Warm up to weight loss with these 10 healthy and tasty slow cooker recipes

Brenda Braslow, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Your slow cooker can flip dinner from ho-hum to yum-yum with our healthy and enjoyable recipes for weight loss and anytime. Check out these 10 healthy slow cooker recipes perfect for the whole family.

Healthy slow cooker recipes for weight loss

Save dinner and your weight-loss plan with healthy slow cooker recipes

Slow cookers (a.k.a. Crockpots) are a favorite kitchen tool of busy cooks. Prep and assemble the ingredients when you have a chance early in the day, set the timer, and the slow cooker takes it from there. If you are looking at purchasing a slow cooker, consider getting one with a timer and warm setting so that you can set it and "forget" it. Don't worry, the warm setting helps prevent overcooking if you are not around to turn it off. Now, add that wonderful little appliance to your arsenal of support on your weight-loss journey, and you have the perfect match. Read on to find out how.

10 Healthy slow cooker recipes just right for weight loss

We’ve put together 10 of our healthy slow cooker recipes from our Premium recipe collection that are sure to fit nicely into your weight-loss plan. Feel free to customize these recipes to fit your preferences. You can easily customize Premium recipes and save the revised ones in your app for easy tracking.

Soups and ste

Navy Bean Soup

You will crave this yummy soup with 9 grams of fiber per serving.

One serving has 233 calories, 38g carbs, 18g protein, and 2g fat.

Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

A cozy and filling soup perfect for a cold winter day.

One serving has 295 calories, 25g carbs, 29g protein, and 7g fat.

Mexican Chicken Soup

Get your Mexican food fix with this chicken soup exploding with flavor.

One serving has 265 calories, 34g carbs, 22g protein, and 6g fat.

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

A flavorful and filling soup that is sure to please.

One serving has 309 calories, 50g carbs, 20g protein, and 4g fat.

Indian Chicken Stew

Indian spices both tenderize and add fantastic flavor to this crave-worthy stew.

One serving has 202 calories, 19g carbs, 24g protein, and 4g fat.

Entrees

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken

A delicious chicken dish that will have your home smelling of smoky chipotle chili seasoning. Pair it with brown rice and vegetables, or wrap it in a tortilla for a hand-held entree.

One serving has 149 calories, 6g carbs, 24g protein, and 4g fat.

Slow Cooker Italian-Style Sloppy Joes

An Italian-inspired variation of Sloppy Joes that will not disappoint.

One serving has 252 calories, 19g carbs, 22g protein, and 11g fat.

Smoky Pork Tortillas

This recipe is perfect for those who love that smoky flavor but prefer a slow cooker to a grill. Trimming the carbs? Wrap the pork in lettuce or serve shredded with a side of roasted vegetables.

One serving has 435 calories, 43g carbs, 39g protein, and 13g fat.

Slow Cooker Jerk-Style Chicken

A rich, zesty chicken dish reflects tropical Caribbean roots with jerk seasoning.

One serving has 246 calories, 7g carbs, 23g protein, and 14g fat.

Slow Cooker Vegan Red Beans and Rice

A New Orleans-style dish loaded with flavor but not sodium and saturated fat. You won't miss the sausage with this vegan version!

One serving has 250 calories, 44g carbs, 10g protein, and 5g fat.

Having a warm meal waiting for you at the end of the day is a welcome gift that you and the family will appreciate!