Macro Friendly McGriddle Bites (Healthy)
The iconic McGriddle Breakfast Sandwich gets a healthier twist! Introducing our McGriddle Bites! These tiny, popable breakfast bites are packed with everything you love about the original sandwich - eggs, sausage, cheese, pancakes, and maple syrup! But at just 25 calories each, you can eat these meal-prepable bites as often as you wish. Plus, these are sure to be a hit for your kiddos, too!
Equipment
- Medium skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
- whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mini muffin tin
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Kodiak Cakes Pancake Mix
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup egg whites
- 8 oz. ground turkey breakfast sausage
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sugar-free maple syrup + more for dipping
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground turkey until no longer pink. Drain, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add pancake mix, water, egg whites, turkey sausage, cheese, and syrup. Mix until well combined, but do not over-mix.
- Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling 3/4 of the way.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops start to brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow McGriddle Bites to cool, serve on their own or dunked in syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
When mixing the batter, make sure to not over-mix to keep the muffins fluffy!
This recipe is great for meal prepping. Store Mcgriddle Bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition and taste may vary depending if alternate brands are used.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 1g
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