Slow Cooker Maple Meatballs

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Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs tho. Love that sweet maple flavor! Learn how to make bbq meatballs recipe in the crockpot for a crowd at your next party or meal prep them to eat throughout the week! The crock pot does all the work.

Slow Cooker BBQ Meatball Recipe

Hey friends,

How is it Thursday already?! I guess with working a full day on Tuesday it feels like this week has flown by which is great because I’m always ready for the weekend though.

We have a full weekend ahead. I’m working on Saturday morning at the Magic and have my BFF’s baby shower too. Next weekend we are dedicating Parker at our church and I’m throwing a baby shower so we are prepping for those celebrations as well.

My mom is over today helping out with Parker and I’m cranking out some work and have a few nutrition clients to meet with at the office this afternoon.

I’m so thankful for my mom’s help!

Is anyone gearing up for the SuperBowl already? If you’re having a party at your place or going to visit friends, bring these Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs to share with the gang.

You will love the simplicity of this dish, and they will enjoy the sweet maple flavor!

Meal prep BBQ Meatballs in Slow Cooker

I also love to meal prep this recipe for a quick weeknight dinner or grab and go lunches! These bbq meatballs made in the crockpot are delicious paired with rice or over top of a salad.

In other news, two new blogs that I wrote recently went live on MyFitnessPal that you may be interested in, so check them out if you are.

• 21 Dietitian Approved Tips to Jumpstart Weight Loss
• 5 Reasons Why You Should Allow Yourself to Eat All Foods

More easy meatball recipes.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs

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• Author: Kristina LaRue
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 15 mins
• Yield: 18 1x

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These Slow Cooker Maple Meatballs tho. Love that sweet maple flavor! Serve these up for a crowd at your next football party or meal prep them to eat throughout the week! The slow cooker does all the work.

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Ingredients

For Meatballs

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg

For BBQ Sauce

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

1. In large bowl, mix together ingredients for meatballs until incorporated. Roll meat mixture into 18 uniform meatballs, and place in slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl whisk together ingredients for sauce.
3. Pour sauce over meatballs and cook on low for 6 hours or until meat is fully cooked.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 meatballs
• Calories: 63
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 126mg
• Fat: 2g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Protein: 6g
• Cholesterol: 26mg

Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, registered dietitian and millennial mom of two active and hungry boys. Here on Love & Zest, you’ll find (mostly) healthy recipes to fuel the whole family and real life stories of modern motherhood. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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