Apple chicken meatballs: Easy and Healthy Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on traditional meatballs using healthy turkey and apple for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup apples, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, chopped apples, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, turkey bacon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
- For added moisture, consider adding a tablespoon of applesauce to the mixture.
- Serve with a side of greens or over whole-grain pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Apple Chicken Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs, Healthy Recipe