Vegan Savory Sausage Balls

Satisfy your cravings with these Vegan Savory Sausage Balls—an irresistible plant-based twist on the classic appetizer! Made with wholesome ingredients like textured vegetable protein (TVP), vital wheat gluten, and ground flaxseed, these sausage balls are packed with protein and bursting with bold flavors. A blend of smoked paprika, sage, and crushed fennel seeds gives them a perfectly spiced, sausage-like taste, while maple syrup and soy sauce add a subtle, savory-sweet balance. Easy to prep in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection in the oven, these crowd-pleasing bites are perfect as a party appetizer or a snack on the go. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a flavor-packed vegan treat that no one can resist!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup nutritional yeast
• 1.5 cups vital wheat gluten
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and 5 tablespoons of water. Mix well and let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.

Step 3

In another bowl, pour the boiling water over the textured vegetable protein (TVP) and let it sit for 5 minutes to rehydrate.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rehydrated TVP, thickened flaxseed mixture, nutritional yeast, vital wheat gluten, all-purpose flour, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried sage, crushed fennel seeds, soy sauce, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Mix everything well until it forms a sticky dough. You may need to use your hands to knead it slightly to ensure even distribution of ingredients.

Step 6

Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a tablespoon each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 8

Remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Enjoy the savory vegan sausage balls plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1273.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2659.1

Total Fat 47.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3826.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 377.4g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 1339.5mg	0%
Iron 43.9mg	0%
Potassium 4864.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.0%

Protein: 56.7%

Carbs: 27.3%