This Homemade McGriddle Sandwich brings together everything we love about the classic — sweet maple griddle cakes, melty cheese, fluffy eggs, and savory sausage — but made with clean, better-for-you ingredients in your own kitchen.

The secret? A quick maple-infused pancake bun that cooks up fast and makes the whole sandwich feel like something special. Whether it’s a weekend treat or a fun make-ahead breakfast, this one hits that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and totally satisfying.

Because Healthy Fast Food at Home doesn’t mean giving up flavor — it just means you get to upgrade it.

Ingredients:

For the maple pancake buns:

• ½ cup oat flour or whole wheat flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

• 1 egg

• ⅓ cup almond milk or milk of choice

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• Coconut oil or spray for cooking

For the sandwich filling:

• 2 eggs

• 2 turkey sausage patties or slices of turkey bacon

• 2 slices cheddar or dairy-free cheese

• Optional: extra maple drizzle or hot sauce for serving

Instructions:

1. Make the pancake buns
   In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, and maple syrup. Combine and stir until smooth.
   Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, lightly grease, and pour 2–3 tbsp batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden. You’ll need 4 small pancakes total.

2. Cook the fillings
   In the same skillet, cook turkey sausage until browned and cooked through. Scramble or fry eggs into round shapes (use a mason jar lid or egg ring for that classic look). Top eggs with cheese to melt slightly.

3. Assemble the McGriddle
   Layer pancake, egg with melted cheese, sausage, and top with another pancake. Repeat for second sandwich.

4. Serve warm
   Enjoy right away or wrap in foil and save for an on-the-go morning.

Sarah’s Tips:

• Make it ahead: Wrap and store in the fridge or freezer, then reheat in a skillet or toaster oven.

• Low carb version: Use almond flour pancakes or serve bunless as a McGriddle bowl.

• Make it dairy-free: Use your favorite plant-based cheese and coconut milk.

• Add flavor: A pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce takes it up a notch!

Flavorful Conclusion:

This Homemade McGriddle Sandwich is the sweet-savory breakfast you didn’t know you could make at home — golden, melty, protein-packed, and ready in 20 minutes. It’s cozy, comforting, and way better than anything from the drive-thru.

Nutrition (per sandwich, serves 2):

• Calories: 360

• Protein: 21g

• Carbs: 25g

• Fat: 20g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar: 6g