These vegan burgers are all kinds of healthy and delicious rolled into one. It may seem odd to add granola to a veggie burger, and I wasn’t sure it was going to work, but the Maple Granola from Golden Girl Granola has just the right amount of sweetness to complement the sweet potato and the right amount of crunch to add texture to the burger. I wanted to pack them with nutrition and I think the beans, walnuts, kale and flax seed do that quite well and add loads of flavor. The best part is these are so easy to make it’s ridiculous. Dinner on the table in no time at all 🙂
I’m not a huge fan of granola, in fact I rarely eat it, but a year ago I had a chance to try a sample of Golden Girl Granola and I was blown away. The oats are cut super thin and delicate and just perfectly spiced and sweetened, without any unnecessary crappy ingredients. I have always thought of granola as big crunchy clumps and clusters, which I really don’t like; this was revolutionary to my taste buds. And then, a few months ago, I heard they were having a recipe contest and I jumped at the chance – the winner gets a years supply of granola – yes, please!
Hope you like these burgers, and if you like lightly sweetened, delicately flavored, not-going-to-break-your-teeth-off granola, then look up Golden Girl. It’s good! This post has been added to the Plant-Based Potluck Party, Saucy Saturdays and Meat Free Mondays -all places for awesome recipe sharing and inspiration! 
- 1 cup cooked sweet potato, lightly mashed *
- 1⅓ cups Golden Girl Granola Forest Maple
- 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 cups walnuts
- ½ cup baby spinach (2 oz)
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ - 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- In a food processor, pulse the granola several times until it is just a bit finer. Separate ground granola into two portions. 1 cup in a pie plate or shallow dish to use for crusting the burgers later on and ⅓ cup in a large bowl where you will be adding the rest of the burger ingredients.
- Put the cannellini beans in the food processor and pulse several times until broken up but not completely smooth. Add to bowl.
- Pulse the walnuts a few times in the processor and add to bowl (again, you want smaller pieces but not crumbs).
- Add the spinach to the processor and pulse until bite size bits and add to bowl.
- Add the remainder of the ingredients and mash it all together until well combined.
- Let chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with oil.
- Using a ⅓ measuring cup, scoop out the dough.
- Form the scoops into round patties with your hands and then gently coat the tops, bottoms and sides with the reserved granola.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake 15 minutes, then turn patties over and bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite burger bun and toppings.
Looks good! I’m always looking for new veggie burger recipes to try out, and these look totally unique. Can’t wait to try them.
Thanks! They are yummy 🙂
This is so creative! I can totally imagine how the maple granola would taste with sweet potato though, yum 🙂
Thanks! It is an awesome combo :).
wow this combo really sounds great! 🙂 very imaginative!
keep up the good work!
xx jade
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Thanks 🙂
What a great combination of savory and sweet and the texture seems like it will be right on. I’ll look for that granola next time grocery shopping! Thanks for sharing this with #SaucySaturdays.
Thanks! :-). It’s really good granola and I think you can get it online too.
I have never made a sweet potato patty before! My hubby loves sweet potatoes and I know he will love the crunchy texture of the granola! Thanks for linking up to #SaucySaturdays~
Thanks! Oh, you should try them – sweet & savory & so good :-).
WOnderful creativity here!! Thanks so much for linking up at #SaucySaturdays
Thanks! 🙂
How delectable! I adore the chunky texture and complex flavor of these amazing veggie burgers, so I am delighted that you shared your healthy and delicious Granola Crusted Sweet Potato Burgers with us on the Plant-Based Potluck Party Link Up. I can’t wait to try your recipe. I’m pinning and sharing.
I also appreciate the opportunity to explore your vegan recipes and make a new blogging friend!
Oh thank you! I always like hearing feedback and making new friends :-). I love the linky party; thank you so much for putting it together so we can all discover new recipes and find inspiration!
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I know you’ve been over already, but just wanted to say I am loving these burgers. Thanks for submitting them to Meat Free Mondays, I was delighted to publish it as a featured recipe. It’s great inspiration for everyone.
I’m glad you liked them, that makes me so happy to hear 🙂
Oh and stumbled, tweeted and pinned 🙂 And the new linky is live.