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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Meat + Chicken » Trainer Momma’s Meatloaf (Video)

Mar 15, 2011(updated December 19, 2022)

Trainer Momma’s Meatloaf (Video)

4.72 from 28 votes
By Dani Spies
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Oddly enough, meatloaf is a favorite of mine.  It’s simple, can be made ahead, and with a little TLC, can be a super nutritious meal.

After making Mandi’s Meatloaf recipe from TrainerMomma.com, I knew right away I wanted to share it with you guys and I figured what better way to share a recipe than in a video, right?

This is only one of Trainer Momma’s many delicious and nutritious recipes, so when you have a chance be sure to pop over and check them all out.  And if don’t feel like cooking and prefer a good hard workout, she’s got you covered there as well… see for yourself!

As for me, I’m officially 30 weeks pregnant (probably about 27 in this video) and feeling really good.  I’ve also been busy working on some new design ideas for the site and plan on sharing them soon, so get ready for some changes around here!
In the meantime, sit back, relax, and enjoy some Meatloaf!

"Trainer Momma's Meatloaf"
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4.72 from 28 votes

Trainer Momma’s Meatloaf

Course: DINNER, meat + chicken
Cuisine: American, kids
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 151kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef preferably grass fed or organic
  • 2 slices whole wheat bread diced very small
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup skim milk
  • 3 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground sage
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 1 cup finely grated zucchini
  • A teaspoon or so of olive oil to coat the loaf pan
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp dried mustard

Instructions

  • Pre heat oven to 350
  • Combine beef, bread, eggs, skim milk, onion powder, garlic powder, sage, parsley, salt, pepper, and zucchini in a large bowl.
  • Use a pastry brush to paint a thin layer of oil on your loaf pan to be sure that nothing sticks.Transfer the meat mixture into the loaf pan and pop into the oven for 50 minutes.
  • In the meantime, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and dried mustard in a small bowl.
  • Once the meatloaf is done, remove from the oven and spoon off any excess grease.Top the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture and place back into the oven for another ten minutes.
  • Allow meatloaf to cool a bit before slicing.Enjoy!
  • Makes 8 slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Mandi says

    March 9, 2011 at 6:05 am

    5 stars
    Dani — you are a jewel. You made even meatloaf look gourmet. How come I don’t have that much grace in the kitchen? That’s why my videos are limited to the gym 🙂 I love, love, loved the video and now I have a huge craving for it. What is it about pregnancy and meat? Thank you for featuring this — I’ll be sure to let my readers know!

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    March 9, 2011 at 7:48 am

    5 stars
    Love this! Interestingly, I made a similar dish last night with ground chicken and zucchini – I add zucchini to so much! I made little chicken/zucchini/bulgur koftes (which is a Turkish meatball).In my case, I was feeling lazy, so I ended up using too much zucchini (I had a lot to use up), so my koftes had a green tint to them. Probably will make a good post for St. Patrick’s day, no?

    I love meat loaf too. So easy and the leftovers are fantastic. I once read somewhere that it bakes up with an even better crust if you just shape the loaf on a baking sheet, so I have been doing that occasionally and while it’s more freeform, it does tend to have more of that great crust. I also sometimes make mini ones on the baking sheet or even make them in the muffin pan for a cute little treat. So versatile and fun!

    You look absolutely lovely and I can’t even tell if you’re pregnant! Hope you’re feeling good!

    Reply
  3. Kiran says

    March 9, 2011 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    Fact: I’ve never tried a meatloaf before 😀 Maybe coz we don’t eat beef.

    Reply
  4. KristenK says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    The pastry brush is a great idea. My mother in law bought my a Misto sprayer and I use that instead of store bought nonstick sprays. It’s good for everything and you don’t have to dirty extra items.

    I have not made meatloaf in a long time, I love the idea of adding shredded veggies!!

    Reply
  5. Steph says

    March 10, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    This looks tasty. I normally use ground turkey and oatmeal, but I’ll have to give this a try. Thanks!!

    Reply
  6. Dani says

    March 10, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    Mandi – I don’t know… what IS it about pregnancy and meat? I’ve been craving it like crazy!! Thanks again for sharing… this really is one delicious meatloaf!

    Melissa – Great tip for the crusty edges. I’ve been wanting to experiment with lentil meatloaf so I may have to try your tip!!

    Kiran – You can use turkey or chicken instead.

    KirstenK – I agree, the veggies are a great idea and they add great moisture too!

    Steph – I have a go-to recipe with turkey and oatmeal too (which I love) but this is great if you’re craving some good old fashion meatloaf.

    Reply
  7. Healthy&Homemade says

    March 14, 2011 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    Dani you look fabulous! This sound so delicious and much healthier than any recipe I’ve seen, yum! =)

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 6, 2011 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Sandi says

    April 5, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    I made this but didn’t have any sage or parsley. Shame on me! But I went for it anyway, and also added chopped mushrooms to the mix. It was great. I’m looking fwd to trying it following this recipe more precisely though.

    I think I’d prefer to use the oats tho…Can anyone tell me how much to use in place of the 2 slices of bread for this size loaf?

    Thanks in advance..Sandi

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 6, 2011 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      I like that you “went for it anyway” even though you didn’t have all the ingredients! That’s what cooking is all about:) I’m not exactly sure how much oats it would use but if I had to guess-tamate I would say 1/2-3/4 cup. Would love to hear what you decide on:)

      Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    August 24, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    Another hit! i’ve made 2 recipes in 2 days since i found this site & both were a hit. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Blaise says

    January 5, 2013 at 7:59 am

    5 stars
    Can you cook and freeze Quinoa for later use?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      January 8, 2013 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I haven’t done it myself but I’m pretty sure it would work. Has anyone else tried it?

      Reply
  11. Betsy says

    January 10, 2013 at 11:41 am

    5 stars
    Hi-
    I made this for dinner last night and it was AWFUL! It had zero taste and the only thing that wasn’t exactly per the instructions were that I was 1/2 TBSP short of onion powder, so I added an additional 1/2 TBSP of garlic powder. I have no idea what I did wrong- the first time I have ever made something that my family refused to eat. What a bummer since usually all the recipes from this site are so wonderful. Oh well! We all had cereal for dinner:(

    Reply
  12. Dani says

    January 17, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    Hmmm… that’s so odd. I’ve made the recipe several times and we’ve all always enjoyed it. I wonder if you left something out?

    Reply
  13. Katy Dennison says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Dani! Just wanted you to know that I have made this recipe over and over again over the past year or so – three weeks in a row right now, so I’m really on a kick. I make them in muffin tins so I have them ready for lunch throughout the week. Love your site, keep up the GREAT work! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Navaneetha Krishnan says

    November 6, 2013 at 4:20 am

    5 stars
    Hi Dani,
    Every time I make this one, there is so much of liquid (may be oil fat+watery) around the loaf in the pan. Can you please give me some suggestion as what could have gone wrong? Also can you please let me know what brand of powders you use? I guess the favor of garlic/onion powder differs between brands.
    Thanks! – Navaneeth

    Reply
  15. Miki says

    January 16, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    5 stars
    Dani,
    How can I make this recipe wheat/gluten free ?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Dani says

      January 17, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Miki – replace th bread with some ground up oats OR you can use a gluten free bread or cracker. hope that helps:)

      Reply
  16. MAGGIE says

    June 4, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    I made this on the weekend and it was fantastic. My husband said it was the best meatloaf he has ever had . Thank you sooo much 🙂

    Reply
  17. Perla says

    October 16, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    My family’s favorite meal ever since i made it the first time. So yummy and easy to prepare.

    Thank You!
    Love your recipes

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 17, 2017 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      Yay!! So happy to hear that. Enjoy.

      Reply
  18. meghan says

    November 18, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    I made this tonight and I have to say it wasn’t a favorite. I was surprised because of all the great comments. My teen son who eats like a horse, didn’t finish it. We just found it way too mushy. Something was off with the texture for sure. Maybe need to pat down the zucchini to lessen the moisture? Or a specific measurement on the bread (cups instead of just number of slices?)

    Reply
    • Dani says

      November 20, 2019 at 1:50 pm

      Hi Meghan, I appreciate your feedback. I haven’t made this recipe in a while but the next time I do I will measure the bread in cups to help provide more details to the recipe. Stay tuned!

      Reply

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