Julia’s Breakfast Turkey Sausage

 

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon light or dark brown sugar, packed (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Combine all ingredients in a bowl mixing with your hands until well blended.

Shape into eight 2-ounce patties. Pan fry the patties in a nonstick skillet, brown both sides, for about 8 to 10 minutes.

 

Recipe and photo: Julia McKinley

 

Renee’s Vegan Protein Bars

These are a perfect grab and go breakfast or snack! I am a big fan of the hemp protein in the photo, but any protein powder you enjoy will work just fine!

2 bananas, mashed
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup honey
1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
4 scoops protein powder
3 Tablespoons flax seed
3 Tablespoons chia seed
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups whole oats
1 cup coconut
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Line a 9×13 pan with plastic wrap. Combine all ingredients well and press into pan. Freeze until firm (I usually leave it overnight) and cut into 16 servings. Wrap individually and store in freezer.

This is more a method than a recipe- you can replace the peanut butter with any kind of nut butter, replace honey with agave or maple syrup, use any combination of dried fruits, nuts, and other additions that you enjoy!

 

 

 

Article and photo: Renee Dubeau