Fall has officially arrived here in BC and I don’t know about you but I am craving warm, cozy and comforting meals! Annnnd, I still want to feel healthy and energized. Healthy slow cooker recipes to the rescue.
It’s especially important for me now that it’s dark and rainy – my mood so relies on how I nourish myself without all that sunshine.
7 Dietitian approved healthy slow cooker recipes
These meals are balanced for energy, weight loss and nourishing a healthy gut and immune system. Any modifications I would make are included so there’s no guesswork required.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili: I LOVE this one, it’s comforting and filling but doesn’t weigh you down! And dairy free for those of you, like me, who are a bit sensitive to lactose. I use 2lb of chicken thighs for a bit more protein and iron, and toss some spinach or arugula in at the end for extra Magnesium and greens.
Healthy Hamburger Soup: Family friendly, hearty and filling! I would bump up to 1.5 lb of ground beef to get up to 30+g protein per serving.
Sausage and Kale Soup: Greens, plenty of protein and sausage is one of my favourite ways to add flavour without effort – sausage.
Slow Cooker Chunky Beef Chili with Sweet Potatoes: Protein, fibre, iron and healthy whole food carbs? This one is a winner! If you aim for a bit lower carb (less than 30 g per meal) use half the sweet potatoes called for.
Slow cooker creamy chicken and wild rice soup: Under 400 cals/serving despite being creamy and delicious? Yum! I use 1.5 lb chicken thighs for more iron and protein, and extra flavour.
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken: Want something that feels like takeout without the price tag or heavy calories? Throw over top of some cauli rice for a filling, high protein and plant food meal that won’t spike your blood sugar.
Cozy Slow Cooker Taco Soup: Another family friendly meal – this one is packed with fibre and protein, sure to keep you full for hours! I would use one can of beans instead of two to keep carbs under 30-40 g/serving if you have weight loss or balancing blood sugar as a goal.
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