This Low Calorie Turkey Meatloaf for Weight Loss is just 174 calories and is packed with 17.2g of protein per slice. You can use a loaf pan or a cookie sheet to make a turkey meat loaf. Or you can use muffin cups to make mini turkey meatloaves!
Everything You’ll Need
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil – Any oil works here, olive oil is the most nutritious.
- 1 onion – Yellow onions are the best in this recipe, but white will also work
- 1 red bell – I use red to hide the veggie better but any color will work.
- 3 garlic cloves – You can cut down to one clove if garlic is a problem for you.
- 1 lb. ground turkey – Any ground meat will work here.
- 2 large eggs – You can also use 1/3 cup egg whites from the carton.
- ½ cup grated parmesan – I recommend fresh, but any parm or salty cheese will work.
- ¾ cup bread crumbs – Swap for gluten-free or keto breadcrumbs if you like.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce – Adds a ton of flavor and complexity, soy sauce also works.
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar – Adds lots of flavor, you can swap for more Worcestershire.
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning – I supplied a recipe below if you don’t have the spice blend.
- 1 teaspoon salt – Or skip for low sodium.
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper – Any pepper will work here, can also be skipped.
- ½ cup Low Calorie Barbecue Sauce – I supplied you with a recipe in the card below, but store-bought also works.
- Metric Measurements in Recipe Card Below
Low Calorie Healthy Turkey Meatloaf
Healthy Meatloaf Recipe Variations
Low Carb Turkey Meatloaf
To make this healthy turkey meatloaf low carb, make your own breadcrumbs with Low Calorie High Protein Bread. Simply toast a slice and cool it completely. Then grind it in your food processor.
Low Fat Turkey Meat Loaf
This turkey meatloaf is already low in fat. You can ensure to keep the fat low with 99% fat free ground turkey. Also, skip the olive oil and use olive oil spray instead. It gives off a light mist and will save you lots of fat.
Gluten-Free Turkey Meat Loaf
You can easily make this healthy turkey meatloaf gluten-free, juts use gluten free bread crumbs. You can also use your favorite gluten-free bread. Simply toast a slice and cool it completely. Then grind it in your food processor.
Low Sodium Turkey Meatloaf
To make a low sodium meatloaf skip the salt in the recipe (the BBQ sauce has enough flavor) and either get low sodium BBQ sauce, or make your one and skip the salt in that recipe.
Low Sugar Turkey Meat Loaf
To make a low sugar meatloaf make your own BBQ sauce and swap out the honey for keto syrup.
Healthy Meatloaf Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep
- Prep – Mix the meatloaf and add to a loaf pan or baking dish.
- Cover – Cover with plastic wrap, or a casserole lid.
- Refrigerate or Freeze – Will hold for 4 days in the fridge. And in the freezer for 1 month.
- Cook – Defrost overnight in the fridge if frozen. Uncover and cook as directed below (you can print out the recipe card and tape it to the top).
Leftover Storage
- Cook – Cook as directed below, rest and slice.
- Individual or Family Servings – Add one slice to a container for single serve. Or as many servings as you need for the full family for family servings. Cover and store for later.
- Refrigerate or Freeze – Will hold for 4 days in the fridge. And in the freezer for 1 month.
- Reheat – Defrost in the fridge if frozen. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, or the microwave for 3 minutes.
Low Calorie Turkey Meatloaf for Weight Loss
This healthy turkey meatloaf for weight loss is easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
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Low Calorie Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 whole onion finely chopped
- 1 whole red bell pepper finely chopped
- 3 garlic clove minced
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- ¾ cup bread crumbs (or regular or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup Low Calorie Barbecue Sauce or store-bought
Serve With:
- Low Calorie Mashed Potatoes (Just 62 Calories)
- Healthy Caesar Salad (Just 146 Calories)
- Oven Roasted Asparagus (Just 20 Calories)
- Low Calorie Biscuits (Just 170 Calories)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil a loaf pan with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, or olive oil baking spray. If you don't have a loaf pan oil, use a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a large skillet, heat a teaspoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and continue to sauté, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until soft. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the cooled onion mixture and the remaining ingredients except for 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce. Mix with your hands until just combined (over mixing will make a tough meat loaf).
- Transfer the meat mixture to the loaf pan and shape it into a loaf. (If you’re using a baking sheet just mold the meat loaf into a log shape.) Top with the remaining BBQ sauce.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Let the meat loaf rest for 10 minutes, then cut it into eight slices and serve.
Mini Meatloafs
- Oil 8 muffin cups, instead of a loaf pan.
- Add the prepared turkey meatloaf mixture to the cups, and bake for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Let the mini turkey meatloaves rest for 10 minutes, then remove from muffin tins and serve.
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About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published July 21, 2020 by Audrey Johns
- Most recent update on November 12, 2023 by Audrey Johns
I had to condense some old recipes and it ended up in this article, it’s pretty far down, sorry about that. But its now in a printable recipe card at least 🙂 https://loseweightbyeating.com/healthy-recipes-with-steak/
What happened to your beef meatloaf recipe? I’ve had it book marked since 2011ish and now it doesn’t work!!
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