Healthy Turkey Veggie Meatballs (GLP-1 Friendly + Freezer-Ready!)

If you’re looking for a protein-packed, gut-friendly meal that your whole family will devour—and that’s also perfect for anyone on a GLP-1 medication—these healthy baked turkey meatballs are a total game-changer.

I make a double batch almost every week and freeze them in individual portions. They're light on the stomach, low-carb, easy to digest, and full of flavor and fiber thanks to the added veggies. My GLP-1 patients love them, my boys love them, and I love that I’m not standing over a stove every night trying to figure out what’s for dinner.

💪 Why These Turkey Meatballs Are Perfect for GLP-1 Patients:

• High protein to preserve lean muscle mass while on appetite-suppressing meds
• Low in fat and carbs, so they sit well on a smaller stomach
• Made with gut-friendly ingredients like mushrooms and celery
• Freezer-friendly = less stress, fewer decisions, more success
• Light enough for a small meal, or double up for post-workout fuel

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground turkey (93% lean for best texture)
• 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (adds flavor and moisture)
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (or to taste)
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: ½ cup chia seeds (adds fiber + protein boost)
• Optional: A drizzle of sriracha to spice things up

🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients: turkey, mushrooms, onion, celery, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional chia seeds or sriracha.
3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
4. Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them close together on the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned (internal temp of 165°F).
6. Cool slightly before serving—or cool completely and freeze for later.

🧊 Freezer + Meal Prep Tips:

• Vacuum seal individual servings of 3–5 meatballs and freeze—this is one of my favorite ways to always have clean protein on hand.
• Label your bags with the date and portion size.
• To reheat: microwave from frozen or thaw overnight and warm in the oven or air fryer.

🍽️ My Favorite Way to Eat These:

Serve these with a big scoop of mashed cauliflower—it honestly tastes like meatloaf and mashed potatoes, only lighter and totally guilt-free.

Want to level it up? Add a drizzle of Primal Kitchen sauce—their sugar-free BBQ, Hot Buffalo, or Classic Ranchsauces are my go-to choices. They’re clean, flavorful, and GLP-1 friendly without added sugars or inflammatory oils.

👩‍👦 Family-Tested, Mom-Approved:

This recipe saves time, energy, brain space, and money. My entire family loves them—no complaints, no leftovers. Whether I serve them with zoodles, mashed veggies, or tucked into a wrap, they’re a hit every single time.