Here are 16 delicious and easy slow cooker recipes that are low in sodium and fat, using fresh ingredients instead of canned soups and mixes. Linda Larsen is a journalist, quick-healthy crockpot recipes and slow-cooking expert, and accomplished cookbook author with over 30 years of experience in testing and developing recipes. There are things you can do to update your regular slow cooker recipes to be healthier. If you refrigerate canned broths before using them, the fat will congeal in a layer on top so it can be removed before adding to the recipe.

Also, use low-sodium and low-fat ingredients, and trim the fat and skin from meats before cooking. This delicious slow cooker pork roast with vegetables is seasoned with allspice, horseradish, and apple butter. Barley is chewy and nutty and so good for you. This delicious and healthy crockpot barley casserole recipe can be served as a vegetarian main dish or a side dish. This simple crockpot beef stew recipe uses just a few ingredients, yet it’s healthy and tastes so good.

This easy and healthy slow cooker beef fajita stew is high in protein, fiber, and vitamin C. Continue to 5 of 16 below. Cooking flank steak in your crockpot makes the most tender, juicy, and flavorful meat. Once cooked, make sure that you cut the meat against the grain for best results. Tart apples, apple juice, curry powder, and garlic combine to create this unique and delicious crockpot chicken and apples dish that is easy to make.