
You can make these WW Meatloaf Muffins with ease in only 35 minutes. These muffins will provide you with a savory taste because we will use lean ground beef in them. With these ingredients, we will use vegetables and other seasonings that are light for the Weight Watchers diet. You will not face any hassle in making these WW Meatloaf Muffins because they are simple to make. The equipment for this recipe is also easy to find in your home. If you notice the calories and points in this recipe, they are not too much to take guilt for. These muffins will be satisfying to eat, so you can eat them for any mealtime. Cooking time will also not be that long, as they will cook in a muffin tin. Making them for busy days will be a good option. Another time that you can make them is at gatherings, events, or occasions.
STATS:
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Number of calories: 160 kcal
- Cook duration: 25 minutes
- Portion size: 2 muffins
- Servings: 6
- Course: Main
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Total duration: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Oven
- Spoon
- Measuring cups
- Mixing bowl (large)
- Measuring spoons
- Muffin tin (12-cup)
- Non-stick spray
INGREDIENTS:
- Half a cup of finely chopped onion
- 450 grams lean ground beef
- One large egg
- Half a cup of grated carrot
- Quarter cup sugar-free ketchup
- Half a teaspoon black pepper
- One teaspoon onion powder
- Half cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- Two tablespoons skim milk
- One teaspoon garlic powder
- Half teaspoon salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
LEAN GROUND BEEF:
- This meat is actually lighter for you to eat. The points will also remain in control if you choose to use this. Another idea that you can try is lean ground chicken.
ONION:
- If you add onion to these muffins, their taste will become better. Naturally, onions will add a bit of sweet taste to your muffins as well. Your muffins will not dry out either. You can give a try to onion powder as an alternative.
CARROT:
- Carrots are nutritious, which will be good for your muffins. Another thing is that these carrots will make the muffins softer. One thing that you can use in place of this is zucchini.
WHOLE WHEAT BREADCRUMBS:
- As you may know, using whole wheat gives fiber to any recipe. Also, these whole wheat breadcrumbs will be useful in combining all the ingredients for your meatloaf muffins. Oats can be an option for you to try if you need them.
EGG:
- You need only one large egg for this recipe, which will make your muffins firm so that they do not break. You can also use 2 egg whites if replacing one full egg.
SUGAR-FREE KETCHUP:
- The basic meatloaf taste that you will feel will come from using ketchup. In this recipe, we will use the sugar-free one. Try making a mixture of water and tomato paste if you are using a substitute.
SKIM MILK:
- The meat in your muffins will stay soft if you add skim milk. The breadcrumbs will also not remain firm. Vegan milk is an idea for you to try as well.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the oven to 180°C.
- Then you need to use some non-stick spray over the muffin tin.
- Use a bowl so that you can add all the ingredients to it.
- Combine all of the products with care.
- Take some of this mix and start adding it to the cups of the tin.
- Make the top of each portion even by pressing just a bit.
- Baking duration for these meatloaf muffins is 25 minutes.
- Resting time will be five minutes.
- Then you can eat these tasty meatloaf muffins.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Eating some steamed veggies with these muffins will make a good meal for you.
- You can crush some cauliflower and eat it with these muffins for a good combination.
- For decoration, spread some ketchup (sugar-free) over the muffins after they bake.
TIPS:
- It will be better if you take some time to rest these muffins after they bake.
- You can utilize silicon liners for baking and taking them out comfortably.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Take the muffins and place them in a sealed vessel for only 4 days.
FREEZER:
- First, wrap your muffins properly and then place them for only 2 months.
FAQs:
If I choose to use ground turkey, will it be a good choice?
- For a Weight Watchers recipe, it is a good option to make use of lean ground turkey as well.
Is keeping these muffins in the refrigerator fine for eating afterwards?
- For meal prepping, these muffins will work very well for you. Just warm them up before eating the muffins again.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Weight Watchers Points: 3 points
Iron: 2.4 grams
Protein: 20 grams
Vitamin A: 2,100 IU
Net carbs: 6 grams
Total carbs: 9 grams
Sodium: 420 grams
Calcium: 60 grams
Calories: 160 kcal
Fiber: 3 grams
Potassium: 360 grams