Made By Emily
Breakfast

Eggless Carrot and Sunflower Seed Breakfast Rolls

Eggless carrot and sunflower seed breakfast rolls served on a plate.

Recipe Summary

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Servings: 8 rolls
  • Cuisine: Simple home-baking
  • Course: Breakfast or snack
  • Calories: 150 per roll

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (310 g) self-rising flour
  • 1 cup (110 g) finely grated carrot, well squeezed dry
  • 1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt
  • 1/3 cup (45 g) sunflower seeds, divided
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, salt, and half the sunflower seeds.

  3. Add the finely grated carrot (make sure it’s squeezed dry), plain yogurt, and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spoon or your hands to combine until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. If it feels too dry, add a teaspoon of yogurt or water at a time until the right consistency is reached.

  4. Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round roll.

  5. Place the rolls on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each. Press the remaining sunflower seeds onto the tops of the rolls for decoration and extra crunch.

  6. Bake in the oven for 20–24 minutes, or until the rolls rise and develop a golden-brown crust.

  7. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving or splitting. This resting time helps the crumb set nicely without becoming gummy.

Recipe Notes

  • If the dough feels too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before shaping to make rolling easier.
  • Don’t skip squeezing the grated carrot; excess moisture can interfere with rising.
  • Use a kitchen scale for precise measurement of flour—too much flour will dry out the rolls.
  • Experiment with soaking the sunflower seeds overnight for a milder flavor and softer bite.
  • For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough to complement the carrot and seed flavors.

Nutrition Estimate

  • Calories: 150
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fat: 5 g