Egg-free AIP/Paleo Breakfast Meatballs Recipe
These Egg-free AIP/Paleo Breakfast Meatballs are a savory and sweet way to start your day. Packed with ground turkey, fresh veggies, and aromatic herbs, they offer a juicy, flavorful, and nutrient-rich breakfast that’s both dairy-free and grain-free. Perfect for those following an autoimmune protocol (AIP) or paleo diet, these meatballs are easy to prepare and bake to perfection in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 20 meatballs (1 inch each)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo/AIP
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Meatball Mixture
- 1 lb ground turkey (or ground chicken)
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
- ½ cup peeled and shredded apple (any variety)
- ½ cup diced yellow onions
- ¾ cup finely diced celery
- 2 cups peeled and shredded sweet potato
- 1 cup finely diced cremini mushrooms
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 TBSP fresh sage
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the meatballs do not stick during baking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix ground turkey with olive oil, sea salt, shredded apple, diced onions, diced celery, shredded sweet potato, diced cremini mushrooms, and all the dried and fresh herbs until well incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, shape the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 inch in diameter, ensuring each is evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the formed meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet to allow even heat circulation.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and have a slight golden exterior.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh oregano or other fresh herbs before serving to add a pop of color and extra flavor.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be substituted with ground chicken.
- Make sure to finely dice and shred vegetables to ensure even texture in meatballs.
- These meatballs freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of ground cayenne or chili flakes to the mixture.
- Use fresh herbs for garnish to enhance flavor profiles.
