This is the best Healthy Turkey Meatloaf recipe! Made with fresh ground turkey, it’s so moist and loaded with flavor!
Serve this with Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes or Cauliflower Rice and a vegetable, like Balsamic Brussel Sprouts or Roasted Green Beans for the perfect healthy meal.
We are a meatloaf loving family! I wanted to make a clean eating version so instead of usually the ground beef, I swapped it out for lean 99% fat free ground turkey and it is so fabulous.
This turkey meatloaf is so moist and the flavor is fabulous! I really think it has to do with sauteing the onion and garlic first until they are nice and caramelized. The whole family loves it!
I usually like to make 2 meatloaves at a time. They are perfect to freeze and have for those days when you are struggling for time. You can freeze the loaves cooked or uncooked. If freezing uncooked, place the loaf on a baking sheet and freeze until hardened. Then wrap it in foil and place in a freezer bags. Thaw overnight or for at least 8 hours before baking.
How to Make Turkey Meatloaf
Heat coconut oil or olive oil in a saute pan.
Cook onion and garlic in oil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place the cooked onion and garlic in a large bowl to cool for 5 minutes.
Mix turkey, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, and pepper with onion mixture.
Shape into a “loaf” and place in a glass baking dish
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes or until cooked completely through.
ENJOY!
Pro Tips:
Make this turkey meatloaf gluten free by substituting with gluten free breadcrumbs or by using 1/2 cup of uncooked old fashioned oatmeal.
Use store bought egg replacer in place of regular eggs if desired.
Substitute the ketchup topping for BBQ sauce for a change.
Try these other healthy recipes using ground turkey too:
Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP coconut oil or olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 20 ounces 1 20 oz package of 99% Fat Free ground turkey eat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or 2 pieces of Ezekiel bread toasted and broken into pieces.
- 1 egg or 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Melt coconut oil in a saute pan.
- Cook onion and garlic in melted oil for about 5-7 minutes until soft, stirring occasionally.
- Place the cooked onion and garlic in a large bowl to cool for 5 minutes.
- Mix turkey, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, and pepper with onion mixture.
- Shape into a "Loaf" and place in a glass baking dish.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until cooked completely through.
Alex M says
This is my families favorite meatloaf recipe! They ask me to make it all the time!
Sherri says
I’m so happy to hear this!! Thank you for letting me know!
Tabitha says
I’m a decent cook, but nothing to shout about. Been trying to eat clean and be healthy and was looking for something new to try with the ground turkey I got from Costco. Tried this out and my husband, who rarely compliments what I’ve made unless it’s lasagna (lol!) said “two thumbs up!” I will definitely be saving this recipe. Thank you!!
Sherri says
I’m SO happy to hear this! 🙂
Kelly says
Is the serving size per slice?
Sherri says
Yes. For 6 equal sized slices.( as close as possible) 🙂
Mikayla says
Hi there, I was wondering how much is a serving? And how many calories per serving? Hope you can help! Thanks
Annette Turrentine says
This looks great! I’m going to make it with your recipe first. Then, I will make your recipe using 1 piece toasted bread & 1/4 cup crumbled cornbread, a little poultry seasoning and some sage (I love sage with turkey.), and I’ll throw in some coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries. Maybe I’ll drizzle some turkey gravy over it. Baked potato or baked sweet potato and green beans would be the sides. Of coarse, crustless pumpkin pie in a small mason jar is the perfect ending. How about a little Thanksgiving any time of year! Yea! Thank you.
Paula Zugmaier says
My daughter suggested this recipe, knowing I like to use ground turkey AND that her dad loves meatloaf–after the first bite, Dad said, “Make this AGAIN!” And I have, many times!
The coconut oil gives a subtle sweet flavor to the turkey and it’s so easy to throw together!
(I started cutting up a whole bag of onions when I buy one and freezing them in baggies–this really saves on time!)
Five stars!!
Sherri says
I’m SO happy to hear it was such a hit!!
Leslie says
Wow! I made this fo dinnerand it was delish! Because ground tukey can be bland, I did add my own seasonings to the recipe: added poultry spices, thyme, chayenne and sriracha ketchup. Countered the savory spice with a sweet potato and it was a delicious clean meal
Sherri says
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend 🙂
swathi says
Very nice, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning.
Miz Helen says
I am ready for some Meatloaf and your recipe looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Ashley says
This looks wonderful!! I am doing a clean eating collection post on Tuesday on my blog. May I include this recipe (photo and link back)?
Sherri says
Absolutely! Thank you so much!
Carney says
Hello!
Could I make this in a crockpot/ slow cooker?! I’m hoping so!
Thanks!!
Sherri says
Absolutely!! You can cook it for 5-6 hours on low 🙂
christine colton says
Can you make this without the bread crumbs?!
Sherri says
You could use oatmeal instead of bread crumbs. I have done that several times. I use the old fashioned oats but you could put them in the food processor to make more fine if you’d like.
Kate says
Just made this meatloaf for the first time and let me tell you, it was PERFECT! (Probably shouldn’t admit this, but hubby and I ate the whole thing in one sitting!) I’ve made other turkey meatloaf recipes and they were dry, or had a bunch of spices added but we still kind of bland. This recipe was simple, yet tasted like it had a lot more ingredients, and it was also NOT DRY 🙂 Thank you! Looking forward to trying more of your recipes and checking out your site.
Sherri says
I’m so glad you liked it! We are known to eat the whole thing ourselves too! 🙂
Kristina & Millie says
we love cooking with ground turkey – not only is it healthier but the meat will pick up the flavors of the spices and seasonings so well! This recipe sounds delish and I can’t wait to give it a try. Hubby LOVES meatloaf!
Jann Olson says
Sounds like a wonderful and healthy meatloaf! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Terry says
Hi Sherri,
This sounds delicious! I was recently introduced to Ezekial bread – sounds like a great way to use it.
Thanks,
Terry
Fe says
This look so good. I am going to have to try it. Thanks for sharing over at the Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Lisa @ Fun Money Finds says
Saving this to my favorite. I always use turkey for meatballs and meatloaf and can always use some new recipes. Can’t wait to try these!
Michelle says
We eat ground turkey quite a bit. I’ve made a meatloaf with it before and wasn’t a fan. Now, I read your recipe and so going to try it with the onions carmelized. I love turkey burgers so that is as far as we get. Your recipes just inspired me. I like how you suggested what to pair it with. I do that too in my recipes, a nice touch for the newbie cooks. Linking from Pieced Pastimes.
Christine says
Your husband is a GENIUS! Healthy. Caramelized onions. Comfort food. On a side note, I love when I can convince my husband to cook, too. I sometimes underestimate his abilities and a girl needs to be reminded the man can cook!
GiGi Eats says
OH HECK YES! I haven’t had turkey in some time, but I am 100000% game!
Jocelyn says
I made this for lunch today, and everyone loved it! I know this sounds strange, but I baked it in a pie pan instead of a loaf pan. I find meatloaf cooks faster and more evenly this way, without risk of drying out on top. Also, it’s easier to cut and serve. (I guess you could say it’s more of a meat pie than a meat loaf, but it tastes just the same!)
Sherri says
That is a fabulous idea!! I’m going to try it myself next time I make it! I love learning something new 🙂
Carmen says
My friend substitutes turkey for just about any traditional ground beef meal. I am not a huge fan of ground turkey but will definitely be trying this one! Looks delicious!