• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Wash and halve brussel sprouts. Toss with garlic powder and salt in a small mixing bowl. 
• Arrange bacon slices on a work surface. Brush with maple syrup and sprinkle with black pepper. 
• Slice bacon slices in half with a sharp knife.
• Beginning with the flat side of the brussel sprout, wrap bacon around tightly. Each bacon slice should wrap around 1-2 times. Secure end of bacon underneath the brussel sprout. 
• Arrange bacon wrapped brussel sprouts on prepared baking sheet. Brush with additional maple syrup and top with black pepper.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until brussel sprouts are tender and bacon is crisp. 

For Lemon Aioli:

• Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional chili powder. Garnish with additional lemon zest.

For Spicy Maple Syrup

• Mix maple syrup, back pepper, and chili flakes. Add more or less chili flakes to taste. If you'd like it spicer, allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.