Easy Turkey Sheet Pan Breakfast Sausages

Easy Turkey Sheet Pan Breakfast Sausages

Looking to incorporate more protein into your breakfast? You should! Eating a high-protein breakfast can set your day up on the right foot by providing your body with the energy it needs to start your day. Focusing on eating protein at breakfast (a good starting point for most adults is aiming for 20-30 g) can help regulate satiety, reduce cravings & crashes later in the day, and help us build muscle (which, yes, we ALL should be doing).

I love to prep these sheet pan breakfast sausages for a tasty, quick, and high-quality source of protein in the morning. They last in the fridge for about 5 days and in the freezer for about a month. So, they can last you all week (or month) long! They are low in fat, high in protein, and have virtually no carbohydrates (just a bit of maple syrup for that classic breakfast sausage flavor). This makes them a home run in my book and a regular in the rotation for breakfast prep.

Here's what you'll need:

  • 1 package of organic ground turkey (lean or extra lean), about 1-1.5 lbs
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (NOT pancake syrup)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Herbs de Provence from Trader Joe's (or another French herb blend that includes thyme, sage, lavender, and oregano) (can also just sub for one of those herbs)
  • 1 tsp onion salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp high-quality salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, to taste

How to make it:

  1. Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all ingredients except the ground turkey in a large glass bowl.
  3. Add the ground turkey and combine, ensuring all of the turkey is coated in the seasoning/syrup blend. You can use your hands or a sturdy rubber spatula for this.
  4. Pour the turkey mixture onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet, shaping it into a large rectangle. Keep shaping until the rectangle is about 1 inch in height.
  5. Sprinkle additional herbs and salt on top (optional).
  6. Place the sausage in the oven and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 165F.
  7. Allow to cool, then slice into squares.
  8. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge or freezer for easy meal prep!


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