, thanks to gluten-free burger buns that serve as appetizing alternatives to grain-based buns.
To that end, the team at Burger Republic put together this guide on the top gluten-free buns and healthy burger alternatives, so please read on.
1. Gluten-Free Bun
Given the prevalence of gluten intolerance, allergy, and celiac disease, the demand for tasty gluten-free bread and allergy-friendly burger buns has increased. Indeed, the folks at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts say that gluten-free bread is a million-dollar market, expected to generate over $1 million in revenue come 2027.
Gluten-free bread, including burger buns and sandwich bread, is a bakery product made from flour derived from sources without gluten. They use alternative starches such as:
- Rice flour
- Almond flour
- Corn flour
- Tapioca starch
- Chickpea
- Buckwheat
- Quinoa
Because gluten-free bread doesn’t use the same flour as its traditional counterparts, it can have distinct flavors depending on its primary ingredient. Some of its earliest versions also used to be dry and crumbly. Nowadays, though, advancements in ingredients and baking techniques have led to some gluten-free bread closely resembling regular bread in flavor and texture (without the gluten!).
At Burger Republic, we’re proud to offer delicious burgers with gluten-free buns. From our award-winning 96 Burger to our protein-rich and vegetable-packed Buy the Farm, these are available as gluten-free sandwich options.
2. Lettuce Bun
Are you searching for gluten-free, healthy burger alternatives? Then look no further than a lettuce bun, also called a “lettuce wrap.” It doesn’t come with bread; instead, it uses sturdy lettuce leaves to “sandwich” the filling.
Lettuce buns offer low-carb and gluten-free alternatives to burgers and other sandwiches that use traditional bread. They’re also healthier, as lettuce naturally has fewer calories (just 10 calories per cup, according to WebMD.com). The water-packed, refreshing, and crunchy veggie also contains loads of vitamin A and small amounts of iron and vitamin C.
3. No Bun
If you can’t have gluten but don’t fancy eating lettuce now, you can always enjoy a gluten-free burger without a bun. It’s entirely up to you how you want your burgers, so if you’re ordering them in a restaurant or online, you can simply request a “no bun” option. You’ll still get all the mouthwatering burger toppings and fillings.
Ready for Mouth-Smacking Gluten-Free Burger Buns?
From gluten-free burger buns to lettuce buns and wraps or even going “bun-less,” these are some of your top options if you’d like to enjoy burgers but can’t have regular bread due to its gluten content.
At Burger Republic, we’re proud to offer delicious burgers with gluten-free bread options. We’ve been serving exceptional food, including 100% certified Angus beef burgers and hand-spun milkshakes, since 2012. Thanks to our carefully crafted, mouthwatering offers, we’ve developed a worldwide reputation as one of the best burger spots today.
So, come and try our gluten-free burgers today. Order online or visit us at one of our cozy, stylish restaurants in Chattanooga, Lennox, Gulch, or Mt. Juliet, TN!
