Easy Crockpot Fall Recipes

Fall is here and we have a million things going on……kids have sports…we have to get to the gym….husband or wife is working late…..homework needs to get done, etc.

Well, it’s finally time to break out the crock pot that you put away last spring. These recipes will help make your lives a little easier and your belly a little flatter. These recipes from Tone it Up all use WHOLE foods so you’re not messing around with processed crap that can lead to weight gain over time. Try a new one each day this week!!

EASY CROCKPOT RECIPES FOR THE FALL

White Bean Turkey Chili

1 lb. Lean Ground Turkey
2 Tbs.Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 White Onion, diced
4 Cans Navy Beans (15 oz.)
1/4 cup fresh Jalapeno Pepper, diced
1 Tbs. Cumin
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 cup Sweet Corn
1 Cup Pinot Grigio (or your favorite white wine)
3 cups Vegetable broth
Oregano
Top with finely chopped Cilantro
+ If you like spicy add in a little chili powder and cayenne pepper ;)

Saute garlic. Add ground Turkey into the skillet. Cook on medium heat while breaking the meat up with a spatula. Remove from skillet and place in crock pot. Saute onion until it turns clear. Add to crock pot. Add in the rest of the ingredients.  Cook on low for 6 hours or so.

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Greek Chicken

1 cup Quinoa
1 Small Whole Chicken (3-5 lbs.), skin removed
1 Red Onion, diced
2 Cups Vegetable Broth
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
Juice of 1 Lemon
1 Tbs. Oregano
1 Tbs. Basil

Place all ingredients except chicken and quinoa in crock pot and stir well. Add in chicken (you can keep it whole or break it into breast, thigh, leg, wing etc. This recipe also works with frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts… just defrost first). Cook on low for 6+ hours. Use a thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees (F).

Right before serving cook quinoa on stove top according to package instructions.

Serve chicken on top of quinoa and top with excess sauce from the crock pot & garnish with sliced black or kalmata olives and cucumber slices.

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Savory Fall Stew

1 Cup Lentils
3/4 Cup Quinoa
1 cup Water
2 Quarts Vegetable Broth
2 cups Mushrooms, sliced
1 cup Carrots, sliced
1 yellow Onion, diced
1 Tbs. Black Pepper
1 Tbs. Basil
2 cloves Garlic
2 tsp. Thyme

Mix ingredients together in crock pot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

My FAVORITE HEALTHY Breakfast

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP OATMEAL!! 

If your a sweet craver like me, you HAVE to try this breakfast! Its dessert for breakfast, its kid and weight loss friendly, and its so easy.....all you need is 4 ingredients....

Oatmeal is full of fiber which helps us lose weight and helps prevent heart disease. If your having cholesterol problems, you have to try oatmeal. I bet if you eat oatmeal 4-5x a week, your levels will go closer to where they need to be so give it a try!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal

Ingredients
-1/3 cup oats (I prefer multi grain not rolled)
-1/3 cup unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk (for the kiddos I would use sweetened or a pinch more of sweetener)
-1/3 cup water
-1 tablespoon of PB2
-1 teaspoon stevia, truvia, honey, or sweetener of choice

Directions
Mix all ingredients and zap in microwave for about 2 minutes. You could also make this on the stove top (make the oatmeal more creamy) but you might need to add a tad more liquid.

Please try and give me your feedback!!!