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Spiced Pork and Apple Mini Meatloaf Muffins
Original recipe: 12 servings · Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min
By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished May 11, 2026 | Updated Oct 9, 2026
American-Inspired
40 mins
easy-recipesmeal-prep-friendly
Ground pork, diced apple, oats and tomato paste are seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, allspice and cinnamon. Divide the mixture among 12 muffin cups and bake as directed.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Servings
12
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American-Inspired
Ingredients
Servings
12
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground pork
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely diced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine lean ground pork, finely diced apple, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
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Add rolled oats, beaten egg, and tomato paste; mix gently until just combined.
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In a small bowl, blend smoked paprika, cumin, allspice, black pepper, salt, and cinnamon.
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Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the pork mixture, add fresh parsley, and fold gently to combine without overmixing.
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Divide the mixture evenly into the 12 muffin cups, pressing down lightly to form compact mini meatloaf muffins.
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Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and tops turn golden and firm.
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Remove from oven; let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring muffins to a wire rack to cool slightly.
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Refrigerate the meatloaf muffins promptly in a covered container for up to 4 days. Reheat only the portion needed until hot throughout.
Tips
Use the 12-cup muffin tin specified in the method. Divide the mixture evenly; the stated baking time is not a separate schedule for a mini muffin pan.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many meatloaf muffins does this make?
- Divide the mixture among the 12 cups of the muffin tin to make 12 individual meatloaf muffins.
- What apple is used?
- The recipe uses a peeled, finely diced Granny Smith apple mixed with the ground pork.
Storage
Refrigerate the meatloaf muffins promptly in a covered container for up to 4 days. Reheat only the portion needed until hot throughout.
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