If you are looking to eat healthier while saving time and money, then you’ll definitely want to get acquainted with your slow cooker. This trusty appliance lets you simply dump in ingredients, set it, and forget it. That means you can easily whip up yummy, nutritious meals that would otherwise require way too much time in the kitchen. And especially as cooler weather settles in, it’s time to add some cozy slow cooker recipes to your regular meal prep rotation.
We’ve rounded up 35 healthy recipes you can throw together in the slow cooker to make your life easier this week. They all create a big batch, so you can whip one up on Sunday and have meals prepped for the whole week. Or freeze the rest for meals down the road! Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, paleo, dairy-free, or gluten-free, these slow cooker recipes will satisfy everyone:
Source: Half Baked Harvest

Source: Show Me the Yummy

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

Source: Kristine’s Kitchen

Source: Recipe Runner

Source: Life Made Sweeter

Source: Chungah Rhee of Damn Delicious

Source: Our Salty Kitchen

Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated

Source: Eating Bird Food

Source: Isabel Eats

Source: Fit Foodie Finds

Source: The Girl on Bloor

Source: Whole Kitchen Sink

Source: Sweet Peas and Saffron

Source: Pinch of Yum

Source: Host the Toast

Source: Eating Bird Food

Source: Oh, Sweet Basil

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

Source: Cooking Classy

Source: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Source: Cotter Crunch