On a regular basis, I am asked for a Weight Watchers SmartPoints Meal Plan. So, I finally sat down and pulled together some of my favorite easy recipes and snacks to make a one-week meal plan that is totally functional for anyone following the Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale SmartPoints program.
Weight Watchers SmartPoints Meal Plan
My goal with this was to give you a starting point of 30 SmartPoints per day. While I personally, get more than that each day, this is a great starting point as it is the lowest amount of points you can receive on the program. As I will show below, there are tons of great additions and snack options that can help you reach your daily point goals if you have more than 30 SmartPoints per day.
The best part of this Weight Watchers Meal Plan is the fact that it is so easy to adapt to your needs. Of course, we already know that Weight Watchers makes meals easy to manage since there are no "bad" foods. This list will hopefully show you some great options for ready made and easy to make meals that you and your family can enjoy together, without feeling like you have to spend a ton of time in the kitchen or cook separate meals.
Below is a menu plan for 1 week. It shows 6 days of meals with 1 empty day you can choose for yourself. Usually, family time or eating out is on 1 day per week for our family, so I leave one day open on this for you to adjust as needed.
Breakfast:
Day 1: 3 Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Cookies, 3 slices Center Cut Bacon (crispy), 1 piece of fruit = 5 SmartPoints
Day 2: 3 Blueberry Muffins, 3 slices Center Cut Bacon (crispy), 1 piece of fruit = 5 SmartPoints
Day 3: 2 Ham & Egg Cheese Cups, 1 piece toast, 1 piece of fruit = 5 SmartPoints
Day 4: 1 container Okios Triple Zero Yogurt (Strawberry), ½ cup fresh strawberries, 3 slices Canadian Bacon = 4 SmartPoints
Day 5: 2 Ham & Egg Cheese Cups, 1 piece toast, 1 piece of fruit = 5 SmartPoints
Day 6: 3 Blueberry Muffins, 3 slices Center Cut Bacon (crispy), 1 piece of fruit = 5 SmartPoints
Weight Watchers Breakfast Recipes referenced above:
- Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Cookies 1SP each
- Blueberry Muffin Recipe 1SP each
- Ham & Egg Cheese Cups 2 SP each
Products and Brands referenced above:
- Sara Lee 45 Calories Bread, Fit & Active 40 Calorie Bread, or Aunt Millie's 35 Calorie Potato Bread = 1 SP each piece
- Canadian Bacon = 3 slices for 1 SP most brands
- Okios Triple Zero Yogurt = 3 SP per container
Lunch:
Day 1: Creamy Kale Salad with Brussels Sprouts with Grilled Chicken = 7 SP
Day 2: Creamy Kale Salad with Brussels Sprouts with Grilled Chicken = 7 SP
Day 3: Leftover Chicken and Bean Soup, 10 tortilla chips = 8SP
Day 4: 2 Healthy Pizza Sticks with 1 cup veggies= 6SP
Day 5: Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich with 1 cup veggies = 5SP
Day 6: Leftover Instant Pot Roast Recipe (includes veggies) = 7SP
Weight Watchers Recipes referenced above:
- Creamy Kale Salad with Brussels Sprouts 5 SP
- Healthy Pizza Stick 3SP each
- Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich 5 SP
- Chicken and Bean Soup 4 SP
- Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe 7SP
Products and Brands referenced above:
- Fit & Active Multigrain Tortilla Chips = 4SP for 10 chips
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts grilled or broiled = 2SP for 3ounces
- Veggies mentioned are typically raw carrots, celery, cucumber, or grape tomatoes
Dinner:
Day 1: Burrito Bowl Crescent Ring with steamed vegetable = 8SP
Day 2: Chicken and Bean Soup with 10 Tortilla Chips = 8SP
Day 3: Weight Watchers Spaghetti Recipe with steamed vegetable =8SP
Day 4: Grilled Shrimp with Shrimp Sauce, Steamed Vegetable, and Rice = 7SP
Day 5: Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe (includes veggies) = 7SP
Day 6: Weight Watchers Pizza with side salad and low point dressing = 6SP
Weight Watchers Recipes referenced above:
- Chicken and Bean Soup 4 SP
- Burrito Bowl Crescent Ring 8SP
- Weight Watchers Pizza 4 SP
- Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe 7SP
- Weight Watchers Spaghetti Recipe 8SP
- Grilled Shrimp & Shrimp Sauce 3SP
Products and Brands referenced above:
- Fit & Active Multigrain Tortilla Chips = 4SP for 10 chips
- Veggies mentioned as sides are typically steamed or roasted broccoli, cauliflower, or green beans as long as they are 0SP with no added oils.
- Most fat-free or sugar-free salad dressings are 2SP per 2 tablespoons. Check brand for favorite option and measure.
- Minute Rice = ½ cup for 5SP
Snacks:
Banana Coconut Muffins 4SP each
Fresh Fruit 0SP
Raw Vegetable 0SP
Hummus 1SP per tablespoon
Air Popped Popcorn 1SP per 1 Cup
Cheeze It Snack Crackers 5 SP for 25 crackers
Fit & Active String Cheese Stick 1SP
Here are 50+ Weight Watchers SmartPoints Snacks Ideas if you need more variety.
Dessert:
Sugar-Free Chocolate Cupcakes 3SP
Lemon Icebox Pie 6SP
Chocolate Cheesecake Cups 3SP each
Pizzelles 1SP each
Sugar-Free Jello 0Sp
Halo Top Ice Cream 2Sp per ½ cup (most flavors)
This shows a lot of unique recipe and meal ideas. If you have a different family size, you may easily be able to split some of the meals into 2 evenings or even a few days of lunches. Remember, measured leftovers are a great option for your Weight Watchers Meal Plan! The idea is not to follow this exactly but to work with recipes and ideas that can give you and your family delicious options for Weight Watchers recipes without feeling overwhelmed.
Print your copy of this Weight Watchers SmartPoints Meal Plan by clicking on the image below!
How to use this Weight Watchers Meal Plan
As you can see, between your 3 major meals, you have around 20-23 SmartPoints used. You can easily include 2 low-point snacks, and a dessert and still stay under the recommended 30 SmartPoint minimum. You are not going to be hungry, and you are going to be able to satisfy common cravings like pizza, cheese, pasta, and meats. Plus, none of these recipes or meals is going to be off-putting to your family.
How to add more points for higher point allowances
If you are allowed more points per day, you can add in things with your meals to help increase your points.
- An extra serving of a favorite meal
- Drink a glass of milk with your meal
- Add low-fat cheese to a dish when applicable
- Dip your fruit snack into peanut butter
- Snack on almonds, cashews, or sunflower seeds
- Have a salad with your favorite salad dressing, or croutons
- Enjoy a special low-point dessert
- Drink a glass of wine with dinner
All of these are easy but still healthier options than your typical binge diet might be. The best part of the SmartPoints program is that you can eat anything, within reason. You just have to account for it in your daily points. By using a basic meal plan formula like outlined above, you can easily fit the Weight Watchers SmartPoints meal plan into your family routine.
More Weight Watchers Tips:
Stephanie
Just wanted to share with you that you can buy La Favorita tortilla chips and have 10 for only 2 pts. It's a 2 point difference from yours but 2 points is 2 points right! ?
Katie
I haven't seen that brand. Great addition! Thanks 🙂
Katie
I'm sorry if you feel that way, but these are overall very basic foods and ingredients. Most of these are regular foods that most would have in their pantry or menu plan already.
Krissy
Yes I agree, this is normal food for us too. Thank you!
Jess
These are great! Thanks so much for sharing, they all sound easy and reasonable. Can't wait to try them.
Becky L.
Just joined this group; forgive me if this is an old topic, but where can I find a listing of Smartpoints? They worked SO well for me and the new WW Program just isn't.
Katie
You might benefit from the iTrackBites app. It is a great option that allows you to use older plans not currently available on the Weight Watchers program directly. 🙂
Shawn
I want to fo weight watchers can you tell me how you know the points to eat how do you figure them out
Katie
To calculate your daily points, you have to join the WW program. You can do so at http://www.weightwatchers.com
EMELIA DANGELO
The is simply not true. You don't have to join WW to find out your Freestyle SP's. Everyone is given 23 SP per day with chicken and most veggies & fruits are free, free. free. If you do a general search on freestyle points meals, you can see what you can eat. FREESTYLE IS THE LATEST PLAN THAT WW's has available. You can also use a SP calculator to figure out how many SP a specific food, meal, etc. has. Good luck.