Turkey Meatballs (Meal Prep)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbsground turkey(93% lean)
• 1/3 cupbreadcrumbs(whole wheat, or rolled oats for GF)
• 1 largeegg
• 3 clovesgarlic(minced)
• 1/4 cupfresh parsley(finely chopped)
• 2 tbspParmesan cheese(grated, optional)
• 1 tspItalian seasoning
• 1/2 tspred pepper flakes
• 1 tspsalt
• 1/2 tspblack pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently — don't overwork the meat.

3. 3

   Use a 1.5-inch cookie scoop or your hands to roll uniform meatballs (about 24–26 total).

4. 4

   Arrange on the prepared baking sheet with space between each meatball.

5. 5

   Bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temp) and lightly golden.

6. 6

   Cool completely before portioning into meal prep containers.

7. 7

   Serve with marinara sauce, over rice, pasta, or on their own.

Pro Tips

• ✓Cold ingredients and a light hand when mixing are the keys to tender, not dense, meatballs.
• ✓Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform meatballs that cook evenly.
• ✓Freeze half the batch — meatballs freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.
• ✓These are excellent for kids' lunches or added to soups for extra protein.