People complain that eating healthy is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  Here are 27 healthy crockpot freezer recipes that cost $7 or less to make.

First, let me explain what I consider “healthy.”  All of the recipes in this list include:

• As few processed foods as possible
• Vegetables or the ability to serve them with a simple vegetable side dish like steamed broccoli
• An absolutely amazing taste!  (Because who wants to eat healthy food that doesn’t taste good?!)

To estimate the cost as less than $7, I used the “rock bottom price list” from Grocery University.  It includes a “won’t pay more than price” for common meats, produce, canned goods, and other items that can you buy at the grocery store.  If you want to save even more money, you can use the “stock up price” to know when to buy the ingredients in bulk.

The servings for these recipes range from 3-7.  That means even the most expensive meals (the ones that cost $7), only cost $1-2.33 per serving.  The less expensive meals (like the Shredded BBQ Chicken that only costs about $3), only cost about .50 cents a serving.   Tell McDonald’s to beat that!

All of these recipes can be prepped and frozen for your crockpot so healthy eating couldn’t be easier.  I’ve personally tried 99% of these recipes and can tell you that they’re delicious, nutritious, and easy to make.

27 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Recipes You Can Cook For $7 Or Less

1. Mexican Chicken Chili with Cornbread Topping
2. Shredded BBQ Chicken
3. Stuffed Peppers
4. Cheeseburgers
5. Greens & Beans
6. Chicken Fajitas
7. Hawaiian Chicken
8. Ginger-Peach Chicken
9. Red Pepper Chicken
10. Lemon Pepper Chicken
11. Cranberry Chicken
12. Honey Sesame Chicken from Damn Delicious (AKA the best chicken crockpot recipe ever)
13. Chicken Teriyaki
14. Apricot Ginger Chicken
15. BBQ Chicken with Cornbread Topping
16. Black Bean Soup (from Live Simply)
17. Ham and Potato Soup
18. Hamburger Vegetable Soup
19. Lasagna Soup from Thirty Handmade Days
20. White Chicken Chili (from Money Saving Mom)
21. Coconut Chickpea Curry
22. Enchilada Orzo (from Damn Delicious)
23. Sweet Potato Chili (from Once a Month Meals)
24. Black Bean Chili (if made with ground beef instead of ground turkey)
25. Taco Chili (save more money by cooking dry beans in your crockpot)
26. Honey Dijon Pork and Green Beans
27. Hot Pepper Pork and Butternut Squash

Simply add the ingredients to your crockpot or assemble and freeze for later.  If the recipe doesn’t contain freezer directions, combine all of the ingredients in a gallon-sized plastic freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.  (I used to brown my ground meat before freezing, but now I even freeze those meals raw.)

When you’re ready to eat, thaw the bag in your refrigerator overnight or in a bowl of cold water.  Cook according to the recipes instructions and add 1-2 hours if the meal isn’t totally thawed.

Serve with frozen veggies, steamed broccoli, or rolls and dinner is done!