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A close-up of a sliced, meatloaf recipe with oatmeal on a white platter. The moist interior texture shows the oat binder, and the top is covered with a thick, glossy tomato glaze garnished with fresh thyme and parsley.

Meatloaf Recipe with Oatmeal: Why It’s Better Than Breadcrumbs

By Nancy
Want a healthier meatloaf? This Meatloaf Recipe with Oatmeal skips breadcrumbs but keeps all the flavor. Learn how to make it now!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Rest: 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Ground beef or turkey if you want a leaner twist
  • Onion and garlic
  • Eggs
  • Ketchup or tomato sauce
  • Salt pepper, and seasoning blend

Instructions
 

Step 1: Sauté Aromatics

  • Cook onion and garlic until fragrant. Don’t rush this step—it sets the base flavor.

Step 2: Mix Meat and Oats

  • Combine beef, oats, eggs, seasoning, and cooled aromatics. Honestly, using your hands works best

Step 3: Shape and Glaze

  • Form into a loaf, place in pan, brush with ketchup glaze. (Yes, it gets sticky—worth it.)

Step 4: Bake and Rest

  • Bake until the internal temp hits 160°F. Let it rest. Seriously, resting makes a difference.

Notes

Nutritional Information

(per serving)
  • Calories: ~320
  • Protein: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
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