Vegan Maple Breakfast Sausage
Introduction
Craving a savory, hearty breakfast that’s completely plant-based yet bursting with classic comfort flavor? These Vegan Maple Breakfast Sausages are perfect for busy mornings, brunch spreads, or whenever you want a protein-packed start to your day—without any animal products. Their irresistible blend of smoky spices and maple sweetness makes them a standout at any breakfast table.
Whether served alongside pancakes or tucked into a breakfast sandwich, these sausages cater to all eaters, proving just how satisfying vegan cuisine can be.
Why These Vegan Maple Breakfast Sausages Satisfy
What sets these breakfast sausages apart is the perfect balance between sweet maple syrup and aromatic spices, all wrapped up in a satisfying, meaty texture that rivals traditional sausage. A blend of lentils, oats, and walnuts gives each patty a nourishing boost while classic seasonings like smoked paprika and sage deliver authentic breakfast sausage flavor.
Ready in under 40 minutes with straightforward ingredients, these sausages are also freezer-friendly—making them ideal for meal prep or quick weekday breakfasts.
Getting the Best Texture
Achieving the crave-worthy bite of sausage starts with prepping your base. Finely chopping the veggies helps ensure an even, uniform mix. For this, the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper comes in handy, taking your onions and mushrooms from rough cuts to perfect, sausage-ready pieces in seconds.
Once everything is mixed, forming evenly sized patties makes for even cooking and browning. A quick pulse in a blender like the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender helps combine lentils and nuts for just the right amount of chew and moisture.
Cooking the Vegan Sausages
Pan-frying is the easiest way to develop a flavorful crust. Use a sturdy, nonstick skillet like the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet for even golden browning without sticking. Want to go oil-free or batch-cook? The COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1 achieves a crisp edge with minimal oil and no flipping required.
Line your baking tray (if oven-baking) with a sheet from the Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for set-and-forget cleanup.
Serving and Storing Vegan Maple Breakfast Sausages
Serve these sausages with a side of avocado toast, breakfast potatoes, or tucked into an English muffin with a handful of greens. They’re also perfect for meal prep—store extra patties in airtight Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze leftovers for longer storage; just reheat in the oven or air fryer until warmed through.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe yields around 10 sausage patties. Each patty packs approximately 80–90 calories, with a healthy dose of plant protein, fiber, and just a touch of natural sweetness—ideal for a fueling, hearty vegan breakfast!
Vegan Maple Breakfast Sausage (Recap)
If you want an easy, make-ahead breakfast sausage that’s vegan, high-protein, and full of comforting maple-spiced flavor, this recipe is for you. Simple ingredients and craveable taste make it a crowd-pleaser for both vegans and omnivores alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water. Stir and let thicken for 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms. Sauté 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, smoked paprika, sage, and fennel seeds; cook 1 minute more.
- In a food processor or Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, pulse cooked lentils, oats, walnuts, soy sauce, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until a rough, sticky dough forms (don’t over-blend; you want texture).
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in the flax egg and sautéed veggies until fully combined.
- Form into 10 small patties. For uniform patties, use a ¼-cup scoop and shape with damp hands.
- For pan-frying: Wipe out your frying pan, add a little oil, and cook sausages over medium heat 3–4 minutes per side, until golden.
For air frying: Preheat the COSORI Air Fryer to 400°F. Arrange patties on a tray lined with Air Fryer Paper Liners for easy cleanup; cook for 8–10 minutes. - Optional: Brush cooked sausages with a little extra maple syrup for sheen and more sweet flavor before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes