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Homemade Paleo Maple Apple Chicken Breakfast Sausages are easy to make, so delicious, full of flavor and so much healthier than store-bought versions. They're Whole30®-friendly, Primal, grain free and freezer-friendly too!
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Homemade breakfast sausages are really easy to make and so much healthier than store-bought versions.
The flavor of these Paleo Maple Apple Chicken Breakfast Sausages, swoon! They're so incredibly delicious, better than any sausages I've had in restaurants.
These little gems are made with *only* 6 real food ingredients plus a homemade breakfast sausage seasoning blend. You can't get much better than that!
When you go out to eat or you buy processed breakfast sausages, you really don't know what you're getting when it comes to healthy and quality ingredients. Unless you're eating at an organic, grass-fed, farm-to-table style restaurant, most likely the ingredients aren't going to be so great.
Most restaurants and store-bought sausages use non-organic meats and poor quality vegetable oils that are not ideal for the body.
You get to control what ingredients are used when you make breakfast sausages at home.
You can choose quality meat - organic or pastured and even better if you can buy from a local farmer.
You can also choose healthier fats to cook the breakfast sausages in. For these Paleo maple apple chicken breakfast sausages, my go-to is always grass-fed ghee or grass-fed butter plus avocado oil.
I like using a combination of these healthy fats to cook the sausages in. That’s totally up to you though, you can simply just use one healthy fat.
The best part of making your own breakfast sausages is the flavor! You want to make sure they're packed with the perfect seasonings and goodies. The apples in these sausages add a nice, sweet, juicy bite and a little extra flavor. These are also packed with the perfect blend of herbs and spices.
Serve these breakfast sausages as is for breakfast, lunch or dinner or on the side of any meal – whether it’s eggs, roasted or sautéed veggies, pancakes, muffins or even a smoothie.
Make up a batch of these protein-rich, breakfast sausages on the weekend for a special breakfast or to go along with pancakes or waffles.
Or better yet, make up a couple batches of these on the weekend so you'll have a high protein meal or snack that you can quickly heat up during the week.
Paleo Maple Apple Chicken Breakfast Sausages
Yield: 12 sausage patties
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Homemade Paleo Maple Apple Chicken Breakfast Sausages are easy to make, so delicious, full of flavor and so much healthier than store-bought versions. They're freezer-friendly too! {Whole30®-Friendly | Primal | Real Food}
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground organic or pastured chicken
- 1 serving Homemade Breakfast Sausage Seasoning
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely minced or grated
- 2 tablespoon organic grade B maple syrup - optional
- 1 medium organic apple, peeled and finely diced
- 2-3 tablespoon ghee, grass-fed butter, avocado oil or healthy fat of choice
- 2-4 tablespoon broth, homemade bone broth or filtered water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thechicken,homemade breakfast sausage seasoning, fresh garlic and maple syrup, using clean hands or a fork to incorporate. Add the apples and gently fold them into the mixture.
- Preheat a large skillet or pan with healthy fat of choice (or a combination of ghee/butter and avocado oil) over medium heat for 1-2 minutes while you make thechickenpatties (if your skillet/pan is smaller, you’ll need to make the sausages in 2 batches).
- Shape thechickenmixture into small patties (if your pan is smaller, set the sausages on a plate while the first batch cooks). Immediately cook the breakfast sausages in the preheated pan/skillet until golden brown on each side and fully cooked through, about 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the sausages and the heat of your pan. Halfway through the cooking, before you flip the sausages, add thebroth/water – this helps keep them from burning.Note:Do not crowd the sausage patties, cook them in batches if you need to.They cook best if there is space between them.
Notes
YouWill Need:Cutting Board,Knife,MicroplaneGrater(optional),Large Mixing Bowl,Large Plate (optional),Large Saucepan or Skillet
Whole30® or No Sugar Version:Omit the maple syrup.
Storage:Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze cooked sausages in freezer safe containers for up to 1 month.
Reheating Instructions:Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Reheat sausages on a warming tray (like a stoneware baking dish, my preference) or baking pan for about 5-10 minutes, until they are warmed through.
Recipe can easily be doubled.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 196Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 156mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 11g
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Emily Criswell is a chocolate- and sweet treat-loving, holistic-minded mom of 4. She's a 4-time cookbook author -The Art of Great Cooking withYour Instant Pot {ranked in Amazon's top 10 new releases - gluten free recipes}, Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot{ranked as a #1 New Release BEST SELLER!}, Low-Carb Cooking with Your Instant Pot, The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes, food photographer, homeschooler and the founder of Recipes to Nourish, a gluten-free blog focusing on real food and natural living. She works to empower her readers by showing them that there is a healthier way to eat and live. Her passion is to make healthy, natural living as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible.Find Emily’s latest recipes and natural living tips atRecipes to Nourish. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram,Pinterest, Twitterand YouTube plus grab her free eBookHolistic Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy. Read more >>About Emily.
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Barbara
Wow, I've never thought to make homemade sausage. My family is going to love this. Thanks.
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Emily Sunwell
Hi Barbara, just checked out and liked your page. Thanks for letting me know about it.
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Amber
Hi Emily,
I just LOVE this recipe. I am going to make it this week for breakfast. And I'm so excited to make my first batch of homemade breakfast sausage seasoning!! Thank you for such a lovely, healthy recipe.
xoxo,
--AmberReply
Emily Sunwell
I hope you like it Amber! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. xo
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Anonymous
These were delicious! The seasoning is spot on. I've never made homemade sausage & this recipe was a cinch while making use of what I had on hand. I subbed garlic powder for onion powder & used a shallot instead of fresh garlic. No nitrates, low sodium & low fat. Froze the rest for later. Thanks!
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Emily Sunwell
That's so great to hear that you liked them so much. Thanks for your kind words. The shallot sounds perfect, yum!
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linda spiker
These are seriously making me drool! So beautiful Emily!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks so much Linda! 🙂
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Lindsey Dietz
Thank you! I always need grab-and-go breakfast ideas. Not because my kids are always eating in the car, but because it's easier for me to grab and set it out on the counter for them in the morning!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Yes! I'm the same way. It makes the morning so much easier doesn't it? 🙂
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Jean
What a great make ahead breakfast! I'm definitely trying out that breakfast sausage seasoning. Sounds amazing!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
The seasoning is so yummy! I hope you get to try it Jean 🙂
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Renee Kohley
I love this special idea Emily! I was planning on sausage for Easter brunch - I am definitely dressing it up this way! Thank you!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Oh how fun! Enjoy your Easter feast! 🙂
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Tessa Simpson
This looks SO good! I really like the idea of making my own and controlling the ingredients!!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Tessa! They're so easy to make. 🙂
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Joni Gomes
The German girl in me is screaming in exciting for this recipe!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Love that!!! Thanks Joni! 🙂
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Megan Stevens
What beautiful sausage photos, Emily!!! The prettiest sausages, ever! What is yummier, seriously!? I love all that good fat. The maple and apple are such fun additions. #favoritefood #sausages 🙂
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Aww Megan, that means a lot to me coming from you! I know you love homemade sausages. 🙂
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Christina Shoemaker
I love that this requires only 6 ingredients, Emily! And I bet the maple syrup really make them phenomonal! Can't wait to try!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Christina! The maple is a nice addition, but also super yummy without it. 🙂
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Yvonne
I normally make my own breakfast sausage, but have never done a version with apple since I follow a keto lifestyle. However, I will definitely be adding this recipe to my collection for when I have company; it just looks too delish!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
That's wonderful that you make your own! 🙂
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Yang
I LOVE a good breakfast sausage recipe! Yours look so delicious, my kids will go nuts about them. Can't wait to try the recipe and thank you so much for sharing!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks so much! I hope they enjoy them. 🙂
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Monique
Emily, these look so incredibly juicy and delicious, I have saved them to try to make for my breakfasts next week. I don't often eat meat for breakfast but I want something high protein that's not a goddamn egg!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
LOL I hear you! Eggs can get pretty old for breakfast. 🙂 Thanks for your kind words Monique, I hope you enjoy them!
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Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
Such a tasty alternative to store bought sausages! Love the flavors, a great recipe I'm definitely trying!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Carrie! 🙂
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ChihYu
YUM! They look so moist flavorful and delicious ! gotta make these !
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you! They're so yummy 🙂 I hope you get to try some.
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Tatiana
It’s fumny but I cooked breakfast sausages today from scratch! I even ground the meat myself using the kitchenAid attachment . Never had it with apple though, excited to try!
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
How awesome! I bet that's a great attachment!
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Jacki
I’ve just purchased your low-carb instant pot cookbook. I’m thinking of swapping a sugar-free alternative syrup for the maple syrup and omitting the apple to keep the carbs down. Texturally, I wonder if using some chopped zucchini instead of the apple would do the recipe justice or not? Has anyone else tried swapping out these two ingredients?
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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I bet the zucchini would be awesome! I haven't tried it, but I do like including it in other things like burgers or meatballs. Thanks so much for buying my cookbook too. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
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Jacki
I did use a sugar free maple syrup. I just used a bit less. The zucchini worked just fine. It was delish!
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