{"id":3801,"date":"2025-03-07T08:02:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T08:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movewithnicole.com.au\/blog\/15-simple-crock-pot-recipes-meal-prep-inspiration.html"},"modified":"2025-03-07T08:02:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T08:02:54","slug":"15-simple-crock-pot-recipes-meal-prep-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/health\/15-simple-crock-pot-recipes-meal-prep-inspiration.html","title":{"rendered":"15 Simple Crock Pot Recipes | Meal Prep Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Love your slow cooker and looking for some easy slow cooker recipes to try? We\u2019ve got you covered with 15 of them.<\/p>\n<p>Slow cookers are a time-saving kitchen tool that can make even the most hectic day feel like a total success.<\/p>\n<p>For most slow cooker recipes, you simply pop a few ingredients into a crockpot, add liquid, push a button, and then \u2013 here\u2019s the magic \u2013 come back a few hours later and meal = done.<\/p>\n<p>Bonus: When you\u2019re done, there\u2019s just one pot to clean.<\/p>\n<p>Meals cooked in slow-cookers tend to be hearty and comforting, and they render even the toughest, least expensive cuts of meat melt-in-your-mouth\u00a0tender.<\/p>\n<p>A single recipe can make\u00a0so many servings that you\u2019ll have\u00a0meals for days and leftovers to freeze for busy weeknights in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Use these tips to help\u00a0keep those leftovers from spoiling.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s the Difference Between a Slow Cooker and a Crock-Pot?<\/h2>\n<p>But first, here\u2019s a little fun fact for the day: Most people use \u201ccrockpot\u201d to refer to slow cookers in general. But Crock-Pot is actually a brand name for a type of slow cooker.<\/p>\n<p>Crock-Pots are the original slow cookers, with just two settings \u2014 \u201cLow\u201d and \u201cHigh.\u201d Other types (and brands) of slow cookers have more heat settings and are constructed differently.<\/p>\n<p>To make it even more fun\/confusing, the mega-popular Instant Pot also has a slow cooker function.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, whatever you call that appliance sitting on your counter, it\u2019s an amazing cooking tool to help you make delicious meals with the least amount of effort!<\/p>\n<h2>15 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>With a few minutes of prep in the morning or the night before, you can wake up to the sweet, sweet scent of breakfast that\u2019s ready to eat or come home from a busy workday and sit right down to dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Let us know in the comments which of these you like best!<\/p>\n<p>With this slow-cooked steel-cut oats recipe,\u00a0breakfast can taste like a luscious slice of banana bread while still being a wholesome and nutritious way to fuel your day.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s probably plenty of room in your slow cooker to double the recipe!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make Slow Cooker Banana Bread Oatmeal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups water<\/li>\n<li>4 cups unsweetened almond milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup dry steel-cut oats<\/li>\n<li>3 large ripe bananas, mashed<\/li>\n<li>6 Tbsp. ground flaxseed<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup pure maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>6 Tbsp. chopped raw walnuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>Basic oatmeal gets a bold makeover in this sweet, spiced breakfast porridge\u00a0with hearty whole grains, dried cranberries, and apricots.<\/p>\n<p>A slice of orange peel and a cinnamon stick make it taste, and smell, like a special breakfast treat.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280560\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Fruity-Whole-Grain-Breakfast-Porridge-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Fruity Whole Grain Breakfast Porridge\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to make\u00a0Fruity Whole Grain Breakfast Porridge:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00be cup dry steel-cut oats<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup dry wild rice<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup dry pearl barley (or dry farro)<\/li>\n<li>1 cinnamon stick<\/li>\n<li>1 2-inch slice dry orange peel<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp. honey (or pure maple syrup)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup chopped dried apricots (or dried cherries, dried apples, or raisins)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup unsweetened dried cranberries<\/li>\n<li>6 cups water<\/li>\n<li>1 cup chopped raw walnuts (or almonds, pecans, or cashews)<\/li>\n<li>4 cups unsweetened almond milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100585\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-Tacos-2.jpg\" alt=\"21 Day Fix recipes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>A common concern with lean proteins, like chicken breasts, is that the meat will overcook and come out dry, which is where the slow cooker comes in: By combining a mixture of chicken broth, garlic, cumin and jalape\u00f1o\u00a0and cooking the mixture down slowly, the juices\u00a0infuse the meat with flavor and moisture.<\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup low-sodium organic chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 medium jalape\u00f1o peppers, seeded and deveined, chopped (optional)<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. chili powder<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. ground smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)<\/li>\n<li>2 bay leaves<\/li>\n<li>1 lb. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless<\/li>\n<li>8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warm<\/li>\n<li>1 cup pico de gallo (or fresh tomato salsa)<\/li>\n<li>1 medium ripe avocado, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 medium lime, cut into 4 wedges<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup finely chopped fresh cilantro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>This healthy take on a favorite Mexican dish is quick to put together, and it makes enough servings to feed a family or fill up a meal prep menu.<\/p>\n<p>The finished dish tastes just like cheesy chicken enchiladas!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280564\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Slow-Cooker-Cheesy-Chicken-Enchiladas-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make\u00a0Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 medium jalapenos, seeded and deveined, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 lb. raw ground chicken breast<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups dry farro, rinsed<\/li>\n<li>1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed, drained<\/li>\n<li>1 cup frozen corn<\/li>\n<li>1 (15-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (or diced tomatoes), no salt added<\/li>\n<li>1 cup water<\/li>\n<li>1 (10-oz.) can red enchilada sauce<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. chili powder<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp. ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. ground coriander<\/li>\n<li>Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded jack (or cheddar or Mexican blend) cheese<\/li>\n<li>3 medium green onions, chopped<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup finely chopped fresh cilantro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve tasted these homemade slow cooker refried beans, and see how effortless they are to make, you\u2019ll say buh-bye those mushy canned refried beans for good.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280568\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Slow_Cooker_Refried_Beans_roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Slow Cooker Refried Beans\" width=\"600\" height=\"703\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need\u00a0Slow Cooker Refried Beans:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb. dry pinto beans (about 5 cups), rinsed, sorted<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. ground black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 sprig fresh epazote (or fresh oregano)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)<\/li>\n<li>6 cups hot water<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>Love those buttery saut\u00e9ed\u00a0restaurant-style mushrooms? We found a way to make them much healthier.<\/p>\n<p>Our version cooks slowly with garlic and herbs, giving them time to\u00a0absorb tons of flavor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280818\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Slow_Cooker_Garlic_and_Herb_Mushrooms_in_post.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Slow Cooker Mushrooms with Garlic and Herbs\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make Slow Cooker Mushrooms with Garlic and Herbs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb. whole mushrooms (like brown, button, or cremini), stems trimmed<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 bay leaf<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup low-sodium organic vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup unsweetened almond milk<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (for garnish; optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-108082\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-Quinoa-4.jpg\" alt=\"Instant Pot Chicken Quinoa recipe\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>This is one of our favorite slow cooker recipes. It uses quinoa and spring vegetables to make a light but hearty dish that pops with color and flavor.<\/p>\n<p>The chicken gets extremely tender and juicy as it gently cooks for hours, but it\u2019s the quinoa that\u2019s the real surprise in this dish.<\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make\u00a0Slow Cooker Chicken and Quinoa with Spring Vegetables:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\u00bd cups dry quinoa<\/li>\n<li>1 lb. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes<\/li>\n<li>7 cups low-sodium organic chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. dried basil (or chives or parsley)<\/li>\n<li>Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)<\/li>\n<li>6 tsp. prepared pesto sauce<\/li>\n<li>3 cups fresh or frozen peas<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 cups shredded (or grated) carrots<\/li>\n<li>1 bunch asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2 cups)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>Have a fajita fiesta with maximum flavor and minimal effort.<\/p>\n<p>Each bite of these chicken and vegetable fajitas is bursting with bold taste\u00a0\u2013 and they have an impressive 31 grams of protein per serving.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280565\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-Fajitas-Roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make\u00a0Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes (or diced tomatoes with green chiles), no salt added<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, cut into quarters, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips<\/li>\n<li>1 medium orange bell pepper, cut into strips<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. ground chili powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. ground black pepper<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice<\/li>\n<li>1 lb. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, sliced<\/li>\n<li>8 6-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas, warm<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup fresh tomato salsa<\/li>\n<li>8 tsp. low-fat (1%) plain Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd medium avocado, sliced<\/li>\n<li>Finely chopped cilantro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing better than coming home to the smell of a delicious dinner that\u2019s been slowly cooking all day, especially when it\u2019s these tender turkey meatballs in an aromatic\u00a0tomato sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Try them on zucchini noodles for a lean, high-protein dinner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280968\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Slow_Cooker_Turkey_Meatballs_roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs\" width=\"600\" height=\"513\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make\u00a0Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. ground black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg, lightly beaten<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup whole grain panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 (28-oz.) can whole tomatoes, crushed<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. dried oregano leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>These creamy red beans get tons of\u00a0flavor from celery, garlic, and diced green chiles. Served with brown rice, they make a complete vegetarian meal.<\/p>\n<p>And at about 70\u00a2 per serving, this is a tasty\u00a0dinner that\u00a0fits any budget.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280763\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Savory_Slow_Cooker_Beans_and_Rice_roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Savory Slow Cooker Beans with Rice\" width=\"600\" height=\"574\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make Savory Slow Cooker Beans with Rice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\u00bc cups dry red beans (or dry red kidney beans), rinsed<\/li>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 medium celery stalks, sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. dried basil, crushed<\/li>\n<li>1 bay leaf<\/li>\n<li>2 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>1 cups water<\/li>\n<li>1 (14.5-oz.) can stewed tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 (4-oz.) can diced green chiles, undrained<\/li>\n<li>Hot sauce (like Tabasco) (to taste; optional)<\/li>\n<li>3 cups cooked brown rice, warm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>Sweet pineapple and crunchy radishes go perfectly with tender, slow-cooked pork loin in these mouth-watering tacos that take 10 minutes to prep.<\/p>\n<p>The leftover meat tastes great stirred into scrambled eggs!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280768\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Crunchy_Spicy_Shredded_Pork_Tacos_roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Crunchy Spicy Shredded Pork Tacos\" width=\"600\" height=\"554\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make Crunch Spicy Shredded Pork Tacos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb. raw pork loin, boneless, visible fat removed, cut into 4 large pieces<\/li>\n<li>1 (7-oz.) can sliced jalape\u00f1os (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups tomatillo salsa (or salsa verde)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup finely cubed fresh pineapple<\/li>\n<li>2 medium shallots, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp. ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>8 corn tortillas (or 6-inch whole wheat tortillas), warm<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup thinly sliced radishes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re thinking of easy slow cooker recipes, broth might not come immediately to mind, but if you want to\u00a0sip on a mug of bone broth for its numerous health benefits for yourself or you just want a delicious base for soups and to add flavor to whole grains, this recipe is a great place to start.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a large quantity of marvelously flavorful broth that tastes great on its own and can be used in any recipe that calls for broth, like this Beef Pot Roast With Root Vegetables.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280774\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Beef_Bone_Broth_roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Beef Bone Broth\" width=\"600\" height=\"562\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make Beef Bone Broth:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 lbs. beef back (or neck) bones (or chicken carcasses or lamb bones)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup apple cider vinegar (or fresh lemon juice)<\/li>\n<li>2 medium onions, cut into quarters (or 2 leeks, coarsely chopped)<\/li>\n<li>2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped<\/li>\n<li>4 medium celery stalk ends, coarsely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 to 3 bay leaves<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp. black peppercorns<\/li>\n<li>Cold water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re\u00a0craving a hearty bowl of traditional beef chili, this easy recipe really\u00a0delivers. It\u2019s simple and hearty, without any bells and whistles or special ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>In a slow cooker, the meat becomes fall-apart tender and develops a deep and satisfying flavor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280562\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Slow_Cooker_Beef_Chili_roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Slow Cooker Beef Chili\" width=\"600\" height=\"616\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make Slow Cooker Beef Chili:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Tbsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd lbs. extra lean beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 medium green bell pepper, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes, no salt added<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup tomato paste, no sugar added<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. chili powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00be tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. ground black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>Indulge in buttery baked apples with this\u00a0low-fat option that\u2019s just sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.<\/p>\n<p>And thanks to the apples, you\u2019ll get a full serving of fruit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280561\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Slow_Cooker_Baked_Apples_roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Slow Cooker Baked Apples\" width=\"600\" height=\"477\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make Slow Cooker Baked Apples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 medium Cortland (or Honey Crisp, Macintosh or Mutsu) apples<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup whole wheat flour<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup dry rolled oats<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup coconut sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. pumpkin pie spice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp. organic grass-fed butter, (or extra-virgin organic coconut oil)<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<p>It takes only a handful of ingredients to make this simple, but show-stopping slow cooker recipe for Chai Apple Butter.<\/p>\n<p>Chai tea, spiced with cardamom, ginger, clove, and black pepper, gives it a punch of\u00a0flavor that will make you look like a culinary genius.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170280566\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Slow_Cooker_Chai_Apple_Butter_roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Slow Cooker Chai Apple Butter\" width=\"600\" height=\"596\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need to make\u00a0Slow Cooker Chai Apple Butter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 medium cooking apples, cored, cut into quarters<\/li>\n<li>5 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored, cut into quarters<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup coconut sugar<\/li>\n<li>2-inch slice lemon peel<\/li>\n<li>10 bags chai tea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the full recipe here.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170281052\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15_Easy_Slow_Cooker_Recipes_that_Practically_Make_Themselves_Pin.jpg\" alt=\"15 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes\" width=\"735\" height=\"1679\" title=\"\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love your slow cooker and looking for some easy slow cooker recipes to try? We\u2019ve got you covered with 15 of them. Slow cookers are a time-saving kitchen tool that can make even the most hectic day feel like a total success. 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