June 20

Pineapple BBQ Meatballs

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Pineapple BBQ Meatballs

You can thank me later for this…but these meatballs are healthy, but no one eating them would ever know! They’re a little tangy, a little sweet, and packed with a lot of protein and deliciousness.

You can even make them a couple days in advance and then reheat them when it’s time to eat. If you’re feeding a crowd, double up on the ingredients and let them simmer in a slow cooker when it’s party time.

Ingredients:
(serves 4-6 people … makes 16 meatballs)

For the meatballs:
1 lb. (450g) ground turkey or chicken
¼ cup (24g) almond flour or ground oats
1 tsp (5g) garlic powder
1 tsp (1g) onion powder
1 tsp (8g) kosher sea salt
⅛ tsp (.5g) pepper

For the sauce:
1  8-ounce (225g) can crushed pineapple
1  bottle (8 ounces) (224 g) your favorite low-sugar BBQ sauce
¾ cup (175ml) chicken or turkey broth 

First make the sauce: in a large skillet, combine all three sauce ingredients (pineapple, BBQ sauce, broth) and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Then, lower the heat slightly and allow to cook while you prepare the meatballs.

Next up, make the meatballs: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Combine the meatball ingredients and mix well. Use a tablespoon to scoop meat out and form 16 golf-ball sized meatballs. Place on baking sheet.
 
Bake for 14-16 minutes, until they are cooked through. Remove the oven and add to the sauce. Stir to coat.
 
You can eat them immediately, or store covered in the fridge for two days before serving. 

My mouth is watering! ENJOY! 

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Originally born and raised in Russia, Val comes from a professional background focused on customer service, business administration, and legal work. Since serving people was always something Val enjoyed, she used her life-long passion for health, fitness, and nutrition to help other women reach their transformation journey goals. Now Val is a fitness, nutrition, and mindset coach with a primary focus on wholesome holistic nutrition with over 10 years of experience in the field.

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