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Ground Chicken Meatballs

Ground Chicken Meatballs That Make Toddler Meals Joyful

These Ground Chicken Meatballs are a nutritious choice for toddlers, packed with protein and essential vitamins, making mealtime a joyful experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 1 cup Carrot (grated) Can substitute with sweet potato.
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach (finely chopped) Can substitute with kale.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pink Salt Omit for infants under 1 year.
  • 1 cup Oat Flour (or Baby Oatmeal) Can use quinoa flour for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the ground chicken, grated carrot, and finely chopped baby spinach in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle in the dried thyme, oregano, and pink salt. Add oat flour and drizzle in the avocado oil, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1/2 to 1 inch in size, spacing them 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until golden brown, ensuring they are fully cooked.
  5. Let the meatballs cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for later use.

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