See How Maple Syrup Transforms These 20 Sweet and Savory Recipes

Amp up your breakfast toast with tahini, a sesame seed-based paste that it is a fabulous swap for peanut butter, then seal the deal with banana slices and a drizzle of maple syrup. It's so good—and good for you, too.

This pumpkin pie is truly next level. First things first, take a look at that crust; it's made with layers of thin and crispy phyllo dough. Chinese five-spice and maple syrup add even more flavor to the beloved pumpkin filling.

Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free, everyone in your family will enjoy digging into this pretty-in-pink pudding for the first meal of the day. Make it up to five days in advance so that you can tuck into a bowl whenever you want.

Here's a New England-twist on a classic Spanish dessert. Instead of a caramel-y drizzle on top, we've boiled maple syrup until it becomes even richer and thicker—it's the perfect topping for a creamy custard dessert.

Whether you serve these berries with pound cake, ice cream, or just eat them with a spoon, they're guaranteed to be delicious. Strawberries are roasted with oranges and lemons, dry white wine, maple syrup, and star anise pods for a fragrant flavor.

Skip the store-bought stuff and make your own granola for breakfast, a snack, or a topping to yogurt or ice cream. Rolled oats are sweetened with pure maple syrup, light brown sugar, and plenty of bittersweet chocolate chunks, then amped up with nuts and dried fruit.

Here's a delicious way to enhance kohlrabi, a slightly sweet root vegetable. Blanched hazelnuts, fresh thyme, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup boost its flavor, making it the perfect cold weather side dish.

You won't miss the jam in these delectable thumbprint cookies. The dough is taken from ordinary to extraordinary with shelled pistachios, which adds a nutty flavor and naturally vibrant green color. Maple syrup is cooked down and cooled for a thick, creamy filling that's perfect for these bite-sized treats.

A trio of rich, dark flavors create this luscious coffee drink. Maple syrup sweetens a batch of strong coffee—and, of course, there's whiskey because what would Irish coffee be without it?

This riff on the classic cereal snack mix uses maple syrup and thyme to transform pretzels, nuts, rice cereal, and cheddar crackers into an irresistible snack.

Get the party started with this crowd-pleasing appetizer that's so easy to make. Just wrap seasoned Brussels sprouts with a piece of bacon and bake until crispy; serve with a Dijon and maple syrup dip on the side.

Grab a piece of buttery brioche and start spreading this made-for-fall mix. Pure pumpkin purée is mixed with butter, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice for a warm start to your morning.

Somewhere in between coffee cake and a morning glory muffin are these spiced, buttery muffins—it's a match made in maple heaven.

Maple and whiskey warm the soul so it only makes sense to shake them up together in this fabulous take on a Manhattan.

Whether you eat it at home or on-the-go, this revitalizing smoothie packs in plenty of antioxidants, heart-healthy greens, and natural sweetness thanks to coconut milk, maple syrup, and chopped fruit.

Any chocolate dessert is sure to be a hit but this is a real showstopper. Made with maple sugar instead of granulated sugar, it's just the addition that this pecan pie-inspired dessert was craving.

Made with barley, almond milk, sweet potatoes, bananas, and maple syrup, this breakfast delight is just as good as it is good for you.

The secret to these pumpkin scones is in grating a stick of frozen butter, which helps the butter to become evenly incorporated throughout the dough and create flaky layers. A maple glaze is the delicious, fabulous icing on top.

When you can't decide between a chocolate chip cookie or an oatmeal raisin cookie, make these sweet treats. Free of dairy, gluten, and refined sugar, who wouldn't love digging into these chewy chocolate cookies?

Make use of plums, which are in season during fall, in this light and healthy breakfast pudding. Just a couple tablespoons of pure maple syrup lightly sweetens rolled oats.