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    Momma Fit Lyndsey » Recipes » Dinner

    Eggless Meatballs

    Published: Jan 7, 2022 by Lyndsey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These are the BEST juicy eggless meatballs you will find. Easy to make with no egg and other simple ingredients like ground beef or turkey, olive oil, cheese and seasoning. Gluten and grain free! On your table in less than 25 minutes!

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    • Eggless Meatballs

    This meal has become an almost weekly staple in our house. If you're a fan of meatballs too, then you are probably looking for a healthy version but maybe you haven't found one that tastes like a genuine juicy and delicious Italian meatball yet?

    Search no more! These eggless meatballs are literally the best tasting meatballs I've made at home and super juicy despite being made with no egg.

    If you cooking for individuals with allergies or have just run out of eggs, don't worry you won't need them! These eggless meatballs have just a few simple ingredients and in less than 25 minutes you'll have a delicious and family friendly meal on the table.

    Meatballs are a huge hit in our house and if you like them too, be sure to try these buffalo chicken meatballs, slow cooker Swedish ones or this Instant Pot turkey version.

    What Makes This Recipe Work

    • Can be baked in the oven, instant pot or slow cooker.
    • Quick and easy to make by hand mixing, no need for a food processor.
    • Grain and gluten free, made without breadcrumbs. Made without milk or yogurt and can be made dairy free by omitting cheese. Keto friendly and easy to adapt for allergy needs.
    • Perfect beginner recipe for baby or toddlers. No eggs, no onion and smooth texture.
    • Juicy and flavorful despite not being made with milk!
    • Italian eggless meatballs can be made with ground beef, ground chicken, pork, sausage or turkey. Delicious on top of spaghetti squash!

    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

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    • Olive oil makes a perfect egg substitute for meatballs.
    • Italian seasoning or whichever all purpose seasoning blend you prefer.
    • Ground meat: I used ground turkey, however you can use ground chicken, beef or sausage.

    How to Make This Recipe

    This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cook time and temperatures.

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    • Step 1: Combine all of the ingredients together in a large bowl
    • Step 2: Use your hands to gently incorporate all of the ingredients. You do not want to over-mix as this will lead to hard, tough meatballs.
    • Step 3: Use a cookie scoop to scoop out a ball of meat. Use the size scoop that you want for the size of the meatball you want. Alternatively, if you only have a large scoop you can divide a large scoop in half to make two smaller balls.
    • Step 4: Place meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake according to recipe time and size.

    Expert Tips

    • You can swap almond flour for oat flour make with oatmeal if desired.
    • Top with homemade sauce or your favorite jarred sauce and serve with spaghetti, a side of green beans or in a sandwich for an easy weeknight meal.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop in sauce, in the oven at 350F or in the microwave until heated through.
    • Make Ahead: Recipe can be prepped ahead up to 2 days in advance and baked in the oven when ready.
    • Freezer: Assemble and freeze eggless meatballs on a baking sheet. Once frozen, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. They can be cooked straight from frozen allowing an extra few minutes per side during baking.

    FAQs

    What can replace eggs in meatballs?

    Although there are many options for making meatballs with no eggs, my favorite is olive oil because of the flavor and moisture it imparts. You can also try buttermilk, plain yogurt, cheese or even unsweetened applesauce.

    Some may argue if eggs are necessary for meatballs and I tend to agree. My eggless meatballs with turkey have no egg and are very tasty and juicy.

    How long does it take to cook meatballs at 400F?

    Depending on the size, meatballs take anywhere from 5 minutes per side to 12 minutes per side. For this recipe they are considered small and only took 5 minutes per side.

    If baking at 350F they will take anywhere from 7-14 minutes per side. They will be considered done when an instant read thermometer reads 165F when inserted.

    eggless meatballs on a baking sheet

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    Eggless Meatballs

    These are the BEST juicy eggless meatballs you will find. Easy to make with no egg and other simple ingredients like ground beef or turkey, olive oil, cheese and seasoning. Gluten and grain free! On your table in less than 25 minutes!
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time 22 minutes minutes
    Servings 25 meatballs
    Calories 248kcal
    Author Lyndsey

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground turkey beef, sausage or chicken also fine
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese
    • ⅓ cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup parsley chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions

    • Combine all of the ingredients together in a large bowl.
    • Use your hands to gently incorporate all of the ingredients. You do not want to over-mix as this will lead to hard, tough meatballs.
    • Use a cookie scoop to scoop out a ball of meat. Use the size scoop that you want for the size of the meatball you want. Alternatively, if you only have a large scoop you can divide a large scoop in half to make two smaller balls.
    • Place meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake. For small meatballs bake at 350F for 6 minutes per side. For medium ones bake 8-10 minutes per side and for large meatballs bake at 12 minutes per side.
    • Be sure to temp with an instant read thermometer to 165F.

    Notes

    • You can swap almond flour for oat flour make with oatmeal if desired.
    • Top with homemade sauce or your favorite jarred sauce and serve with spaghetti, a side of green beans or in a sandwich for an easy weeknight meal.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop in sauce, in the oven at 350F or in the microwave until heated through.
    • Make Ahead: Recipe can be prepped ahead up to 2 days in advance and baked in the oven when ready.
    • Freezer: Assemble and freeze eggless meatballs on a baking sheet. Once frozen, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. They can be cooked straight from frozen allowing an extra few minutes per side during baking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 5meatballs | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16.3g
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    1. Kate

      April 12, 2023 at 2:03 pm

      What if you don't have oatmeal OR almond flour?
      Thanks!

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      • Lyndsey

        April 17, 2023 at 4:46 pm

        you could try breadcrumbs! I've only used almond flour personally.

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