Many people who are on a weight loss journey count the calories in the food they eat on a daily basis. This way, it will be easier for them to track your progress. If you’re trying to lose a few pounds but still want to enjoy comfort foods, break out your crock pot and cook up these healthy slow cooker recipes that only work out to 300 calories or less.
Try these healthy slow cooker recipes that are good for weight loss:
Sweet oatmeal with hazelnuts
What do you need:
- 2 apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons hazelnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
In a saucepan over medium high heat, bring the milk and water to a boil. To mix in a slow cooker, add apples, oatmeal, brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir, cover and simmer for 7 hours. When ready, transfer to a serving bowl then top with maple syrup and hazelnuts.
Slow Cooked Balsamic Vegetables
What do you need:
- 3 slices of bacon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale
- 1 cup of chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cook bacon until crisp in skillet over medium-high heat. Remove from pan, crumble and reserve. In the same skillet with the bacon fat, cook the onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook until tender. Place the mixture in a slow cooker along with the bay leaf, garlic and broth. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on low heat. Meanwhile, combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a bowl. When the vegetables are done, add the balsamic mixture just before serving. Top with crumbled bacon.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
What do you need:
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into small pieces
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 2 cups of thick sauce
- 2 cups of black beans with salt
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- salt and pepper
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and cook the onion until tender, season with salt and pepper. Add the sweet potato slices and cook for 3 minutes. Place the mixture in a slow cooker, then add the sauce, black beans, vegetable broth, and water. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on low heat until the sweet potatoes and black beans are tender.
Now you don’t have to worry about your weight while eating delicious food – try these healthy slow cooker recipes under 300 calories!