10 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Meal Prep

updated Aug 23, 2019
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When you’re meal prepping for the week, there’s no need to do all the work. Let the slow cooker help you out and you’ll be rewarded for your lack of effort. These 10 recipes couldn’t be easier and also happen to be extra wholesome. That means they’re full of good things like vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein.

It will be easy to eat well all week long when you can reach for healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner without fuss. Your future self most definitely thanks you.

This two-ingredient recipe couldn’t be easier: Cook chicken breasts with a container of your favorite tomato salsa and then shred the meat. Use it for tacos, sandwiches, salads, and grain bowls all week long.

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Let the slow cooker help you make balanced bowls filled with whole grains, protein, and veggies that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner throughout the week.

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The best thing about this recipe is how customizable it is: Feel free to use the vegetables that are already in your crisper drawer and swap the pinto beans in for black beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas, if you prefer.

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The slow cooker doesn’t just help make lunch and dinner easier — it can assist with breakfast, too. Toss a couple of things in before you go to bed and you’ll be greeted by warm, comforting oatmeal when you wake up.

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This wholesome soup gets its golden hue from turmeric and is made hearty with chickpeas. It’s the perfect light lunch that’s also satisfying.

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While this recipe starts with making your own quick pesto, it’s more than OK to substitute your favorite store-bought jar. Use the chicken for wraps, salads, and grain bowls throughout the week.

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This vegetarian chili tastes surprisingly meaty due to the addition of unsweetened cocoa powder, which adds depth and richness to the pot.

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Sure, this recipe is for burrito bowls, but there’s no reason why you can’t also use the mixture to make regular tortilla-wrapped burritos when the craving strikes.

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This comforting porridge is the perfect choice if you prefer your breakfasts to be savory but still want to utilize the slow cooker to get ahead.

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Having some cooked salmon on hand for the week means you can easily add some protein to salads and turn them into a healthy meal.