• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Becomingness
  • RECIPES
  • SHOP
  • MEET NESS
  • CONTACT
  • SUBSCRIBE
menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • SHOP
  • MEET NESS
  • CONTACT
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • RECIPES
    • SHOP
    • MEET NESS
    • CONTACT
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipe Roundups

    30 healthy whole food slow cooker recipes

    Published: May 10, 2019 · Modified: Jul 8, 2021 by Vanessa Vickery · 4 Comments

    267 shares
    • Share Me230

    Contents

    • 1 Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos with Chipotle Slaw
    • 2 Crockpot Whole Chicken
    • 3 Crock Pot Carnitas Burrito Bowls
    • 4 Slow Cooker Wild Rice Vegetable Soup
    • 5 Crockpot Coconut curry chicken soup
    • 6 Vietnamese Beef Stew Pho Noodle Soup (Pho Bo Sot Vang)
    • 7 Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
    • 8 Easy Crock-Pot BBQ Ribs Made in the Slow Cooker
    • 9 Vegan Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup with Winter Squash
    • 10 Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
    • 11 Lebanese Butternut Squash Stew
    • 12 Slow Cooker Honey Jalapeno Chicken
    • 13 Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup
    • 14 Balsamic Slow Cooker Pot Roast
    • 15 Slow Cooker Thai Mango Chicken
    • 16 A Truly Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Lamb Korma Curry
    • 17 Crock Pot Pineapple Pork Burrito Bowl
    • 18 Mung Bean Soup with Vegetables
    • 19 Easy Slow Cooker Jambalaya
    • 20 Slow cooker Greek Lamb Kleftiko with potatoes
    • 21 Crock Pot Refried Beans
    • 22 Mandarin Orange Chicken
    • 23 Indian Slow Cooker Pulled Lamb
    • 24 Vegan Slow Cooker Lentil Stew with Harissa
    • 25 Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Artichoke Soup
    • 26 Slow Cooker Garlic Balsamic Pork
    • 27 Jackfruit Chili
    • 28 Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs
    • 29 The BEST Crockpot Paleo Turkey Chili
    • 30 Slow Cooker Roast Beef
    You are sure to find a new favourite in this collection of 30 healthy whole food slow cooker recipes. There are chicken, beef, lamb, pork & vegetarian options for you to make all year round. Easy to make and all gluten & dairy free.

    You are sure to find a new favourite in this collection of 30 healthy whole food slow cooker recipes. There are chicken, beef, lamb, pork & vegetarian options for you to make all year round. Easy to make and all gluten & dairy free.

    You are sure to find a new favourite in this collection of 30 healthy whole food slow cooker recipes. There are chicken, beef, lamb, pork & vegetarian options for you to make all year round. Easy to make and all gluten & dairy free.

    I am always on the look out for healthy slow cooker recipes that are made with delicious wholefoods which are gluten and dairy free.

    I love how easy slow cooker meals are to put together. Simply place the ingredients in the slow cooker and let the slow cooker do its magic work.

    Sometimes you need to do a little extra pre-work!

    Take for instance my slow cooker butter chicken and slow cooker lamb shanks recipes. You need to sear the meat first before placing into the slow cooker.

    You are sure to find a new favourite in this collection of 30 healthy whole food slow cooker recipes. There are chicken, beef, lamb, pork & vegetarian options for you to make all year round. Easy to make and all gluten & dairy free
    1

    Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos with Chipotle Slaw

    Photo Credit: www.therusticfoodie.com

    This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos with Chipotle Slaw recipe is smoky and spicy. Beef chuck roast is made in the crock pot and then topped with tangy coleslaw!

    2

    Crockpot Whole Chicken

    Photo Credit: www.thelittlekitchen.net

    This recipe for crockpot whole chicken is a wonderful recipe to make during the week or a weekend meal. It’s really easy to put together with spices along with vegetables.

    3

    Crock Pot Carnitas Burrito Bowls

    Photo Credit: www.theroastedroot.net

    Easy crock pot carnitas made burrito bowl-style with rice, mango salsa, black beans, cabbage, and fried plantains. This super quick and simple approach to carnitas is a winning meal prep dinner recipe.

    4

    Slow Cooker Wild Rice Vegetable Soup

    Photo Credit: kristineskitchenblog.com

    A healthy wild rice soup recipe made with butternut squash, kale and white beans. This Slow Cooker Wild Rice Vegetable Soup is a vegetarian and vegan crockpot soup recipe.

    5

    Crockpot Coconut curry chicken soup

    Photo Credit: ameessavorydish.com

    Crockpot Coconut curry chicken soup is so full of flavor, it will rock your taste buds!! This flavorful slow cooker soup recipe makes a comforting wintertime meal. Not to mention, it’s incredibly healthy and super easy to make!

    6

    Vietnamese Beef Stew Pho Noodle Soup (Pho Bo Sot Vang)

    Photo Credit: delightfulplate.com

    Vietnamese beef stew pho noodle soup (Pho bo sot vang) is a hearty and comforting noodle soup. This noodle soup features tender beef, flavorful broth and amazing aroma from pho spices. You can cook it on stovetop, in a slow cooker or a pressure cooker like an Instant Pot.

    7

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

    Photo Credit: www.hungryhealthyhappy.com

    This Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken is one of the easiest slow cooker dishes we have. There is no pre-cooking involved, you just put onions, chicken and a fresh tomato, herb and balsamic mix in to the slow cooker and let it cook for 3 hours. Serve with spaghetti, rice or with a light green salad for a delicious and fresh summer meal.

    8

    Easy Crock-Pot BBQ Ribs Made in the Slow Cooker

    Photo Credit: www.therisingspoon.com

    Learn how to make the easiest (10-minute prep) fall-off-the-bone slow cooker ribs that will have everyone licking their fingers & plates! This is the best method for fixing bbq ribs if you don't own a smoker or it's cold outside.

    9

    Vegan Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup with Winter Squash

    Photo Credit: justinecelina.com

    Vegan Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup with Winter Squash — a no fuss recipe packed full of nourishing, plant based ingredients that eats like a meal!

    10

    Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

    Photo Credit: acleanbake.com

    Slow cooker chicken shawarma (aka shwarma) combines the ease of a slow cooker meal with the complex flavor of a slow-roasted middle eastern chicken feast! This is a quick version of the middle eastern favorite: the slow cooker does a lot of the work and it can be prepped ahead of time. Various serving options make this sensational paleo and gluten free dinner recipe adaptable for low carb and Whole30 compliance, too!

    11

    Lebanese Butternut Squash Stew

    Photo Credit: adamantkitchen.com

    Nothing like a little vegan winter comfort food right out of the slow cooker to boost your spirits in cold weather. Warm curry spices combined with cinnamon really bring this Lebanese butternut squash stew together.

    12

    Slow Cooker Honey Jalapeno Chicken

    Photo Credit: megseverydayindulgence.com

    This Slow Cooker Honey Jalapeno Chicken takes 3 minutes of prep and just a handful of ingredients making it perfect for weeknight meals. The honey and jalapeno combine to make the perfect mix of sweet and spicy.

    13

    Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup

    Photo Credit: www.greedygourmet.com

    This slow cooker sweet potato soup is an incredible dish that will even make your grandmother jealous! A definite winter warmer, preparing this recipe is almost too easy.

    14

    Balsamic Slow Cooker Pot Roast

    Photo Credit: joyfoodsunshine.com

    Balsamic Slow Cooker Pot Roast! Easy, healthy make-ahead main dish recipe that takes 5 minutes of prep time! Paleo, gluten-free & dairy-free! No browning required!

    15

    Slow Cooker Thai Mango Chicken

    Photo Credit: www.flavourandsavour.com

    Sweet mangoes, spicy peppers and fresh lime combine to make this Slow Cooker Thai Mango Chicken a family favourite. Paleo and gluten-free.

    16

    A Truly Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Lamb Korma Curry

    Photo Credit: thecookspyjamas.com

    This dairy-free, gluten-free slow cooker lamb korma curry is so quick and easy to put together, and readily feeds a large, hungry family. The curry freezes well, so any leftovers can be stashed in the freezer for an emergency meal.

    17

    Crock Pot Pineapple Pork Burrito Bowl

    Photo Credit: www.adashofmegnut.com

    This Crock Pot Pineapple Pork Burrito Bowl recipe is so easy to make in a slow cooker and delicious, too! You’ll love how fragrant your house becomes as this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe turns into the most tender pork!

    18

    Mung Bean Soup with Vegetables

    Photo Credit: girlheartfood.com

    This clean eating Mung Bean Soup is loaded with kale, carrot, celery and, of course, mung beans. There’s a welcomed spicy kick from lots of fresh ginger and chili. Plus, this mung bean recipe is ultra easy to prepare and totally belly warming!

    19

    Easy Slow Cooker Jambalaya

    Photo Credit: pinchandswirl.com

    You won’t believe how easy it is to make Slow Cooker Jambalaya! Melt in your mouth chicken, smoky sausage and buttery shrimp mixed with a medley of tender vegetables and hot rice in a rich, spicy sauce.

    20

    Slow cooker Greek Lamb Kleftiko with potatoes

    Photo Credit: www.supergoldenbakes.com

    Kleftiko is a traditional Greek recipe for unbelievably tender and succulent lamb. Simple and easy to make in your slow cooker, Instant Pot or your oven.

    21

    Crock Pot Refried Beans

    Photo Credit: www.beyondthechickencoop.com

    Refried beans made in the crock pot. Can be portioned and frozen for quick dinners.

    22

    Mandarin Orange Chicken

    Photo Credit: confessionsofanover-workedmom.com

    You're going to love this easy Mandarin Orange Chicken recipe with Clementines!

    23

    Indian Slow Cooker Pulled Lamb

    Photo Credit: nishkitchen.com

    Slow cooker pulled lamb – Tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone with maximum flavor and minimum effort. This is the basic idea behind slow cooking. The slow cooked and shredded meat taste great with rice, or add to sandwiches and wraps along with some vegetables for a hearty, filling meal.

    24

    Vegan Slow Cooker Lentil Stew with Harissa

    Photo Credit: veggiedesserts.co.uk

    This slow cooker lentil stew, spiced with aromatic harissa paste, will warm you up on the cool autumn or winter evenings. It’s easy, hearty and busting with vegetables and flavour. Vegan and gluten-free.

    25

    Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Artichoke Soup

    Photo Credit: flavorthemoments.com

    SLOW COOKER LEMON CHICKEN ARTICHOKE SOUP IS A HEALTHY, SATISFYING DUMP ‘N GO SOUP THAT’S FULL OF FRESH LEMON FLAVOR! THIS IS CLEAN EATING AT IT’S BEST AND EASIEST.

    26

    Slow Cooker Garlic Balsamic Pork

    Photo Credit: jonesinfortaste.com

    Slow Cooker Garlic Balsamic Pork is a flavorful and easy main dish that can be easily re-purposed into other dishes.

    27

    Jackfruit Chili

    Photo Credit: www.vnutritionandwellness.com

    This Jackfruit Chili is slow cooked in a crockpot to bring out all of its delicious flavors. Jackfruit takes the place of meat in this plant-based vegan chili. It’s the perfect cozy meal for cooler weather.

    28

    Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs

    Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

    Slow Cooker Short Ribs are deliciously fall-off-the-bone tender that take less than 5 mins of prep work. These Korean Beef Short Ribs are a great option for elegant suppers, homemade takeaways and easy lunches too.

    29

    The BEST Crockpot Paleo Turkey Chili

    Photo Credit: 24carrotkitchen.com

    This is a delicious, hearty Paleo chili recipe with just enough heat! Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free!

    30

    Slow Cooker Roast Beef

    Photo Credit: bakeplaysmile.com

    If you’re after a really easy slow cooker beef roast recipe, then you’ve come to the right place! This classic recipe is cooked in the slow cooker for 8 hours (so you know the meat is going to absolutely delicious), plus you can add lots of vegetables to make it a simple one pot dinner.

    More Recipe Roundups

    • Dairy Free Christmas Desserts
    • 11 Delicious and Healthy Super Salads
    • Gluten Free & Dairy Free Air Fryer Dinners
    • Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes
    267 shares
    • Share Me230

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a comment below: Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. JustineCelina

      May 10, 2019 at 11:53 pm

      Thank you for including my Vegan Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup with Winter Squash in this lovely round-up, Vanessa!

      Reply
      • Vanessa Vickery

        May 23, 2019 at 8:24 pm

        Thank you for making such a lovely recipe 🙂

        Reply
    2. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      May 10, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      All of these delicious recipes are making me so hungry right now...where to start?! Love using my slow cooker! Thanks so very much for including my mung bean soup recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Vanessa Vickery

        May 23, 2019 at 8:24 pm

        They are all drool worthy! 🙂

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar


    Hi, I'm Ness. I love to create easy-to-make, healthy wholefood recipes. I have an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine and a passion for adapting classic recipes into gluten free and dairy free versions.

    READ MORE →

    POPULAR POSTS

    • Coconut Rough Bliss Balls
    • Passionfruit Mango No Bake Cheesecake
    • Quinoa Fritters
    • Nutella Slice
    • Zucchini & Sweet Potato Fritters
    • No Bake Cheesecake Bites
    • No Bake Caramel Slice
    • Easy Vegetable Slice

    FEATURED IN

    Featured in - MindBodySpirit Festival, Yum Gluten Free, FoodGawker, HuffPost, Mashable, BuzzFeed.

    Footer

    About

    • Meet Ness
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with Me

    Copyright © 2022 Becomingness

    267 shares
    • Share
    • Pin Me
    • Save