Nigerian Buns Recipe: Healthier Version with Pumpkin

How to Make Nigerian Buns.

Nigerian buns are one of the most favorite Nigerian snacks – crunchy on the outside, pillowy and soft on the inside, flavorful, satisfying, and incredibly delicious! Plus, it is super-duper easy to make! I ate many of these African donuts (aka Nigerian buns) growing up; these days, my kids want me to make them every weekend! But these Nigerian buns recipe is a little different from the ones I ate growing up.

I wanted to make these more nutritious and healthier, so I added pumpkin puree while also reducing the flour. Keep reading for an easy step-by-step process for making the best sweet Nigerian Buns that are healthier and tasty.

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Ingredients for Healthier Nigerian Buns Recipe.

Though buns only require few ingredients, as my mother always says, it will leave you with an experience of a lifetime. Typically, you will need flour, butter, sugar, eggs, milk, baking powder, and nutmeg. Nutmeg is essential in every Nigerian buns recipe because it gives it that Naija vibe and flavor! And I am incredibly excited to use the nutmeg from the spice tribe’s line of single-origin spices. Side bar: I love every spice from Spice Tribe.

To clarify, there is nothing as flavorful as freshly grated nutmeg; it so soothing and refreshing. I also used homemade pumpkin puree, as well; it added more depth and excellent nutrients to these recipe.

FAQs about Nigerian Buns Recipe.

Difference between Nigerian Buns and puff-puff?

Generally, buns are very different from puff-puff; though both are usually fried, buns are rich in texture and a little dense than puff-puff. Additionally, puff-puff has fewer ingredients than buns. For instance, puff-puff does not need eggs and milk, while on the other hand, Nigerian buns recipe usually does not require yeast!

How to Make Healthier Nigerian Buns Recipe.

The easiest way to make a healthy Nigerian buns recipe is to substitute a couple of things such as butter, sugar, and flour. For example, you can substitute butter with plant butter or olive oil and sub white flour with white whole wheat or reduce the amount of flour and add mashed fruit. Like I did, I added one cup of homemade pumpkin puree. What if you don’t have pumpkin puree? One cup of mashed banana should work just fine. Finally, I used organic coconut sugar instead of granulated white sugar.

Can I Make Nigerian Buns without Eggs and Milk?

You can sure make Nigerian buns without eggs and milk; instead of adding eggs and milk, just add water. The eggs and milk make buns richer and nutritious, but they are not deal breakers for this recipe.

Can I Make Nigerian Buns without Yeast?

Yes, you can make Nigerian buns without yeast because it does not require yeast. Nigerian buns recipe calls for baking powder instead of yeast.

Nigerian Buns in Easy Steps.

Easily and quickly make Nigerian buns using this easy step/instruction. First, add the dry ingredients into a bowl. Add the wet ingredients into a separate bowl, then combine both to form a ball. Mold into small balls and get ready to fry.

How to Preserve Nigerian Buns.

You can store leftovers in a tightly-covered dry container on the kitchen counter, or you can put it in the fridge. Also, these freeze very well if you wish to keep them for a very long time.

How Many Calories are in this Nigerian Buns Recipe?

These soft, pillowy, African donuts are less than 180 calories per serving. You may not be able to keep your hands off of these because they go by very fast! These are a little crunchy on the outside and soft inside, perfect holiday… Click To Tweet

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If you like these delicious buns recipe, you will love another Nigerian snack that is hands down Nigerian best export to the world – Nigerian Meat pie! This is a savory pastry filled with minced meat and vegetables. Meat pie so good! ⤵️

Check out some more Nigerian recipes:

• The tastiest Nigerian coconut Jollof Rice.
• Healthy Plantain and Eggs Frittata (Nigerian style).
• Easy and Tasty Moi-moi Recipe.
• Chicken Tomato Stew.
• Stewed Black-eyed Peas Beans Recipe (aka Beans Porridge).
• Best Nigerian Chicken Breast Suya Recipe.

Here are some Healthy Holiday Classics:

• Perfectly Baked Brussels Sprouts.
• Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese.
• Vegan Paleo Plantain Brownies.
• Plantain Stuffing Recipe.
• Healthier Pumpkin Brownies.

Do you enjoy Healthy Breakfasts?

• Coconut Milk Oatmeal with Stewed Cherries.
• Greek Yogurt Oatmeal Pancakes.
• Avocado coconut Smoothie.
• Sweet potato Hash.

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