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turkey apple meatballs

Easy Turkey Apple Meatballs

These sweet and savory turkey apple meatballs are soft, protein-packed, and perfect for toddlers—great for meal prep, freezing, or dipping!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 16 meatballs (depending on size)

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 apple peeled and shredded (about ½–¾ cup)
  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt more to taste or omit
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme or sage optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven – Set to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix ingredients – In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, shredded apple, breadcrumbs or almond flour, egg, and seasonings. Mix until just combined—don’t overwork.
  • Form meatballs – Roll into 1½-inch meatballs (you’ll get around 16–18) and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake – Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the centers are cooked through and lightly golden.
  • Cool & serve – Let cool slightly and serve warm with your toddler’s favorite dip or side!

Notes

If you want to make these even easier, then just mix the ground meat + shredded apple + egg + breadcrumbs or almond flour + salt & pepper!
Keyword dinner, gluten-free, high protein, kid friendly, meal prep, meatballs, toddler friendly
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