01/23/2026
🥶 Okay… it’s about to get FREAKING cold.
Like -15° “feels like” cold. The kind of cold where you question every life choice that requires leaving the house.
Our whole team is bundled up today, which means one thing around here:
👉 Crock-pot season is officially ON.
When it’s this cold, we’re all about simple, cozy, family-friendly meals that don’t require a ton of brain power or extra cleanup. Here are 10 easy, healthy crock-pot meals you can rotate this week 👇
🍲 1. Salsa Chicken
Chicken breasts + salsa
Serve with rice, pre-packaged cauliflower rice, or lettuce wraps
🍲 2. Turkey Chili
Ground turkey, beans, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning
Serve with a side salad or roasted veggies
🍲 3. Mississippi Pot Roast (lighter version)
Chuck roast, pepperoncini, ranch seasoning, au jus mix
Serve with green beans and mashed potatoes
🍲 4. Honey Garlic Chicken
Chicken thighs, garlic, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), honey
Serve with broccoli and rice or pre-packaged cauliflower rice
🍲 5. Beef & Veggie Stew
Stew meat, carrots, potatoes, beef broth
Serve with a bagged salad and potato
🍲 6. Taco Soup
Ground turkey or beef, taco seasoning, beans, tomatoes
🍲 7. Lemon Herb Chicken
Chicken breasts, lemon juice, Italian seasoning
Serve with veggies and salad
🍲 8. Slow Cooker Meatballs
Frozen meatballs + marinara
Serve over pasta or spaghetti squash
🍲 9. White Chicken Chili
Chicken, white beans, green chiles, chicken broth
Top with avocado and cheese
🍲 10. Pulled BBQ Chicken
Chicken breasts + BBQ sauce
Serve on toast with slaw and side salad
💧 Cold-weather hydration reminder:
When it’s this cold, ice water just doesn’t sound good. Hannah’s tip: try hot water with lemon 🍋 — cozy, comforting, and it still counts toward your water intake.
Bundle up, stay warm, and let your crock-pot do the heavy lifting this week 🤍