This healthy meatloaf without breadcrumbs is such a unique meatloaf recipe! It's nice and moist and naturally sweetened with blueberries to give it the most amazing flavour. This meatloaf is so easy to make and is gluten-free and dairy-free and made without ketchup or cheese.
Ground meat recipes like the best gluten-free burgers, no bean chili and easy cranberry turkey meatballs are some of my favourite easy meals, which is why I am so excited to share today's meatloaf recipe with you!
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Why you will love this recipe:
- This ground beef meatloaf without breadcrumbs is full of flavour and is so juicy and tender. The combination of the blueberry puree and herbs combines beautifully to give this meatloaf such a delicious taste. But don't worry, it doesn't taste like blueberries!
- This meatloaf is quick and easy to make and doesn't contain any hard to find ingredients.
- This healthy meatloaf is made without breadcrumbs or ketchup and is safe for many different diets including paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30, SCD, GAPS, low carb, keto, and the SIBO diet. It's also made without cheese.
- This meatloaf freezes really well, makes great leftovers, and is perfect for meal prep.
If you are looking for a more traditional meatloaf recipe you will want to make my gluten-free meatloaf recipe.
Ingredients and substitutions:
For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- Ground beef - my favourite ground meat for making meatloaf. I use lean ground beef but you can use any type of ground beef that you like.
- Almond flour - this is used to help bind this meatloaf without having to use breadcrumbs.
- Blueberries - it may sound strange to put blueberries in meatloaf but they add the perfect amount of moisture and natural sweet flavour to this recipe while keeping this meatloaf low in sugar and without using ketchup.
- Eggs - help add moisture to this meatloaf and help bind the meatloaf together.
- Spices - the combination of rosemary, Herbs de Provence spice blend, basil, salt, and pepper blend so well to give this meatloaf recipe the most incredible flavour. Feel free to add other seasonings or spices to give it a different flavour. Other great options include onion powder or garlic powder.
- Green onion - to add even more flavour to this meatloaf without breadcrumbs. You could swap these for white onion or yellow onion instead.
How to make meatloaf without breadcrumbs:
- Step 1: Preheat your oven on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is heating puree the blueberries by putting them into your blender or food processor and blending well until they are smooth (you want 2/3 cup of pureed blueberries).
- Step 2: Then place all the ingredients into a large bowl and stir well until everything is smooth and blended together.
- Step 3: Line a bread pan with parchment paper and transfer the beef mixture to the lined loaf pan and spread it out evenly until you have an even layer.
- Step 4: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, until the beef is cooked through. Let it cool for a few minutes, and drain any excess liquid. Top with barbecue sauce (if you wish) and cut the meatloaf into pieces, and enjoy!
Top tips:
- Be sure to let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before you cut it and serve. This helps it get even more moist and tender.
- Serving ideas: This meatloaf is delicious served as is, but you could top it with ketchup or with barbecue sauce if you want even more flavour. I love topping it with sugar free bbq sauce. I recommend paring it with one or two side dishes such as a side kale apple salad, diced potatoes in an air fryer, green beans and roasted almonds or roasted carrots and parsnips.
Meatloaf without breadcrumbs FAQ:
Almond flour is a great option but other swaps include oats, almond meal, or crushed crackers.
Yes this meatloaf without breadcrumbs is gluten-free.
This will depend on your portion sizes, but if you get 8 servings from this meatloaf that equals 3.4 grams per serving. If you get 6 servings out of it that would equal 4.5 grams per serving. If you add BBQ on top make sure you account for those extra carbohydrates as well.
Store any leftover meatloaf in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes, this meatloaf freezes well in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Recipe
Meatloaf without Breadcrumbs
Equipment
- Loaf pan
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 2/3 cup pureed blueberries (puree them in a blender or food processor)
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tbsp herbs de provence spice blend
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Optional:
- BBQ sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Puree the blueberries in a food processor or blender until they are smooth.
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well with a spoon to combine the ingredients well.
- Line a bread pan with parchment paper and transfer the ingredients from the bowl to the pan and spread evenly with a spoon or knife.
- Bake the meatloaf for 50-55 minutes, until cooked through. Let the loaf cool for a few minutes and drain off any excess liquid.
- If you are using bbq sauce, spread it on top of the meatloaf before cutting it into pieces.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to sub the green onion for chopped white onion.
- You can top the cooked meatloaf with bbq sauce or ketchup for even more flavour.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use. They also do not include the optional barbecue sauce.
Colleen
Absolutely delicious!! Such a great flavor profile.
Erin Carter
Oh yay I am so glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know.