Meatball Hump Day

 These are definitely a regular go-to for yours truly.  Quick, easy, and loaded with protein.  I personally like to make them as lean as possible because I enjoy other fats elsewhere in my diet (avocado, nuts, etc), so I go with the leanest ground turkey I can buy.  If you truly want to use ground beef and make it healthier, simply buy the 96% lean and continue the recipe accordingly.


1 pound lean ground turkey (96% or 99% lean are optimal)
2 egg whites
heaping 1/2 cup regular oatmeal (not the old fashion rolled oats)
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic/parsley mix
1/2 tsp sea salt

1. Line a 9 x 13 pan with aluminum foil and preheat oven to 350*
2. Mix all ingredients together by hand until well blended.
3. Form 1 1/2 inch meat balls and place in pan about 2" apart.  Makes 12 servings.
4. Cover with foil and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes (*every oven is a little different)

Each meatball is approximately 55 calories, 8g protein, 1g fat, 3g carbohydrates 

Whole Foods' 365 brand has a great line of pasta sauces with all natural ingredients and no added sugar or preservatives.  There are certainly a lot of options, but a good rule of thumb is make sure you can picture every ingredient in its natural state (eliminates chemicals etc..), and opt for one with no or very little sugar
(< 5g) per serving.

Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and add a side of steamed veggies and dinner is served.  Enjoy.