Healthy Meatloaf with Fresh Tomato–Stevia Glaze

Flourless, Sugar-free Beef Meatloaf

Ingredients

For the meatloaf:

• 1½ pounds ground beef (85–90% lean)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

For the glaze:

• 1 cup fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon stevia brown sugar blend
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, garlic, egg, almond flour, almond milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and oregano. Mix gently until combined.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
4. While the meatloaf bakes, add the tomatoes, stevia blend, vinegar, paprika and salt to a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
5. Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spoon the tomato glaze over the top. Return to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
6. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Healthy Turkey Meatloaf with Fresh Tomato–Stevia Glaze

Light, lean, and sugar-free

Ingredients

For the meatloaf:

• 1½ pounds ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or water
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning

For the glaze:

• 1 cup fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon stevia brown sugar blend
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease.
2. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, onion, garlic, egg, almond flour, almond milk, mustard, salt, pepper and thyme. Mix gently until fully combined.
3. Shape the mixture into the loaf pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
4. While baking, prepare the glaze: In a saucepan, combine the tomatoes, stevia blend, vinegar, paprika and salt. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Remove meatloaf from oven. Spoon glaze over the top. Return to oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Vegan Lentil-Walnut Meatloaf with Fresh Tomato–Stevia Glaze

Plant-based, no flour, no sugar

Ingredients

For the meatloaf:

• 1½ cups cooked green or brown lentils, lightly mashed
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped or pulsed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 3 tablespoons water
• ½ cup almond flour or rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon tamari or coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

For the glaze:

• 1 cup fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon stevia brown sugar blend
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine flaxseed and water. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
3. In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in a small amount of oil until softened.
4. In a large bowl, combine the lentils, walnuts, sautéed onion and garlic, flax mixture, almond flour, tomato paste, tamari, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.
5. Press mixture into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30 minutes.
6. While baking, simmer the tomatoes, stevia blend, vinegar, paprika and salt in a saucepan for 10 to 12 minutes.
7. Remove loaf from oven. Spoon glaze over the top. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes until firm.
8. Cool at least 15 minutes before slicing.

July 11, 2025

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