40 Healthy Crockpot Recipes to Help You Stay on Track

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A homemade garlic butter mix gives our favorite cookout side dish a serious flavor upgrade. Tin foil will let your corn cook and marinate at the same time.

Full of a variety of veggies and herbs everything about this soup is a good idea, including the white wine. Pour some in the soup, then pour yourself a glass ;).

Give your favorite warm weather drink a healthy + easy upgrade by one, making it vegan and two, making it in the slow cooker! Our favorite nondairy milks are soy and oat, but almond works great too.

There's always time to reset with a stew (or soup). This hearty recipe, starring clean ingredients like kale and sweet potato, leaves you full all day, and it freezes like a charm.

Looking for a creamy side that'll soak up all manner of sauces? Your search has ended with this low-carb ranch cauliflower mash.

There's a double dose of protein from chickpeas and quinoa in this recipe. It all simmers in a bath of sweet tomatoes and coconut milk for a recipe that's simply too delish for words.

Pile your plate high with layers upon layers of zucchini and eggplant slices substituting lasagna noodles. Bell peppers and onions form this sauce, and low-fat cottage cheese adds extra depth to each piece.

Anti-inflammatory turmeric is so good for you, we've started adding it to pretty much everything. It gives a golden glow to chicken and potatoes in this recipe, with tender green beans adding just the right amount of green.

Add some spice to your summer nights with this delicious shredded Mexican chicken recipe. If it's a bit too spicy for you, you can leave out the jalapeños and just add more avocados...

Chickpeas are great for strong bones and better digestion, and the mix of ginger, cumin, and turmeric work together so well. Don't forget to squeeze some fresh lime juice overtop once it comes out of the Crock Pot!

These mushrooms make for a great appetizer, and while the recipe is vegetarian, it's incredibly easy to swap the cream cheese for its vegan alternative to make it vegan.

There's almost no prep work involved (besides chopping the potatoes), so you can just throw in all the ingredients and forget about it for the next eight hours.

Remove the chicken right before it's time to eat, and broil for a quick three minutes to get the skin nice and crispy.

We can hardly contain ourselves. Something about that sweet and spicy honey-sriracha combo, when it's slathered over yummy chicken and paired with fluffy quinoa, keeps us coming back for more.

Monk fruit's the secret to keeping this barbecue sauce delightfully sweet while still low-carb. Use with with chicken, pork, or even tofu.

Instead of sour cream or other heavy cream-based products, this recipe calls for Greek yogurt, which will make things a bit healthier without changing up the flavor too much.

You're going to be in ecstasy after one spoonful of this chicken broth-based soup with tender beans, soft vegetables, and smoky andouille sausage. Is anybody else thinking about NOLA?

A sure way to stop ordering takeout is to make this recipe at home. The key is to coat the chicken chunks with cornstarch so that it browns before you dump it in the sauce with plenty of veggies for an unbelievable home order.

Packed with protein and naturally vegan and gluten-free, this soup can do no wrong. Garnish with thick slices of avocado, a dollop of sour cream, crushed tortilla chips — or all three.

The best thing about making a drink like apple cider yourself is you know (and can control) exactly what's in it. ACV gives it a little extra health boost!

Tomatoes always taste best after cooking low and slow all day. The richness of this chicken dish is why it's a perennial favorite.

When your chicken and veggies are this well seasoned, you won't even miss the pasta. If you are craving noodles, try tossing everything with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

This slow cooker soup is absolutely chock full of veggies and your favorite noodles. HBH's Tieghan recommends orzo and we are totally on board with that.

This vegetarian recipe is also gluten-free and can be made dairy-free! Whichever way you decide to fix it, the flavors of honey, ginger, and cumin will not disappoint.

Skip the heavy takeout, and recreate one of your favorite meals at home with a healthy twist. Whip up a quick orange sauce, and pour it over two boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Serve with your choice of rice.

Even if you don't have a real tagine, capture the flavors of Morocco in your slow cooker with a hearty, protein-filled stew.

With this healthy crockpot recipe recipe, you'll get plenty of protein from the ground beef, nutrients from the veggies, and flavor from all the spices.

Quickly brown the stew meat in a skillet before dumping it in your slow cooker for an extra layer of flavor you won't want to miss. Then, make beef stew lighter by adding more in-season veggies like parsnips and turnips and by using low- sodium broth.

If you've ever been sick, you know that soup has super powers. The lentils gently nourish you, while the warm salty broth will soothe your soul.

When you cook carrots in any capacity, they're already nice and sweet, but adding a honey glaze really brings out the natural sweetness. These are so good, you might not even want dessert.

Satisfy your Chinese food cravings without leaving the house. It requires a mere 10 minutes of prep time before being tossed into the slow cooker.

Who knew that you didn't need to roast spaghetti squash in the oven? Just cut it in half, dig out the seeds, and place it in the slow cooker with a trusted tomato sauce. Needless to say, Italian night got a whole lot lighter.

Not only are these stuffed peppers healthy, but they're also completely customizable. You can switch out the ground beef for turkey (or leave it out altogether), and choose between white rice, brown rice, and even quinoa for an extra punch

of protein in the filling. Make as many peppers as will fit in your slow cooker to prep lunch for the rest of the week.

Add all of your favorite veggies to your slow cooker (plus beans for a boost of protein), and let them simmer away to create a compellingly complex soup. A little sprinkle of parm on top wouldn't hurt either.

Combine cauliflower, sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, and a touch of cream cheese for indulgence. Five hours later you'll be devouring bowl after bowl of this scrumptious soup.

Creamy coconut milk and rich peanut butter make this one soup you won't be able to get off your mind. Serve with an extra-large spoon for easy slurping.

Making a whole roast chicken in your slow cooker will give you enough tender, fall-off-the-bone meat to feed you like a queen for the week. Place your seasoned chicken on a bed of veggies, like onions, celery, and carrots, and let it cook for the next six hours.

If you prefer crispier skin, carefully remove the chicken from you slow cooker and broil for a few minutes at the end.

Buffalo chicken wings might not be the healthiest choice, but this dairy-free, dietitian-approved version means you can go there minus the guilt.

Get that home-cooked fix without having to stand over the stove stirring a pot all day. Even though it's soup, this meal is bright and fresh thanks to the bevy of veggies and garnish of cilantro.

Snuggle up with a bowl of this hearty soup on a frigid winter day, and you'll warm up from the inside out. The smoky bacon helps balance out the earthiness of the Brussels sprouts and mushrooms.

Sticking to your healthy eating resolution will be a breeze with meals as good as this one. An hour before dinner, shred the chicken and then distract yourself for the next 60 minutes while it keeps cooking.

Top with crushed tortilla chips and fresh cilantro.

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40 Healthy Crockpot Recipes to Help You Stay on Track

A homemade garlic butter mix gives our favorite cookout side dish a serious flavor upgrade. Tin foil will let your corn cook and marinate at the same time.

Crockpot Corn On The Cob

Full of a variety of veggies and herbs everything about this soup is a good idea, including the white wine. Pour some in the soup, then pour yourself a glass ;).

Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

Give your favorite warm weather drink a healthy + easy upgrade by one, making it vegan and two, making it in the slow cooker! Our favorite nondairy milks are soy and oat, but almond works great too.

Vegan Slow-Cooker Hot Cocoa

There's always time to reset with a stew (or soup). This hearty recipe, starring clean ingredients like kale and sweet potato, leaves you full all day, and it freezes like a charm.

Chicken, Kale, and Sweet Potato Stew

Looking for a creamy side that'll soak up all manner of sauces? Your search has ended with this low-carb ranch cauliflower mash.

Creamy Ranch Mashed Cauliflower

There's a double dose of protein from chickpeas and quinoa in this recipe. It all simmers in a bath of sweet tomatoes and coconut milk for a recipe that's simply too delish for words.

Coconut Quinoa Curry Healthy Crockpot Idea

Pile your plate high with layers upon layers of zucchini and eggplant slices substituting lasagna noodles. Bell peppers and onions form this sauce, and low-fat cottage cheese adds extra depth to each piece.

Low-Carb Lasagna Healthy Crockpot Recipe

Anti-inflammatory turmeric is so good for you, we've started adding it to pretty much everything. It gives a golden glow to chicken and potatoes in this recipe, with tender green beans adding just the right amount of green.

Healthy Slow Cooker Turmeric Chicken and Potatoes

Add some spice to your summer nights with this delicious shredded Mexican chicken recipe. If it's a bit too spicy for you, you can leave out the jalapeños and just add more avocados...

Slow-Cooker Keto Chicken

Chickpeas are great for strong bones and better digestion, and the mix of ginger, cumin, and turmeric work together so well. Don't forget to squeeze some fresh lime juice overtop once it comes out of the Crock Pot!

Chana Masala

These mushrooms make for a great appetizer, and while the recipe is vegetarian, it's incredibly easy to swap the cream cheese for its vegan alternative to make it vegan.

Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Stuffed Mushrooms

There's almost no prep work involved (besides chopping the potatoes), so you can just throw in all the ingredients and forget about it for the next eight hours.

Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Remove the chicken right before it's time to eat, and broil for a quick three minutes to get the skin nice and crispy.

Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

We can hardly contain ourselves. Something about that sweet and spicy honey-sriracha combo, when it's slathered over yummy chicken and paired with fluffy quinoa, keeps us coming back for more.

Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken

Monk fruit's the secret to keeping this barbecue sauce delightfully sweet while still low-carb. Use with with chicken, pork, or even tofu.

Low-Carb Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Instead of sour cream or other heavy cream-based products, this recipe calls for Greek yogurt, which will make things a bit healthier without changing up the flavor too much.

Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff

You're going to be in ecstasy after one spoonful of this chicken broth-based soup with tender beans, soft vegetables, and smoky andouille sausage. Is anybody else thinking about NOLA?

Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup

A sure way to stop ordering takeout is to make this recipe at home. The key is to coat the chicken chunks with cornstarch so that it browns before you dump it in the sauce with plenty of veggies for an unbelievable home order.

Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken

Packed with protein and naturally vegan and gluten-free, this soup can do no wrong. Garnish with thick slices of avocado, a dollop of sour cream, crushed tortilla chips — or all three.

Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

The best thing about making a drink like apple cider yourself is you know (and can control) exactly what's in it. ACV gives it a little extra health boost!

Supercharged Slow-Cooker Apple Cider

Tomatoes always taste best after cooking low and slow all day. The richness of this chicken dish is why it's a perennial favorite.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

When your chicken and veggies are this well seasoned, you won't even miss the pasta. If you are craving noodles, try tossing everything with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Pesto Vegetables Recipe

This slow cooker soup is absolutely chock full of veggies and your favorite noodles. HBH's Tieghan recommends orzo and we are totally on board with that.

Parmesan White Bean Chicken Soup with Roasted Delicata Squash

This vegetarian recipe is also gluten-free *and* can be made dairy-free! Whichever way you decide to fix it, the flavors of honey, ginger, and cumin will not disappoint.

Crockpot Chickpea Curry

Skip the heavy takeout, and recreate one of your favorite meals at home with a healthy twist. Whip up a quick orange sauce, and pour it over two boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Serve with your choice of rice.

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Healthy Crockpot Recipe

Even if you don't have a real tagine, capture the flavors of Morocco in your slow cooker with a hearty, protein-filled stew.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Chickpea Tagine

With this healthy crockpot recipe recipe, you'll get plenty of protein from the ground beef, nutrients from the veggies, and flavor from all the spices.

Easy Slow Cooker Chili

Quickly brown the stew meat in a skillet before dumping it in your slow cooker for an extra layer of flavor you won't want to miss. Then, make beef stew lighter by adding more in-season veggies like parsnips and turnips and by using low- sodium broth.

Slow Cooker Healthier Beef Stew

If you've ever been sick, you know that soup has super powers. The lentils gently nourish you, while the warm salty broth will soothe your soul.

Slow Cooker Lentil and Vegetable Soup

When you cook carrots in any capacity, they're already nice and sweet, but adding a honey glaze really brings out the natural sweetness. These are so good, you might not even want dessert.

Easy Crockpot Honey Glazed Carrots

Satisfy your Chinese food cravings without leaving the house. It requires a mere 10 minutes of prep time before being tossed into the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Who knew that you didn't need to roast spaghetti squash in the oven? Just cut it in half, dig out the seeds, and place it in the slow cooker with a trusted tomato sauce. Needless to say, Italian night got a whole lot lighter.

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

Not only are these stuffed peppers healthy, but they're also completely customizable. You can switch out the ground beef for turkey (or leave it out altogether), and choose between white rice, brown rice, and even quinoa for an extra punch

Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers