These 1-pot Paleo meals are super-satisfying—and easy to make

A smoothie for breakfast and a big salad for dinner are clutch go-to healthy meals, but with temperatures hovering right above freezing, chances are, you’re craving something a bit more substantial—and warm. (Curling up with a chunky knit blanket and…a big bowl of greens definitely isn’t living the hygge dream.)

So how to tuck into a warming stew without spending hours in front of the stove?

Predominantly Paleo blogger Jennifer Robins swears by her slow cooker for super-easy, winter-ready healthy meals—so much so that her new cookbook features 80 instant pot recipes.

Bonus: There’s only one pot to clean when your food is ready.

Keep reading for three easy Paleo meals to make with your slow cooker.

Paleo Breakfast Porridge

Yields 2 servings

Hot oatmeal or porridge is such a comforting morning meal, especially during the winter months. In this recipe, Robins uses a blend of nuts, seeds, and coconut to make a grain-free porridge you can make ahead in larger batches and simply reheat throughout the week.

Ingredients
1/2 cup raw unsalted cashews1/4 cup pepitas, shelled1/2 cup pecan halves1/2 cup unsweetened dried coconut shreds1 cup water2 tsp coconut oil, melted1 Tbsp maple syrup or honeyOptional garnishes: Fresh fruit, coconut sugar, or ghee

1. Combine all of the ingredients except for the water, coconut oil and maple syrup in a blender or food processor, and blend for around 30 seconds or until the mixture becomes a meal (like almond meal).

2. Place the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on high for one hour. Serve warm.

Egg Roll Soup

Yields 6 servings

This recipe will put your local takeout joint to shame when it comes to both nutritional profile and taste. No need to fry with this one—just cook the meat, mix in the veggies, and the work is basically done. Egg roll craving: satisfied.

Ingredients
1 lb ground pastured pork1 Tbsp ghee, avocado oil, or olive oil1 large onion, diced4 cups chicken stock or beef stock1/2 head cabbage, chopped2 cups shredded carrots1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp sea salt1 tsp ground ginger2/3 cup coconut aminosOptional: 2–3 Tbsp tapioca starch

1. Brown the ground pork in the tablespoon of cooking fat over high heat in a skillet for about 8 minutes.

2. Transfer the meat to your slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients except for the tapioca starch. Cook your soup on low for five hours. If you would like to thicken it, remove one-fourth cup of the broth, whisk in two tablespoons tapioca starch, then return the mixture to the pot and stir.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Yields 4 servings

Tikka masala can totally be dairy- and grain-free—meaning that it’s truly a healing dish (thanks to powerful spices like turmeric and ginger). Serve this recipe over basmati rice, if you tolerate gluten-free grains; otherwise, cauliflower rice will taste just as delicious.

Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces1 large onion, diced1 tsp minced garlic1/4 tsp ginger1–2 tsp garam masala2 tsp paprika28 oz organic crushed tomatoes (jarred)1 tsp turmeric2 tsp sea salt2 Tbsp tomato paste1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp cinnamon1 cup full-fat coconut milkTo serve: Your favorite grain-free rice and fresh cilantro

1. In a slow cooker add all of the ingredients except for the coconut milk. Stir and cook on low for six hours or high for three hours.

2. At the last 30 minutes, add the coconut milk. Stir and then serve over zucchini rice, cauliflower rice, or basmati rice. Top with fresh cilantro. If the sauce is too thin, consider reducing it on the stovetop or thickening it with a couple of tablespoons of tapioca starch.

If you’re in a time crunch, these slow cooker dinner ideas are all Paleo and vegan—and can be made in 10 minutes or less. Also: It’s possible you’re doing Paleo all wrong.