• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
• Trim bottoms of sprouts an remove any browned leaves. Wash and halve brussels sprouts. In a medium bowl, toss with salt and garlic powder.
• Lay out strips of bacon, brush with maple syrup and sprinkle with pepper. Cut each strip in half (or thirds for smaller sprouts).
• Wrap bacon around each brussels sprout half, with the ends of the bacon tucked under the flat part of the sprout.
• Lay sprouts, flat side down with bacon ends underneath, on the parchment-lined baking tray, leaving space between. Brush with remaining maple syrup, and sprinkle with additional pepper.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is crispy and sprouts are tender.

Lemon Aioli

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chili powder. Garnish with additional zest if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Spicy Maple Dip

• Combine maple syrup, chili flakes, and pepper. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving for a spicier dip and to allow flavors to meld.