Mediterranean McGriddle Muffins
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 15–20 min | Serves: 4
Intro:
The Mediterranean McGriddle Muffin is a mash-up of two favorites: the sweet-savory flavor of a McGriddle and the vibrant, fresh ingredients of the Mediterranean. These breakfast sandwiches feature fluffy egg rounds, herbed turkey sausage or falafel, tangy feta, and a maple-kissed English muffin or chickpea pancake — all with a Mediterranean twist.
Ingredients:
For the Muffins (or Use English Muffins):
1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp maple syrup
½ cup water (adjust for pancake batter consistency)
Olive oil for cooking
For the Filling:
4 eggs
4 Mediterranean turkey sausage patties or falafel rounds
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Fresh spinach or arugula
Optional: thin-sliced cucumber or red onion
Optional Add-Ons:
Hummus or tzatziki spread
A drizzle of maple syrup for that McGriddle sweetness
Instructions:
1. Make the Chickpea Muffins (Pancakes):
In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, maple syrup, and water until smooth.
Heat a nonstick skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
Cook small pancakes (~3-4 inches wide) for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
2. Cook Eggs:
Whisk eggs and cook in a lightly oiled ring mold or muffin pan to make round patties. Season lightly.
3. Cook Sausage or Falafel:
Heat and cook your Mediterranean sausage patties or falafel according to package or homemade instructions.
4. Assemble Sandwiches:
Layer chickpea muffin, sausage/falafel, egg, sun-dried tomato, spinach, and feta.
Add optional hummus or tzatziki. Top with another chickpea muffin.
✅ Tips:
Make a batch of chickpea muffins ahead and refrigerate/freeze for later.
Add a touch of maple syrup or honey between layers to mimic classic McGriddle sweetness.
Use egg whites or vegan eggs to lighten it up.
These reheat well! Just wrap in foil and toast in the oven.
❓ Q & A:
Q: Can I use regular English muffins?
A: Yes! For a more classic McGriddle feel, lightly toast and drizzle with maple syrup.
Q: How do I make it vegetarian?
A: Use falafel or a veggie sausage patty. You can also go fully plant-based with vegan cheese and egg substitute.
Q: Are chickpea muffins gluten-free?
A: Yes! Chickpea flour is naturally gluten-free.
Q: Can I meal prep these?
A: Absolutely. Store assembled sandwiches in the fridge (3 days) or freezer (up to 1 month). Reheat in the oven or toaster oven.
Nutrition (Approx. per sandwich with chickpea muffin & turkey sausage):
Calories: ~360
Protein: 22g
Fat: 17g
Carbs: 28g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: ~620mg