Get the Recipe: Whole30 Baked Meatballs
These Whole30 Baked Meatballs are easy, healthy and delicious! They are baked in the oven, making them super easy for dinner or meal prep. Both kids and adults love these!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds grass fed ground beef
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped finely
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp Octonuts Almond Protein Powder
- pinch sea salt
- 3/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 2 tbsp freshly parsley, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Next, add all ingredients except marinara sauce to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to combine mixture until uniform.
- Form meat mixture into 1.5 inch meatballs. Then, place meatballs 1 inch from each other on baking sheet.
- Next, bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Then, add marinara to a large casserole dish. Place cooked meatballs on top and bake for 20 minutes.
- Finally, remove from oven and serve with veggie noodles or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- To substitute the 2 tbsp Almond powder, use 2 tbsp almond flour AND 1 tbsp tapioca flour.
- Meatballs are done baking when they have reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Use a meat thermometer to test doneness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Calories: 421kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 53g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 182mg, Sodium: 810mg, Potassium: 1265mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 779IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 8mg