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Maple Meatloaf Muffins

These maple meatloaf muffins offer a clever, high-protein twist on a classic comfort food favourite. By blending steamed sweet potato with savoury minced beef and salty bacon, you create a moist and flavourful bite that is perfectly balanced by a hint of maple syrup. The individual portions ensure a quick cooking time and a lovely caramelised exterior, making them far more convenient than a traditional whole loaf.

Ideal for busy weeknights or as a portable, protein-rich snack, these muffins are excellent for healthy meal prep. The combination of complex carbohydrates from the sweet potato and high-quality protein makes them a filling choice for the whole family. Serve them alongside a crisp green salad or roasted seasonal vegetables for a complete and nourishing dinner.

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Ingredients for Maple Meatloaf Muffins

  • 475ml water

  • 475ml diced sweet potatoes

  • 140g bacon, cooked and chopped

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried

  • 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • Sea salt or pink Himalayan sea salt to taste

  • Black pepper to taste (if tolerated)

  • 60ml maple syrup

  • 900g beef mince or bison

Preheat the oven to 177°C.

Place the water and a steamer basket in a medium-size cooking pot over high heat. Bring the water to a boil.

Place sweet potatoes in the basket, cover, and steam for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes easily break apart with a fork. Drain remaining water. Let potatoes cool.

In a food processor, place the cooked sweet potatoes, bacon, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and maple syrup. Process into a thick paste.

Place the meat in a large bowl, add the sweet potato mixture, and combine well.

Gently spoon 80ml the meatloaf mixture into each of 12 muffin cups.

Bake on the middle rack for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Remove cooked meatloaf muffins and repeat with remaining meatloaf mixture.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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