40 Best Healthy Thanksgiving Slowcooker Recipes
Save space in your oven this Thanksgiving by using your slow cooker Thanksgiving recipes to whip up holiday favorites like turkey, sides, easy apps, cozy desserts and more.
1. Moist Italian Turkey Breast
This slow-cooker thanksgiving recipe renders some of the juiciest turkey. High in lean protein, it’s a smart entree for a special occasion.
Calories per serving: 360
Here in the recipe.
2. Sausage-Herb Dressing
To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, prepare the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead of time, then finish the dressing in the slow cooker on the big day.
Calories per serving: 254
Here in the recipe.
3. Slow-Cooker Cran-Apple Chutney
You can’t get enough of this delicious chutney. Include this in your thanksgiving recipes as it tastes amazing paired with turkey, but it’s also good on its own.
Calories per serving: 103
Here in the recipe.
4. Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn with Bacon
If you are looking for new Thanksgiving recipes to add to your traditional meals. This Slowcooker Creamed Corn with Bacon will not disappoint you. Your family will surely enjoy it!
Calories per serving: 259
Here in the recipe.
5. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Yeast Bread
Savor the rich flavors of fall with this homey loaf you can bake up in the slow cooker. Butterscotch adds a sweet surprise.
Calories per serving: 228
Here in the recipe.
6. Herbed Turkey Breasts
This is a great recipe! It’s fresh thyme and marjoram lend amazing flavor to turkey breast. It comes out of the slow cooker perfectly tender.
Calories per serving: 219
Here in the recipe.
7. Cranberry-Apple Red Cabbage
If you are looking for something new thanksgiving dish, try this very tasty Cranberry-Apple Red Cabbage.
Calories per serving: 131
Here in the recipe.
8. Scalloped Taters
This creamy and comforting slow-cooked side tastes great with almost any main dish and is a snap to assemble with convenient frozen hash browns. It’s a good way to make potatoes when your oven is busy with other dishes.
Calories per serving: 234
Here in the recipe.
9. Very Vanilla Slow-Cooker Cheesecake
Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor, and making it in the slow cooker creates a silky, smooth texture that’s hard to resist.
Calories per serving: 565
Here in the recipe.
10. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup
Top this creamy soup with anything your heart desires, which means you can eat it several days in a row without ever having to have it the same way twice. You can substitute fresh onions and celery in this recipe if you prefer, but using the dried version makes it easy to throw together on a weekday morning.
Calories per serving: 215
Here in the recipe.
11. Slow-Cooked Wild Rice
This recipe will become your family heirloom. Not that it can’t be eaten on any day of the year but there is just something festive about its looks and taste — especially nice for a party or holiday!
Calories per serving: 236
Here in the recipe.
12. Slow-Cooked Broccoli
This family-favorite side dish is quick to fix and full of flavor. Since it simmers in a slow cooker, it frees up your oven for other things. That’s a tremendous help when you are preparing a big meal at home.
Calorie per serving:
Here in the recipe.
Calories per serving: 159
Here in the recipe.
13. Slow-Cooker Cider
There’s no last-minute rush before the party when you slowly simmer this punch. It has all the tantalizing flavors of fall. Include this in your Thanksgiving recipes.
Calories per serving: 177
Here in the recipe.
14. Stuffing from the Slow Cooker
If you’re hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner this year, add this simple slow-cooked stuffing to your menu to ease entertaining. This recipe comes in handy when you run out of oven space at large family gatherings.
Calories per serving: 178
Here in the recipe.
15. Italian Mushrooms
Only four ingredients create a rich and flavorful side dish that you will love to eat. This will become your family’s favorite appetizers!
Calorie per serving: 99
Here in the recipe.
16. Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Pudding
Savor your favorite fall flavors with this scrumptious bread pudding, served warm with a sweet vanilla sauce.
Calories per serving: 479
Here in the recipe.
17. Butternut Squash with Whole Grains
Fresh thyme shines in this hearty slow-cooked side dish featuring tender butternut squash, nutritious whole grain pilaf, and vitamin-packed baby spinach.
Calories per serving: 97
Here in the recipe.
18. Slow-Cooked Turkey with Berry Compote
Slow cooking is great and it can be made a lot healthier. This is a great Thanksgiving recipe especially if you love berries and turkey!
Calories per serving: 215
Here in the recipe.
19. Lentil Pumpkin Soup
This soup turn out good, nice and thick. A great idea to include in your Thanksgiving recipes.
Calories per serving: 210
Here in the recipe.
20. Hot Cider with Orange Twists
This will be your favorite cider recipe. Your family and friends will surely love this!
Calories per serving: 127
Here in the recipe.
21. Pecan-Coconut Sweet Potatoes
Make a tempting sweet potato dish well ahead by putting it in the slow cooker. This tasty recipe includes sweet coconut and crunchy pecans.
Calories per serving: 188
Here in the recipe.
22. Spiced Sweet Potato Soup
This Thanksgiving serves your spuds as soup. It makes a unique first course, and guests will love the creamy texture and flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and curry.
Calories per serving: 86
Here in the recipe.
23. Jazzed-Up Green Bean Casserole
The crunchy texture, cheesy goodness and bacon of this Jazzed-Up Green Bean Casserole will make it a hit this Thanksgiving season.
Calories per serving: 200
Here in the recipe.
24. Lemon-Garlic Turkey Breast
It’s simple to prepare a main dish that easily morphs into tender slices of lunch meat. This turkey breast is hearty, healthy and easy to make!
Calories per serving: 197
Here in the recipe.
25. Spiced Carrots & Butternut Squash
Your family will surely love this good mix of sweet & savory dish! Â Toss it in cumin and chili powder to bring out the natural sweetness of carrots and squash.
Calories per serving: 85
Here in the recipe.
26. Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Meatballs
An impressive yet delightfully simple appetizer that is perfect for any celebration – Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Meatballs! Just five ingredients and tons of delicious flavor!
Calories per serving: 139
Here in the recipe.
27. Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Make it ahead! The best of crockpot appetizers, this Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is a great make ahead appetizer recipe that everyone loves. Only a few ingredients, a few minutes of prep work, and you have a dip that will disappear quickly.
Calories per serving: 267
Here in the recipe.
28. Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Crockpot cinnamon rolls are easy to make and taste amazing! It is amazing and perfect for any brunch, holiday, or even dessert.
Calories per serving: 288
Here in the recipe.
29. Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
These Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs are a fun and tasty protein-packed appetizer! Made with frozen meatballs, this dump and cook recipe is as easy (and delicious) as it gets!
Calories per serving: 50
Here in the recipe.
30. Slow Cooker Stuffing
Slow Cooker Stuffing will likely become your go-to Thanksgiving recipe. It’s perfectly moist (not soggy), you get nice crisp edges, and it’s deliciously flavorful (thanks to all the butter and herbs). Plus this slow cooker method frees up oven space.
Calories per serving: 342
Here in the recipe.
31. Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Glazed Turkey Breast
Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Glazed Turkey Breast is juicy, tender and incredibly delicious turkey breast glazed with a flavorful honey-soy mixture, and prepared in the slow cooker.
Calories per serving: 469
Here in the recipe.
32. Slow Cooker Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Slow Cooker Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes made creamy, buttery and lighter without taking up space on a busy stove. Low carb delicious alternative to regular mashed potatoes. More room for the turkey!
Calories per serving: 129
Here in the recipe.
33. Slow Cooker Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Green Bean Casserole is a great addition to your Thanksgiving recipes. There are so many green bean casserole variations! This version is very decadent with the added cheese. If you are looking for a green be. This version is very decadent with the added cheese.
Calories per serving: 106
Here in the recipe.
34. Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
These Cheesy Garlic Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Are The Perfect Accompaniment To Any Meal, And So Incredibly Easy To Make. They’re Creamy, Smooth And Savory, And The Cheese Adds So Much Delicious Flavor.
A slow cooker version of everyone’s favorite version of potatoes – mashed potatoes!!
Calories per serving: 278
Here in the recipe.
35. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a delicious party drink that you and your guests will love.
Calories per serving: 208
Here in the recipe.
36. Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples
An easy recipe for Cinnamon Apples cooked in an apple cider-maple syrup glaze. These sweet and tender apples taste like the inside of an apple pie.
Calories per serving: 159
Here in the recipe.
37. Slow Cooker Pecan Pie
The easiest pecan pie ever, in the slow cooker!
Calories per serving: 425
Here in the recipe.
38. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Apple Crisp
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Apple Crisp is an easy dessert that’s made completely in your crockpot!
Calories per serving: 351
Here in the recipe.
39. Crock Pot Spinach Casserole
If you are a spinach lover, you should love this! This is a great side dish especially good with a holiday meal. You can prepare it all in advance and refrigerate until you are ready to turn the crockpot on.
Calories per serving: 221.4
Here in the recipe.
40. Slow-Cooker Roasted Beets
If you love beets, include this Slow-cooker Roasted Beets in your Thanksgiving recipes list. Roast beets in the slow cooker work well.
Calories per serving: 22
Here in the recipe.
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a highly anticipated food-centered holiday. Therefore, these slowcooker Thanksgiving recipes will help you conquer your meal like a champion.