Meatloaf Bites, okay don’t ride off this recipe without reading it first. This is actually by far the best “meatloaf” recipe you will encounter. Honestly, it is! It was so good, my husband had no idea it was considered to be meatloaf as he probably wouldn’t have ate it. He absolutely hates the word “meatloaf” believing that ruins the essence of what meat actually is.

So try this recipe before you use the good ol’ excuse that you don’t care for meatloaf (I’m thinking of my sister right now). If I can trick my husband, I sure can fool you by the end of the recipe that this is even called meatloaf bites. :)

So here we are and my husband had six in one sitting and I probably had the remaining six. Luckily they make 18 muffins so we had enough for Cooper as well. We all loved them. They are healthy, full of veggies and protein and even my little toddler ate them, mind you he can be very picky as most kids are. I was thrilled that he ate them and not only ate them but ate with satisfaction! :)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian Sausage
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ cup tomatoes, chopped
• ½ cup flaxseed flour (almond meal or regular flour works too)
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp Chia seeds
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp BBQ Sauce
• 1 tbsp relish
• 1 tsp salt/pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsb Italian seasoning

In a skillet add coconut oil, meat, onions, carrots and minced garlic.

Once cooked, add beaten egg and Dijon mustard…

Add relish, tomatoes, and BBQ sauce.

Add Chia seeds, flaxseed flour and remaining seasonings and mix well.

In greased muffin tins or muffin cups add 1/4 cup meat mixture to tin and bake at 400 for 18-20 or until beginning to crisp on the top.

Serve with fresh salad and fresh blue cheese dressing. :) Our favorite dressing!

Be prepared to be WOWWED! They are delicious!

Adapted from my friend’s original recipe! :)