4 High-Protein Crock Pot Recipes Doctors Swear By To Shrink Your Waistline Over 50

There’s no doubt that a diet high in lean protein and healthy carbs will trim your waistline, especially when you are over the age of 50. Easy one-pot meals that will do the same are even better! If you are looking for delicious meals to make in your crock pot that won’t ruin your diet, then you are in luck. 

Skinny Lemon Chicken

This chicken dinner is simple but not boring. It features a mildly sweet flavor with hints of lemon, soy sauce, honey, and other traditional Asian inspired ingredients. Serve this yummy chicken dish spooned over a bowl of brown rice.

You’ll need:

Coconut oilChicken breastsGarlicSea saltVegetable brothLemonsSoy sauceCornstarchHoneyPoppy seedsSesame seedsGreen onions

Moroccan Chicken

This easy recipe is a delicious, healthy and budget-friendly meal—perfect for any weeknight. It features chickpeas, golden raisins, and fresh veggies along with warm spices such as cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. Serve it over a whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, or whole-wheat couscous to complete the meal. 

You’ll need:

ChickpeasWhole tomatoes Bell peppers Red onion Golden raisinsTomato pasteWaterGround cuminGround cinnamonPaprikaKosher saltBoneless skinless chicken thighsUnsalted peanut butterPrepared Brown rice, quinoa, or whole-wheat couscous

Pot Roast Tacos

If you are craving two comfort foods in one night, then make this easy crock pot dish. Even though this recipe uses chuck roast as a base, it won’t sabotage your waistline. Top your tacos with tons of fresh veggies and use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.

You’ll need:

Boneless chuck roastOlive oilSalt and pepperCumin powderAncho chili powderGarlic powderCayenne pepperOnionChopped tomatoesCorn tortillasGuacamoleSalsa Shredded lettuce Red onion

Slow Cooker Meatloaf

Is it possible to make a healthy meatloaf in a crock-pot? Yes! With a few healthy substitutes, the classic comfort dish gets a healthy makeover. The low carb version is juicy and full of Italian flavor—and it won’t thicken your waistline.

You’ll need:

Olive oil Extra lean ground sirloinLarge eggsZucchiniParmesan cheeseParsleyGarlicBalsamic vinegarOreganoOnionSea saltBlack pepper