High Protein Sausage Pancake Muffins
A hearty yet healthy breakfast muffin combining savory sausage, fluffy pancakes, and cheddar cheese, perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (turkey or seasoned ground turkey)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups protein pancake mix (such as Kodiak Cakes)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line 10 slots of a muffin pan with liners.
- Brown and crumble the ground breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, and maple syrup in a bowl.
- Fold in the protein pancake mix, cooked ground sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the 10 muffin pan slots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrients. Choose high-quality sausage for the best flavor.