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Increasing your protein intake is one of the best ways to expedite healthy weight loss. Protein keeps you full for longer and helps to feed your muscles which will naturally raise your metabolism and burn more fat. As you work to reach weight loss goals, your body will benefit from high protein meals in your daily routine to give you a boost and make for an easier calorie deficit.
Crock pot meals are both low effort and delicious, so when you’re losing weight, quick and nutritious meals are the best way to go. If you’re looking to improve your health and see visible results quickly, these are the best high protein crock pot meals with ingredients that health experts love.
One Pot Shepherd’s Pie
This recipe is packed with vegan protein sources and ample veggies to provide vitamins and minerals to fuel your body. Sweet potato is a known anti-inflammatory to help ease any inflammation you may suffer from, and lentils are a great source of protein which will help to promote healthy weight loss.
Ingredients: Lentils, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, thyme, rosemary, apple cider vinegar, onion, water, vegetable stock powder, pepper, turmeric, salt
Thai Basil Chicken
Chicken is a great lean protein source that is great for building muscle and cutting fat, so this recipe is a delicious staple complete with a serving of vegetables. With the help of the crock pot, the chicken will come out tender and satisfying--there’s no reason for eating on a weight loss plan to be boring!
Ingredients: Chicken breast, red bell peppers, soy sauce, fish sauce, red Thai chile peppers, lime juice, rice vinegar, grated ginger, thai basil, black pepper
High Protein Vegetarian Lasagna
Lasagna is often a dish that contains meat as a protein source, so this recipe is a vegetarian twist on an old classic. Coming in with 29 grams of protein and packed with a variety of veggies from eggplant to kale, this recipe is perfect for the nights when you need a healthy version of comfort food.
Ingredients: Pasta sauce, eggplant, zucchini, cottage cheese, kale, lasagna noodles, shredded mozzarella cheese
Slow Cooker Three Bean Beef Chili
Beans are another valuable protein source, and paired with beef this dish is both filling and great for giving your metabolism a boost. This is the perfect recipe to make in bulk and save the extra for a later date when you need an easy dinner to thaw out!
Ingredients: Ground beef, onion, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, pepper, black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, barbeque sauce, brown sugar
High Protein Instant Pot Pasta
Pasta is a great healthy carbohydrate which is helpful in fueling your body for weight loss, so in combination with chicken as a lean protein source this meal is unstoppable. It’s also packed with vegetables so on top of hitting your macronutrient goals, you can also trust that your vitamin and mineral needs are also being met. This dish will help to fuel healthy and sustainable weight loss without sacrificing the foods you love, like pasta.
Ingredients: Chicken breast, chicken stock, chicken stock cubes, chickpea pasta, frozen vegetable mix
