29 Weight Watchers Friendly Holiday Recipes (2024)

Enjoy your favorite holiday foods without the guilt.

The holidays are filled with traditions that include eating all your favorite dishes, but because of this, most of us gain about five pounds during the holiday season. With our 29 Weight Watchers friendly recipes, your holiday menu can include all the traditional foods you love without the worry of unwanted pounds. Be sure to follow the recommended serving sizes in order to stay within the points indicated.

Breakfast

1. Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole (6 Freestyle SmartPoints)

Enjoy the rich sweet taste of classic French toast but without an ounce of guilt.Smartpoints: 9

2. (6 Freestyle SmartPoints)

Our carrot and zucchini muffins are made with whole grains, which contain fiber that aids in weight management.SmartPoints: 6

3. Individual Egg and Spinach Bowls (1 Freestyle SmartPoint)

Take the guess work out of portion control by prepare this perfectly portioned breakfast the night before. It’s perfect for busy moms and dads.SmartPoints: 2

4. Crustless Vegetable Quiche (2 Freestyle SmartPoints)

It’s now possible to enjoy a crustless quiche packed with flavor, not extra fat or calories.
SmartPoints: 4

5. Breakfast Yogurt Parfait to Go (6 Freestyle SmartPoints)

The fruits included in this recipe can be swapped out with your seasonal favorites to provide you with anutritious breakfast to-go!SmartPoints: 6

6. Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa (3 Freestyle SmartPoints)

By cooking the quinoa in naturally sweet almond milk, the grain takes on a rich and creamy texture. Pair this with the sweet crunch of a freshly diced apple, and you have a winning breakfast combination!SmartPoints: 8

Sides

7. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Mash (4 Freestyle SmartPoints)

Entrees

17.Slow Cooker Herb Crusted Turkey Breast (0 Freestyle SmartPoints)

Turkey dishes are often reserved for special occasions, but this dish is great for any day of the year. The herbs in this turkey recipe adds to the flavor while slow cooking makes it extra moist.SmartPoints: 3

18.Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin (6 Freestyle SmartPoints)

Try this recipe as the main dish, or shred it and pile it on top of your favorite bun or roll. Either way, this mouthwatering tenderloin is super moist and packed with flavor.
SmartPoints: 7

19. Skinny Lasagna Rolls (7 Freestyle SmartPoints)

This award winning recipe isa healthy alternative to regular lasagna. Make Skinny Lasagna Rolls ahead of time and keep them in the freezer for a delicious recipe that the entire family will love.
SmartPoints: 9

20.Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Roast (2 Freestyle SmartPoints)

The chicken in this slow cooker recipe is moist and flavorful and the vegetables are seasoned and cooked to mouthwatering perfection.
SmartPoints: 5

21. Slow Cooker Pomegranate Chicken Breast (7 Freestyle SmartPoints)

This extra-moist chicken is perfect for sandwiches or as the main course. The secret to sealing in moisture of chicken breasts is revealed in this recipe.
SmartPoints: 9

22. Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken (1 Freestyle SmartPoint)

This fan favorite has been pinned over 56,000 times. It’s likely because it takes very little effort to make this dish that’s super flavorful and delicious.
SmartPoints: 4

23. Zesty Chicken Fajitas in Lettuce Wraps (3 Freestyle SmartPoints)

We know you’re busy and we kept that in mind when creating this simple and yummy wrap recipe. The kids will love this mini wraps too!
SmartPoints: 3

Desserts

24. Holiday Ginger Spice Cookies (4 Freestyle SmartPoints)

These holiday treats are sweet indulgences that your friends and family will neverguess are comprised of 100% clean ingredients!
SmartPoints: 4

25. Clean Eating Almond Butter Fudge (5 Freestyle SmartPoints)

There’s no cooking involved with this fudge recipe. This recipe has just four ingredients and is great right out of the freezer. Yum!SmartPoints: 5

26. Quinoa Chocolate Drops (8 Freestyle SmartPoints)

Make these yummy drops and give as gifts, take to work and share with co-workers, or keep them all to yourself. Enjoy one a day!SmartPoints: 8

27. Skinny Chai Cookies (8 Freestyle SmartPoints)

Love the taste of chai? A perfect blend of spices is what makes these cookies extra delish.SmartPoints: 8

28. Slow Cooker Fudge (9 Freestyle SmartPoints)

Traditional fudge taste without the added fat or calories. Rich and outrageously good!
SmartPoints: 6

29.Clean Eating Pumpkin Streusel Bars (5 Freestyle SmartPoints)

A cross between pumpkin pie and cake, this clean eating recipe is made without any refined sugar or white flour. Feel free to add some minced pecans to the streusel for a crunchier topping.SmartPoints: 5

29 Weight Watchers Friendly Holiday Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why did Oprah leave Weight Watchers? ›

Oprah Winfrey has revealed why she left her nearly 10-year post as a WeightWatchers board member last month. Her resignation was motivated by her work on an upcoming TV special on the rise of prescription weight-loss drugs, she said during a Thursday appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

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How much weight can you lose on Weight Watchers in 3 months? ›

In one study of 152 people with obesity, researchers found that people on WeightWatchers lost an average of nearly 6% of their body weight in 3 months. Plus, one-third of participants in this study were able to lose 10% or more of their body weight after 6 months.

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What is the failure rate of Weight Watchers? ›

So, let's look again at the assertion that 57% of people in the WeightWatchers Success Registry maintained their weight over one year of follow-up, and 43% experienced weight regain of more than five pounds.

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How many calories a day is 23 WW points? ›

I did an experiment where I tracked my food in the WW app and then also in MyFitnessPal to see how many calories I was getting in a day with my 23-Point allotment. Most days, I would be around 1,400 calories total if I stayed at 23 Points, which I never did.

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Why is Weight Watchers closing so many studios? ›

WeightWatchers embracing weight-loss drugs and closing more locations. After decades of emphasizing personal responsibility and behavior change, WeightWatchers is embracing clinical weight loss treatments and is cutting back on the in-person meetings that once defined the company.

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Does Oprah own Ozempic? ›

At bare minimum, it won't be shocking if it comes out that Winfrey is now a minority shareholder in Novo Nordisk, the company that makes Ozempic.

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How many points is a rotisserie chicken on Weight Watchers? ›

One of my favorite shortcuts is using a rotisserie chicken to help speed up dinner. It's perfect for those busy weeknights! I use the chicken breast for most of my recipes since it's 0 points with my WW Personal Points.

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How long does it take to lose 20 pounds? ›

That said, many healthy weight-loss guidelines say you should aim to lose one or two pounds per week (whether you have five or 50 pounds to lose), that means it could take anywhere from 10 to 20 weeks to lose 20 pounds. That may seem like a while, but it's better to go slow.

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Is there a new WW plan for 2024? ›

There appear to be no major changes to the WW zero-point food list in 2024. Zero-point foods are nutrient- and vitamin-dense foods that form the foundation of healthy eating. These healthy and delicious foods can be enjoyed in meals or as snacks without having to count any points.

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Is it possible to eat too many zero point foods on Weight Watchers? ›

Everyone is given a list of zero point foods. That's right – you can eat as much as you want and not track a point! Weight Watchers purposefully makes a ton of foods zero points – and for good reason: it's fruits and vegetables! Specifically non-starchy vegetables.

Is WeightWatchers a 1200 calorie diet? ›

(If you're active, maybe you can consider 1,500.) Most regimented diet programs, like Weight Watchers, are similarly based on a 1,200 caloric intake, just hidden behind a “point” system so it doesn't feel like calorie counting.

Can you drink alcohol on WeightWatchers? ›

Regardless, nothing is off limits at WeightWatchers®, which means if you like to enjoy a drink, you absolutely still can. But, when you're trying to lose weight, it does pay to bear the following things in mind.

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How many points does the average person get on WeightWatchers? ›

How many Weight Watchers smart points are you allowed per day? Users are usually allowed about 30 smart points a day. This varies from person to person according to factors such as age, weight, and gender.

Why did Oprah resign from the Weight Watchers Board? ›

Oprah Winfrey resigned from the WeightWatchers board after almost 10 years to avoid a conflict of interest. During her appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" last week, Winfrey explained why she stepped down ahead of her upcoming special, "An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution."

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Does Oprah still have WW stock? ›

According to WeightWatchers, Winfrey won't stand for reelection at the May 2024 shareholder meeting, and she will donate all her WeightWatchers stock to the National Museum of African American History and Culture during the company's open trading window next month.

What happened to the founder of Weight Watchers? ›

Jean Evelyn Nidetch (October 12, 1923 – April 29, 2015) was an American businessperson and the founder of Weight Watchers. Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Parkland, Florida, U.S. She died on April 29, 2015, of natural causes at her home in Parkland, Florida, at the age of 91.

What percentage of Weight Watchers is owned by Oprah? ›

The stock position instantly made Winfrey an owner of 14.79% of Weight Watchers, while diluting the ownership positions of other shareholders. But most were probably cheering along with Winfrey when the stock immediately more than doubled to close at $13.92. The stock kept soaring, hitting $101 in 2018.

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