Friday Foodie Finds #22

Do you like themes? I really like themes for posts. It's fun to have something to center a recipe search around.

I went to high school in New England, I go to college in New England, I've spent summers researching in New England, and I have fond family vacation memories of Canada.

The great Maple!

Thus it is only appropriate that this week's Friday Foodie Finds theme is maple syrup! All of the following recipes feature the woodsy sweetener!

You know, since to me today is the last day of fall (I can't wait to welcome winter tomorrow)! Oh, and today's giveaway is at the bottom of this post. But don't forget to also check out my giveaway page and make sure you've entered all of my current giveaways!

As always, V is for Vegan. On that note:

Amy's Maple Turtle Cake (V)

Yammie's Secretly Healthy Granola

Granola, in general, is healthful - it's packed with nuts, seeds, whole grains, and dried fruits to fuel your day! But depending on your needs, you may want one with higher protein, less added oil, and/or lower sugar than the norm. This one is a great option. It's made with egg whites, no refined sugar, and only 1Tbsp. olive oil (not that oil, sugar, or egg yolks are 'bad' by any means, but some people are overweight and trying to get into the normal range, are diabetic, or have CVD).

James's Maple Walnut Cream Tart

Marly's The Vegan Maple (V)

A savory recipe with sweet undertones? Yes, please - this sounds like a fabulous (albeit complicated) sandwich!

Natasha's Healthy Maple Walnut Apple Crumble

Healthy enough to eat for breakfast (it features oats, bran, flax seeds, and - of course - apples!) but tasty enough to eat for dessert. This would be perfect served with yogurt or ice cream. Or better yet, both!

Martha Stewart's Maple Cupcake

So it seems that bacon is a popular maple cupcake topper. Well, I'm giving away a yummy vegetarian alternative to bacon for you to top your maple (or other) cupcakes with!



Isn't he cute?



Today's 25 Days of Giveaways giveaway is for Crafty Rosy's Edible Christmas Cupcake Fondant Toppers!



Each piece is carefully handmade, they're all 100% edible, and they're vegetarian! No bacon here :)

This giveaway is open to everyone (yay!) and you have until December 14 to enter. Good luck!

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Don't forget to check my giveaways page to make sure you've entered all of my current giveaways! There's a new one every day during the 25 Days of Giveaways!

Have you ever had a maple sandwich?

What's your favorite way to eat maple syrup?

Do you (or have you ever) live(d) in New England or Canada?