Sneaky Chef Meatballs - Big Success!

[Mom to M&M]

DS (almost 13 months) used to be quite a good eater. But lately, due to both age and teething (top teeth in process of breaking now) things have steadily downgraded. Today I made meatballs from the sneaky chef cookbook with added carrot and sweet potato puree. He LOVED them and gobbled down three of them - about the size of golf balls or bit smaller! Now I should add that he had all but skipped breakfast (other than some blueberries) and was super hungry but still impressive. I think they're pretty tasty myself and super healthy with veg puree and wheat germ...

Recipe I used is here. I used the oven baked method: http://www.parenting.com/recipes-article/Recipes/Sneaky-Nutrition/The-Sneaky-Chef-Sweet-n-Sassy-Meatballs

Enjoy!

[Jiinx]

thank you! I'm sure I'll use it as dd has suddenly eating less too

[~ Vik ~]

I'm intrigued!  Those look delicious   I wonder if you could substitute the egg for something else? (Dylan is allergic to them)  I've always substituted applesauce when baking, but don't think that would work in meatballs!

[Mom to M&M]

I'd use a little milk in place of the egg, maybe a bit of breadcrumbs too?

[Mom to M&M]

OK, just texted a IRL friend of mine whose kids has food allergies and she wrote back:


Use any ONE of the following recipes to substitute for eggs in baked foods.

For each egg, use (ONE of these options):
1 tsp. baking powder, 1 Tbl. liquid, 1 Tbl. vinegar•
1 tsp. yeast dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water•
1 Tbl. apricot puree•
1 1/2 Tbl. water, 1 1/2 Tbl. oil, 1 tsp. baking powder•
1 packet plain gelatin, 2 Tbl. warm water. Do not mix until ready to use
2 Tbl. arrowroot powder

BUT, to be honest, I'm wondering if the egg is even really necessary? I know it's supposed to be a binder but there is already a lot of veg puree in there so maybe just add in a little bit of breadcrumbs, if anything, and call it a day?

[~ Vik ~]

Thanks so much for checking that out!! I have ground beef in the fridge so I will try during nap today!

[MLK]

Does it need to have the jam in it? Jam in meatballs just doesn't seem right to me.

[Mom to M&M]

I thought the same thing, Lan, but it really does add to the sweet/tangy flavor.