Description
Sweet and savory McGriddle Bites are soft, pancake-style mini muffins filled with smoky vegan sausage and a touch of maple syrup—perfect for breakfast on the go or cozy brunches.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp sugar or sweetener of choice
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped cooked vegan sausage
Optional: 1–2 tbsp maple syrup for drizzling after baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the maple syrup, sugar, almond milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped vegan sausage evenly.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly and drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Use any plant-based sausage, ideally smoky or maple-flavored.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5–8 minutes.
Can be made in a regular muffin tin—bake 18–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
