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Home  ›  Recipes  ›  Course  ›  Lunch & Dinner

18 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Winter

Posted:

01/06/23

Updated:

02/28/24

By:

Ashley Walterhouse

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These 18 healthy slow cooker recipes are perfect to help prepare easy weeknight dinners this winter and the perfect comfort food! There are lots of dietary options too – vegan, gluten-free, paleo, Whole30, and more.

These 18 healthy slow cooker recipes are perfect to help prepare easy weeknight dinners this winter and the perfect comfort food! There are lots of dietary options too – vegan, gluten-free, paleo, Whole30, and more.

  • Healthy Chili Recipes
  • Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
  • Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes for Dinner

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Sometimes things can get away from us and it’s hard to get healthy, whole foods on the table for dinner. Once the weather gets cold and the days get grey, it’s always a great time to pull out some easy slow cooker recipes.

I, for one, don’t use my slow cooker nearly enough – I really want to make more use of it this year and get back into meal prep mode.

Meal prep isn’t just for “busy moms” or families. Anyone can benefit from a meal that slow cooks all day long and has a delicious meal ready and waiting for them at the end of a busy day. 

There are too many times I’ve found myself stuck with “What’s for dinner?” and end up making breakfast for dinner. Which some days is fine, but other days it gets old and doesn’t leave you feeling satisfied after a meal.

But just by having a little bit of a plan, you can have more healthy, nutritious meals for everyone.

If you are looking for more tips, recipes and even a planning guide, we’ve got you the perfect guide for you! 

So here are the best slow cooker recipes that will help you get a healthy dinner on the table each night without stressing you out!

Healthy Chili Recipes

Butternut Squash & Bean Turkey Chili  

A Healthy Turkey Chili packed full of protein, beans, vegetables and spices for a hearty meal. This delicious recipe is easy to make on the Stovetop, Instant Pot or as an easy crock pot recipe. For some extra flavor, you can’t go wrong topping it with avocado, tortilla chips, a little vegan sour cream and cheese if you want to. It’s perfect for busy weeknights!

three bowls of butternut squash turkey chili with toppings

More Slow Cooker Meals

  • Pumpkin Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans 
  • Healthy Turkey Chili
  • Healthy White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Soup Recipes

Sausage Kale Soup {Zuppa Toscana recipe}

This Sausage Kale Soup (also known as, “Zuppa Toscana”) is an easy meal that’s comforting dairy-free soup classic. A healthier take on the Olive Garden recipe with a variety of ways to lighten things up and is packed with so much flavor. Make in the Instant Pot, slow cooker or on your stovetop! Dairy-free, Paleo, and Whole 30 friendly.

soup with potatoes kale and sausage in a white bowl

More Easy Crockpot Recipes

  • Healthy Loaded Potato Soup 
  • White Bean and Kale Soup
  • Slow Cooker Quinoa Veggie Soup – Orchids + Sweet Tea
  • Crock-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup – Fit Foodie Finds
  • Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew – Simply Quinoa 
  • Dairy-Free Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder – Miss Allie’s Kitchen

Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes for Dinner

Paleo Slow Cooker Thai Red Curry Turkey Meatballs 

Slow cookers make for the best meals! These spicy Paleo Thai Red Curry Turkey Meatballs are a must! They’re guaranteed to be a new family favorite. Serve with zoodles, cauli rice or your favorite grain for a delicious meal. This easy recipe for meatballs is paleo and whole30 and makes the perfect simple dinner!

Up close red curry turkey meatballs on place with cilantro garnish

More Easy Slow Cooker Meal Recipes

  • Everyday Simple Slow Cooker Chicken 
  • Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Burrito Bowls – All the Healthy Things
  • Slow Cooker Tofu Butter Chicken – Jessice in the Kitchen
  • Paleo Slow Cooker Meatballs in Marinara Sauce – Paleo Running Momma 
  • Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala – Ambitious Kitchen 
  • Slow Cooker Honey Lime Ginger Pork – The Recipe Critic

Cheers to more slow cooker recipes and less frigid weather! Well, we can only hope 🙂

Let me know if you make any of these recipes by leaving a comment and letting me know your favorite recipess! Xx, Ashley

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Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy.
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