Breakfast Meatballs for Baby Led Weaning
Servings: 20 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (93/7)
- 1 small Granny Smith Apple, peeled and grated (about 1/2 cup)*
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1-2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (would recommend 1 or omit for baby led weaning)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about the size of a golf ball) and arrange evenly on the prepared baking sheet. You should have about 20 meatballs.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the meatballs have cooked through and read 165 on a thermometer.
- Serve warm! Ideal side dishes could be any of the following: eggs, sweet potatoes, fruit or avocado slices!
Notes
*If using a grater with multiple sizes, choose the side with larger holes.