Description
These meatballs freeze wonderfully! Make a big batch and freeze extras for later. You can use ground chicken or lean beef instead of turkey. Add grated carrots or sweet potato for extra nutrition! Always use plain pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cupcanned pumpkin (unsweetened, nospices)
- 1egg
- 1/4 cupoat flour (or coconut flour for grain-free option)
- 1 tablespoonflaxseed meal (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoonturmeric (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat yourovento 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet withparchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, pumpkin, egg, oat flour, and flaxseed meal. If using turmeric, add it now. Mix well.
- Use aspoonor smallcookie scoopto form 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked and slightly golden.
- Let the meatballs cool completely before serving to your dog.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
These meatballs freeze wonderfully! Make a big batch and freeze extras for later. You can use ground chicken or lean beef instead of turkey. Add grated carrots or sweet potato for extra nutrition! Always use plain pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
Nutrition
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 12mg
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 4g