15 Plant-Based Recipes That Celebrate Maple Syrup – One Green Planet

Maple syrup is a wonderful treat that adds sweetness and a distinct, deep rich flavor to both sweet and savory dishes.

While we should not forget that this food is still packed with sugar and should be consumed in moderation, it also comes with some added benefits.

As opposed to refined sugar, maple syrup contains minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, and manganese.

With all that said, let’s just enjoy maple syrup as a delicious sweet treat that works beautifully in many desserts and savory recipes. These 15 OGP recipes don’t include an incidental glug of maple syrup but rather celebrate its special flavor in full glory.

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1. Simple Maple Dijon Tofu Burgers

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If you think making veggie burgers from scratch is too intimidating, you clearly haven’t met this amazing recipe for Simple Maple Dijon Tofu Burgers by Amrita Levan, yet! Basically, all you have to do is chop everything up in the food processor, form the mix into patties, and bake. In the meantime, you’ll whip up an easy maple mustard mayonnaise, and presto! Delicious and flavorful vegan burgers in no time. Maximum taste, minimum crying: that’s our motto.

2. Maple Bacon Doughnuts

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Say hello to breakfast! These light and fluffy Maple Bacon Doughnuts by Gabrielle St. Claire are covered with a sweet maple glaze and topped with smoky vegan bacon — all the best flavors of breakfast in one amazing treat. Not only are these fluffy doughnuts flavorful and delicious, they’re practically effortless to make!

3. Kabocha With Maple Butter Glaze and Fried Sage

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Butter squash is a delicious, golden-hued favorite in the fall, but if you feel like trying something new, check out this Kabocha With Maple Butter Glaze and Fried Sage by Sabrina Russo! In this recipe, the orange squash is sliced, tossed in a buttery mixture of maple sugar, cinnamon, and vegan butter, and then baked until brown. As if this wasn’t delicious enough, it’s also topped with crispy, fried sage, and plenty of pine nuts.

4. Maple Cinnamon Shortbread

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These little Maple Cinnamon Shortbread cookies by Maryke Wylde are very simple to make and very hard to get wrong. These keep well and make lovely Christmas gifts. They smell so good while baking. You could make these gluten-free with a simple substitute of the flour. They will be just as tasty. The best thing about these is that you will not miss the butter. They are crispy and delicious little vegan bites!

5. Southern-fried Tofu With Maple Dill Sauce

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This recipe for Southern-fried Tofu With Maple Dill Sauce by Marieke Gruwel can turn any tofu hater into a tofu lover. They are crunchy and indulgent and are made even tastier when dipped generously into the maple dill sauce. Boring, bland tofu no more!

6. Maple-Mustard Roasted Carrots and Apples

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Maple-Mustard Roasted Carrots and Apples by Maggie Wescott make a decadent side dish or an entire meal. It’s the perfect recipe to make during fall and holiday gatherings! Apples and carrots are tossed with maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and aquafaba to create an easy and delicious oil-free recipe.

7. Vanilla Maple French Toast Bake

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This easy Vanilla Maple French Toast Bake by Nicole Malik tastes exactly like traditional French toast, but it’s 100 percent vegan and a lot less work! You can even prepare this the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. That’s a win!

8. Maple Peanut Butter Blondies

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These Maple Peanut Butter Blondies by Medha Swaminathan are made with only seven ingredients, one bowl, and half an hour’s time. These bars are no-stress and delicious. They’re extremely moist and fudgy and packed with maple and peanut butter — perfect for the holidays!

9. French Mini Apple Tarts with Caramelized Maple Syrup Glaze and Roasted Pecans

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These French Mini Apple Tarts with Caramelized Maple Syrup Glaze and Roasted Pecans by Lena Novak make the perfect dessert or treat to enjoy with your favorite beverage!

10. Pumpkin Maple Galette

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This rustic and easy-to-make Pumpkin Maple Galette by Pavani Nandula is a great take on traditional pumpkin pie. The dough for the crust is very very easy to work with. It bakes beautifully into a buttery golden-colored galette. The filling could not be any simpler — cream cheese adds a little tang, while maple syrup gives the warmth and depth of flavor.

11. Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts With Maple Glaze

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These Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts With Maple Glaze by Jessica Bose are great for an autumn morning. This recipe is a healthier alternative to a fried, fall favorite.

12. Spicy Maple Roasted Acorn Squash

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Sweet and spicy flavors come together in this delicious and comforting autumn Spicy Maple Roasted Acorn Squash by Angelina Papanikolaou.

13. Blueberry Caramelized Maple Pecan Breakfast Bars Drizzled with Chocolate

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These Blueberry Caramelized Maple Pecan Breakfast Bars Drizzled with Chocolate by Stephanie McKinnie are a treat worth waking up for. These bars are healthy; they are highly satisfying for breakfast and a great sweet treat. They have a hint of blueberry with a lovely caramelized maple pecan crunch. In addition, they are naturally refined sugar, vegan and gluten-free.

14. Instant Pot Maple BBQ Baked Beans

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Baked beans are a total comfort food. They are filling, flavorful, and cozy! These homemade baked beans are nutritious, delicious, super easy, and inexpensive! The ingredient list may look long, but these beans come together quickly and have a deep, rich combination of spicy, tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors. While an instant pot makes this process faster, you can also use a slow cooker! Try making these Instant Pot Maple BBQ Baked Beans by Tara Weir next time you want something cozy! You won’t be disappointed.

15. Maple Maca Amaranth Porridge

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This Maple Maca Amaranth Porridge by Claire Ragozzino is a great breakfast to jump-start your day! It’s healthy, tasty, and can easily be customized.

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