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Baby Mini Meatloaves

Easy Mini Meatloaves for Babies (with Oat Flour)

These Easy Mini Meatloaves for Babies (with Oat Flour) are the ultimate comfort food for the entire family!
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Course: dinner, lunch, Lunchbox
Cuisine: American, Brazilian
Keyword: comfort food, mini meatloaves for baby, quick and easy dinner, weeknight dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 mini meatloaves
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 2 lbs ground beef 85%-90% lean
  • 1 onion medium
  • 2 eggs large
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste 100% tomatoes (unsalted if serving to babies <12m old)
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup oat flour or panko breadcrumbs / or 1/3 cup oat flour + 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt omit for babies <12m old
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary or Italian seasoning
Optional Glaze (Omit for babies <2 years old)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a mini loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add onion and garlic cloves to a food processor and chop them into small pieces. You may use a knife to cut the onion into small pieces and a garlic press to mince the garlic.
  • Add all the ingredients (except the salt) in a large bowl and mix well using your hands.
  • Separate a portion for the baby and add to the greased mini loaf pan (gently press meat to hold its shape).
  • Add salt to the rest of the meat mixture and divide it into equal portions in the mini loaf pan.
  • Add to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 160F (according to the meat thermometer).

Notes

  • If using a regular-size 9x5 loaf pan, increase the baking time to 1 hour. This can be done once your baby has turned one year old and can have salt added.
  • You may add a glaze if desired (for kids and adults). Mix the glaze ingredients together, remove the meatloaves at ½ time, add on top, and return to the oven to finish cooking.
  • Do not overmix: This can result in a denser than ideal meatloaf.
  • If making a regular-size 9x5 meatloaf, line the loaf pan with parchment paper for easier removal and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Mini Meatloaves for Babies (with Oat Flour)
Amount per Serving
Calories
274
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
116
mg
39
%
Sodium
 
493
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
512
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
 
387
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
48
mg
5
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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