Why this works on GLP-1
Hidden zucchini boosts volume without significant calories — feels filling on tiny portion. Freezable portions mean preparation once carries you through low-appetite week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Marinara sauce (low-sugar) for serving
Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix all ingredients except marinara. Form ~16 meatballs.
- Bake on lined sheet 22-25 min until 165°F internal.
- Serve 4 meatballs with warm marinara. Freeze rest in portions.
More GLP-1 friendly meals
High-protein Greek yogurt bowl
30g protein · 320 cal
Sheet-pan chicken thighs + roasted vegetables
45g protein · 480 cal
Pan-seared salmon + lentils
36g protein · 510 cal
Protein and calorie figures are our estimates for the quantities listed, rounded to whole numbers. Swapping an ingredient changes them — check individual foods against USDA FoodData Central below.
References(3)
Our sourcing standards →- FoodData Central — nutrient values for foods — USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Healthy eating and physical activity for lifeNIH — NIDDK (NIH)
- Guide to lowering calories and eating for a healthy weightNIH — NHLBI (NIH)
Educational only — not medical or nutrition advice. Discuss diet changes with your prescriber, especially during GLP-1 dose titration when nausea and appetite shifts are common.