Description
A delicious and healthy twist on the classic McDonald’s McGriddles, these High Protein McGriddle Bites pack a protein punch with breakfast sausage, protein pancake mix, sharp cheddar cheese, and sugar-free maple syrup. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast that keeps you full longer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and cooled
- 2 cups protein pancake mix (such as Kodiak Cakes)
- 1.5 cups water
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Pancake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein pancake mix with water according to package instructions until the batter is smooth.
- Add Sausage: Fold the cooled, cooked breakfast sausage into the batter. Ensure the sausage is completely cooled to avoid warming the batter too much.
- Mix Cheese and Syrup: Gently fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and sugar-free maple syrup. Mix until just combined to keep the bites tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full to allow the bites to rise without overflowing during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-23 minutes or until the bites are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the McGriddle bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to prevent them from falling apart. Serve warm with additional sugar-free maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the breakfast sausage is completely cooled before adding to the batter to avoid a runny consistency.
- Do not overmix the batter once cheese and syrup are added to maintain tender bites.
- Can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Using sharp cheddar cheese enhances flavor but you can substitute with any preferred cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 McGriddle bite
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: High protein breakfast, McGriddle bites, protein pancakes, healthy McGriddles, sausage breakfast bites
