Cheesy Turkey Mini Meatloaves

Why it works

Soft, high‑protein, portion‑controlled, and kids love anything mini.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey (or chicken)
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt + pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. (Also easy to make on the bake setting of an air fryer)
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
3. Scoop into a muffin tin (sprayed).
4. Bake 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
5. For kids: add a little extra ketchup on top.
6. For you: serve with a small side of mashed cauliflower or cottage cheese if tolerated.

Bariatric Portion

1 mini meatloaf (about 2.5 oz cooked)

• Calories: ~120
• Protein: ~15g
• Carbs: ~2g
• Fat: ~5g

Kid Portion

2 mini meatloaves

• Calories: ~240
• Protein: ~30g
• Carbs: ~4g
• Fat: ~10g