The cost of living has gone up and finding filling foods to feed the whole family can be challenging without needing to break the bank, until now.
These healthy crockpot recipes will not only save the day time and time again when the weeks seem overwhelming, but you most likely have the ingredients to hand so need to be constantly grocery shopping.
And the one major benefit of trying crock pot recipes that are healthy and friendly on the budget is that you can easily double the recipe and have extra to freeze down for a rainy day.
Supper can now be sorted with minimal fuss.
#1. Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup
Peppers, chicken, and a saucy-filled pot is a meal that not many children will turn away from, and for good reason too.
This dish is so quick and easy to make and the best part is it contains no carbs, a mother’s dream.
Throw everything into the slow cooker, and turn it on low to simmer away gently as you drive the kids up and down from their various activities.
And when you come home, exhausted, a finished meal that is ready to serve.
A low-carb option for dinner with this slow cooking method makes supper a breeze.
As the mix cooks throughout the day it gets thicker and the sauce intensifies.
Serve this lean meal with wholegrain rice or even better, roll in homemade tortilla wraps for a light summer’s meal that won’t leave you feeling heavy afterward.
Our family has been on a Keto diet for a few years now and this has always been a firm favorite for quick midweek meals when no one feels like cooking.
Using lean minced meat and shallow frying with organic olive oil before adding to the crockpot these healthy slow cooker recipes have seen us through many a winter night.
For those days when you just want something meaty and saucy but don’t want to compromise your healthy eating, this easy-on-the-wallet is a quick fix.
Spoon it into homemade almond flour scones and serve with salad, or perhaps gluten-free soda bread for a more filling accompaniment.
Too often people associate pulled pork with a high sugar sauce and a fatty cut of meat making it far from healthy, but not this recipe.
A lean cut of pork complemented with low sodium broth and a side serving of vegetables and your calorie counting will be a thing of the past.
We can get into a mundane routine when it comes to meals and prep and this helps to keep things interesting, that and the fact that the leftovers are great tossed in with a salad the next day.
It freezes well and with humble spices is great for all the members of the family.
Simply spice the chicken (lean meat makes this a firm summer favorite while ensuring you stay nutritionally sound) and throw it into the slow cooker for several hours while you get the rest of the ingredients together.
Then once the rice is cooked add the various ingredients into the bowl in sections (art in a bowl I like to think) and feast on these slow cooker healthy recipes that taste even more delicious.
Slow cooking meals are becoming the best-known secret to helping busy families maximize their time, and this dish proves that.
Warm and soothing to the soul this easy crock pot recipe for a healthy meal is as simple as it is cost-effective, win-win.
The liquid is packed with flavor, the tender chicken absorbs the taste and is complemented well by the rice which is swollen and filled with sauce since cooking with the liquid.
A colorful sprinkle of homegrown veg is a great addition to the meal and the kids will be more than happy to have a second helping.
Thankfully, these healthy crock pot recipes allow for an easy double portion if need be.
All the goodness of those much-loved Asian flavors but at a fraction of the cost.
Sprinkle the final dish with sesame seeds and a generous amount of spring onion and you can’t go wrong.
There is nothing as inviting and as rich as the tastes of garlic, ginger, and the saltiness of soya sauce to give you the full package of Asian flavors.
You could even opt for a vegetarian version to change things up at the dining table, served with rice and the family will love you for it.
Nobody said that eating healthy meant there always had to be a meat option in the mix, you could get the necessary proteins from pulses and vegetables just as much as from a meat cut.
This is a great choice of a meal when you want something gluten-free, opting for egg noodles rather than flour formed, and rice pasta sheets work just as well.
Layer all the ingredients in the cooker, and finish with a good helping of grated cheese to melt and protect the rest of the food as it simmers to perfection.
Healthy slow cooker recipes that still contain cheese are a winner in my husband’s book.
The name says it all and you will be the talk of the party when you try one of the best healthy crockpot recipes on the culinary scene at your next gathering.
A chili dish that packs all the flavor we know and love in a traditional chili creation, but with the beans omitted takes this recipe to a whole new level.
We are always trying to cut back here and there when it comes to the food we eat hoping that we are making good choices, but it can be tough.
Good food now tastes just as great and you don’t need to worry about carbs or unwanted fibers piling up in your stomach making you feel heavy and lethargic.
Try this quick dish that is thrown together in a matter of minutes and serve with confidence later when the guests arrive.
My girlfriends came over for lunch and to catch up last week and they were messaging me all week since asking for my newfound recipe.
When I told them they were happy about the meal but once they tasted it I heard silence for a moment, they loved it.
And what makes this dish even more outstanding is that it is so versatile it can be doubled and used for plenty of other meals and lunchbox snacks.
I served it with crispy lettuce to add a touch of freshness and a health element to the overall dish, rice, and crispy macadamia nuts that I’d roasted with Himalayan salt that morning.
A winner that ceases to amaze and is now my go-to ‘impression-maker’ meal.
Yes, you read the name right, and yes sweet and sour can be a robust meal to try midweek when everyone needs something a little extra to get through that final speedbump to the end of the week.
It takes almost no effort to pull this meal together, with only a handful of ingredients what else do we need?
You can still have your favorite take-out dish but swap the generic sugar-filled sauces and fruit tins for organic and sugar-free versions.
Using lean chicken meat also helps keep the calories down and if not serve with rice (our usual go-to starch in our house) then in crisp lettuce cups to eat in one bite for a summer’s casual evening meal outside.
White meat has always been the suggested protein when trying to eat healthier and pork meat is bringing its ‘A-game to the table.
Pork offers a generous amount of good fats used by the body for energy and homegrown vegetables will never be turned away from it.
Using butter instead of oil ensures you don’t get saturated fats that are tough for the body to digest and end up just being stored (unfortunately that storage unit seems to be on our hips and thighs most of the time).
Show the family that crock pot healthy recipes don’t need to be bland.
I love using a slow cooker to make large meals because I know I’m not losing any flavor in juices evaporating or running out of the main dish, and it essentially locks them in for a more intense profile.
This recipe is one that had me hesitant. Steaks? Slow cooking? They would surely end up dry and tasteless. Boy, am I glad I was wrong.
Lean strips of beef soaking up the broth and spices as it cooks till fork tender surprised even my other half when the time came to taste.
A quick dish that needs only switching on till the afternoon and packs a punch when sprinkled with fresh chilies to bring the Asian-inspired flavors together.
Great on its own for a carb-free version but just as tasty with rice on the side.
Looking in the fridge you most likely already have these simple ingredients which is why I love this dish so much.
It is almost always possible to make it when you don’t know what to do for dinner that evening.
Not needing to head to the grocery store to buy food saves your wallet and using chicken breast keeps you on the good side of eating habits, this recipe ticks all the boxes.
And if you have too much chicken cook the whole batch up and portion it into bags for the freezer and to use for sandwiches or packed lunches for the next day.
An easy dish that looks great on baked baguette slices and fresh cucumber slices for appetizers to serve to arriving guests.
If you are looking for slow cooker healthy recipes that do more than is asked of them then you have come to the right place.
This recipe is easily doubled and tripled for a big batch to share with the family as takeaways or to freeze down for the week when things just seem crazy and you need something quick.
The tender, shredded lean beef (healthy option? Tick.) is thrown back into the crockpot with the thickening sauce, tossed with vegetables for that pop of color and that’s all there is to it.
A massive portion of food for little to no cost, budget-friendly, without compromising on taste.
When you read all the rich ingredients in this recipe you will wonder why you haven’t heard of or tried this before, well thankfully, you are here now.
Great for the keto diet as it uses almond flour as opposed to regular wheat flour, but if you have an allergy coconut flour is also an option but the measurements vary so just check on that.
This recipe gives you bacon, eggs, and cheese, like having heaven on a plate.
It is also versatile in that you could opt to make one large biscuit to break apart once out of the slow cooker or in individual muffin trays for lunch box accompaniments.
This is the ultimate sandwich filler ingredient and is even quicker to make than going to the store to search for it.
Just add the herbs and spices on top of the chicken in the crockpot, cover with dollops of creamed cheese all over and close the lid for a few hours till the laundry and vacuuming have been completed.
In the last half hour or so sprinkle with strong cheddar cheese and crispy bacon pieces (fresh green pepper and spring onions are also great but optional) and leave till the cheese has melted before serving with wraps or on rice (although a heavier meal so smaller portions are recommended).
Your kids will no longer be moaning about having boring sandwiches for school.
This is a rainbow color of a dish that looks more expensive to make than it is which I love because I get all the pats on the back without spending a fortune.
A few steps along the way see you layering and adding more ingredients till the final hour when you add the cheese and let it melt into all the goodness below.
It has everything you could want in a meal, serves a lot of people at once, and the kids rave about it.
Either they keep saying it tastes so delicious or you don’t hear everything due to full mouths, either way, it is a win.
Heath is always a concern these days, and even more so when children are in the picture.
We try to teach them good eating habits and with these healthy crockpot recipes you can do just that, and there are more on our blog so don’t forget to head over there for extra ideas.
Born and raised in South Africa and being immersed in the rich culture, Candace soon found a passion for all things food related. Exploring and experiencing new flavors and taste profiles she pursued her career as a qualified chef in silver service specialized in fine dining.
