Hidden Veggie Turkey Maple Breakfast Sausages

A delicious and healthy breakfast option packed with hidden veggies and maple flavor. These sausages are gluten-free, dairy-free, and provide a high protein start to your day.

By @olivia.adriance

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 cups zucchini shredded and squeezed
• 0.5 cup almond flour rounded
• 0.25 cup ground flax
• 0.33 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 0 parchment paper

Instructions

1. Add the ground turkey, shredded zucchini, almond flour, ground flax, maple syrup, ground fennel seeds, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl.
2. Gently combine the ingredients with your hands until they are evenly distributed.
3. For stovetop method: Roll the mixture into about 3”x1” sausages.
4. Heat avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium low heat.
5. Add the sausages to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
6. Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.
7. For oven method: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
8. Form the turkey mixture into 3”x3/4” patties and place them on the sheet pan.
9. Bake in the oven for 22 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.