Spaghetti is a favorite dinner in our family, and my egg free meatballs are a perfect pairing! Eggless meatballs are easy to make, and can be baked and frozen ahead of time for a quick weeknight meal.
You can also look beyond dinner with these versatile dairy free, egg free meatballs. Place the meatballs in a Crock Pot with your favorite barbecue sauce (try my Top 8 Free BBQ Sauce!), and you’re ready for game day or potluck! This recipe can easily be doubled to make a larger batch.
Other recipes you may like:
- Egg Free Sausage Hash Brown Bites
- Honey Barbecue Sauce (Top 8 Free)
- Vegan Corn Muffins (Egg, Dairy, Nut Free)
- Garlic Cheddar Biscuits (Egg Free)
You’ll just need a pound of ground turkey and a few pantry staples (including applesauce) to make these simple meatballs. These meatballs are egg free, dairy free, and gluten free, making them allergy friendly for many of the common allergens.
Applesauce helps bind these versatile egg free meatballs, and crushed cereal helps them retain moisture. This allergy friendly meatballs recipe requires no eggs, no dairy, and no wheat or gluten, making them great for a group!
Make Ahead and Freeze
To make these egg free meatballs ahead of time, prepare and bake as directed. After baking the meatballs, place on a paper towel lined plate to cool. Once cooled, place in a single layer in the freezer just until frozen (you can use a clean sheet pan or a plate). Once frozen, transfer meatballs to an airtight plastic bag (AKA Ziploc), separating any that may have frozen together. Store in the freezer until you’re ready to use!
Easily thaw a few of these versatile egg and dairy free meatballs for an easy dinner protein option, or to send with a daycare or school lunch.
This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger family, or for two meals.
What You’ll Need for Egg Free Meatballs
Ground turkey and some pantry staples are all that’s needed for these simple, top 8 allergen free meatballs (including egg free, dairy free, and gluten free!). You’ll need:
- Ground turkey for the base for these eggless meatballs
- Applesauce helps bind the meat and adds moisture
- Crushed square cereal (rice or corn based – I use Chex) helps retain the moisture
- A few simple spices: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt
That’s it! You’ll be enjoying these meatballs in no time. They’re so easy to make, and use cleaner ingredients and less preservatives than store-bought meatballs.
How to Make Eggless Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing with a fork or using clean hands.
- Using your hands, roll meat mixture into balls, using around 1 heaping Tablespoon for each one. I usually get around 25-30 meatballs per batch (more or less is also fine – just adjust the bake time, and cook to 165F).
- Place onto prepared baking sheet, with a gap in between each one. Bake for around 15 minutes, or until beginning to brown and internal temp reaches 165F.
Egg Free Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb 85/15 lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup crushed square corn or rice cereal (Chex or similar)
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing with a fork or using clean hands.
- Using your hands, roll meat mixture into balls, using around 1 heaping Tablespoon for each one. I usually get around 25-30 meatballs per batch (more or less is also fine – just adjust the bake time, and cook to 165F).
- Place onto prepared baking sheet, with a gap in between each one. Bake at 425F for around 13-15 minutes, or until beginning to brown and internal temp reaches 165F.
Notes