Healthy Turkey Meatloaf {Low Carb, GF, Low Calorie}

Healthy Turkey Meatloaf baked on a sheet pan. This easy low calorie dinner recipe is simple to make, egg free, hearty, gluten free and family approved! Low Calorie + Low Carb + Gluten Free

Meatloaf dinners happen monthly in our house and I love it! Meatloaf is such an easy way to get a healthy dinner on the table with minimal effort and this classic recipe is one your family will definitely approve of!

For more meatloaf ideas, you can also try Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf and Carrot Zucchini Meatloaf. Also, so yummy!

Healthy Turkey Meatloaf

This meatloaf is made healthy with ground turkey, oats, sugar-free ketchup, onions, parsley and extra virgin olive oil. Simple ingredients that you already have on hand!

It's an easy throw together meal that's low calorie, gluten free and so delicious! Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. I like to make a double batch and freeze one meatloaf for a rainy day. You can freeze it up to 60 days.

What You Need

• 93% Lean Ground Turkey (or ground chicken)
• Gluten Free Rolled Oats
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Dried Parsley or fresh
• White Onion
• Ketchup (sugar free or low sugar)
• Salt and Pepper

How To Lighten Up Turkey Meatloaf

I make simple swaps to lower the calories while keeping the meatloaf equally delicious! First, swapping breadcrumbs for gluten free oats ground into flour. Oats are one of my favorite replacements and act as a great high fiber binder. A much healthier option than breadcrumbs!

Second, sugar-free ketchup is used. Most ketchups have a TON of added sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. A sugar-free or lower sugar ketchup will have fewer calories and have less impact on hunger hormones.

Also, olive oil replaces the eggs. While eggs are a healthy option, olive oil adds an extra juicy texture which is needed when you're working with a leaner meat like turkey.

How To Make Meatloaf From Scratch

Making meatloaf from scratch is super simple! Just combine all the meatloaf ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate the ingredients well with your fingers. Careful not to over mix as that will will result in a meatloaf that's not as tender.

How To Make Meatloaf On A Sheet Plan

Making meatloaf on a sheet pan is super simple. It's actually my preferred method as getting meatloaf out of a loaf pan can be tricky unless you're using parchment paper.

A sheet pan makes it super easy to bake, slice and serve meatloaf! To bake meatloaf on a sheet pan, line a baking sheet with foil or a nonstick baking mat then transfer the meat mixture to the baking sheet and form into a meatloaf with your hands.

If you're making this recipe, brush the reserved ketchup on top of the meat mixture before baking. It will give the meatloaf a nice glaze and it will taste extra juicy and flavorful!

What To Serve With Your Meatloaf

• Cooked Vegetables - Green Beans, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Zucchini, Side Salad
• Lentils - Cooked on the side or you can add cooked lentils to the meatloaf itself to increase the serving sizes of the recipe.
• Cauliflower Mash
• Lighter Mashed Potatoes

What I Used For The Recipe

About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.