Slow Cooker Archives - Pound Dropper https://thepounddropper.com/category/crockpot/ WW Recipes-turning everyday meals into healthy alternatives Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:30:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://thepounddropper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Slow Cooker Archives - Pound Dropper https://thepounddropper.com/category/crockpot/ 32 32 Healthier Slow Cooker Southern Style Baked Beans https://thepounddropper.com/healthier-slow-cooker-southern-style-baked-beans/ https://thepounddropper.com/healthier-slow-cooker-southern-style-baked-beans/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:52:06 +0000 https://thepounddropper.com/?p=49680 These Healthier Slow Cooker Southern Style Baked Beans are a sweet and savory side dish-without added sugar! Made with a base of canned beans, center cut bacon, diced onion, brown sweetener, and yellow mustard.  A perfect side dish to any meal! Makes 10 servings There’s nothing like a warm bowl of Lighter Southern-style baked beans …

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]]> https://thepounddropper.com/healthier-slow-cooker-southern-style-baked-beans/feed/ 0 Slow Cooker Lightened Up Meatloaf https://thepounddropper.com/slow-cooker-lightened-up-meatloaf/ https://thepounddropper.com/slow-cooker-lightened-up-meatloaf/#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0000 https://thepounddropper.com/?p=50291 If you’re looking for a healthier comfort-food classic that practically cooks itself, this Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Meatloaf is about to become your new weeknight hero. It’s lean, flavorful, family-approved, and perfect for anyone on a wellness journey who still wants to enjoy satisfying, home-cooked meals. Even better? The slow cooker does all the work while you tackle your to-do …

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]]> https://thepounddropper.com/slow-cooker-lightened-up-meatloaf/feed/ 1 Kalua Pork https://thepounddropper.com/kalua-pork/ https://thepounddropper.com/kalua-pork/#respond Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:06:00 +0000 https://thepounddropper.com/?p=49682 This Kalua Pork is variation of the traditional Hawaiian Kalua Pig. Made with just three simple ingredients and a little water — the pork, a little liquid smoke, and sea salt — you can recreate that classic Hawaiian flavor right at home. Making this Kalua Pork couldn’t be easier — it’s a true set-it-and-forget-it kind …

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]]> https://thepounddropper.com/kalua-pork/feed/ 0 Lightened-Up Healthy Recipes to Help You Eat Better and Feel Your Best https://thepounddropper.com/lightened-up-healthy-recipes-to-help-you-eat-better-and-feel-your-best/ https://thepounddropper.com/lightened-up-healthy-recipes-to-help-you-eat-better-and-feel-your-best/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0000 https://thepounddropper.com/?p=49991 Lightened-Up Healthy Recipes to Help You Eat Better and Feel Your Best Are you ready to start eating better—but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone! So many of us want to make healthier choices, but life gets busy, and complicated diets or time-consuming meal plans just don’t stick. That’s exactly why I created …

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]]> https://thepounddropper.com/lightened-up-healthy-recipes-to-help-you-eat-better-and-feel-your-best/feed/ 2 20 Lightened Up Holiday Treats to try this Season https://thepounddropper.com/20-lightened-up-holiday-treats-to-try-this-season/ https://thepounddropper.com/20-lightened-up-holiday-treats-to-try-this-season/#respond Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:51:00 +0000 https://thepounddropper.com/?p=49343 This time of year is wonderful for many reasons, but holiday treats have to be at the very top! These recipes aren’t just for the Holidays, you can make them at home anytime of the year.  If you’ve been on a wellness journey, I want you to be able to not only ENJOY the holiday …

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]]> https://thepounddropper.com/20-lightened-up-holiday-treats-to-try-this-season/feed/ 0 Lightened Up Party Plates: What to Bring to a Potluck https://thepounddropper.com/lightened-up-party-plates-what-to-bring-to-a-potluck/ https://thepounddropper.com/lightened-up-party-plates-what-to-bring-to-a-potluck/#respond Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:59:00 +0000 https://thepounddropper.com/?p=49489 Navigating holiday potlucks while trying to stay on track with your health goals doesn’t mean you have to skip the holiday dessert table entirely. The key is bringing a dish that feels festive and indulgent—but with a healthier twist. Whether it’s a veggie and dip side, a protein-rich meatball appetizer, or a lightened-up dessert, there …

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]]> https://thepounddropper.com/lightened-up-party-plates-what-to-bring-to-a-potluck/feed/ 0 Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes  https://thepounddropper.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potatoes/ https://thepounddropper.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potatoes/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:12:04 +0000 https://thepounddropper.com/?p=49724 These Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes are a crowd-pleaser that captures everything we love about fall—warmth, sweetness, and simplicity—all in one delicious, hands-off dish. Slow cooker sweet potatoes are the ultimate effortless side dish for the holiday season—comforting, cozy, and bursting with the flavors of fall. This dish couldn’t be easier to throw together: simply peel and …

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]]> https://thepounddropper.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potatoes/feed/ 0 Lightened Up Thanksgiving Recipes https://thepounddropper.com/lightened-up-thanksgiving-recipes-2/ https://thepounddropper.com/lightened-up-thanksgiving-recipes-2/#respond Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:33:52 +0000 https://thepounddropper.com/?p=49297 While turkey is usually the star at the Thanksgiving table-we’ve got you covered on watering side dishes and appetizers! This Thanksgiving, why not bring a healthier twist to the table without sacrificing flavor? I’ve created a collection of lightened-up recipes that are just as comforting and festive as the classics—but with lightened up ingredients that …

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]]> https://thepounddropper.com/15-lightened-up-soup-recipes/feed/ 0 Easy And Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes https://thepounddropper.com/easy-and-delicious-slow-cooker-recipes/ https://thepounddropper.com/easy-and-delicious-slow-cooker-recipes/#respond Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:19:00 +0000 https://thepounddropper.com/?p=49326 The ease of the slow cooker just can’t be beat. On busy days, there’s nothing better than coming home to a hot meal that’s ready to go. I’ve put together some of my most popular slow cooker recipes that will keep your taste buds satisfied and make life easier on those long busy evenings! Slow …

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