7-Day No-Recipe Meal Plan (WW-Friendly & Simple)

7-Day No-Recipe Meal Plan (WW-Friendly & Simple)

Inspired by the classic Weight Watchers weekly trackers from years back.

Years ago, when I was attending weekly Weight Watchers meetings, one of my favorite parts of the experience was picking up the weekly tracker handout. On the back flap was a 7-day meal plan that was so simple — no fancy recipes, just basic, easy-to-make meals using everyday ingredients.

I loved those plans. They gave me structure without stress. And from talking to other members, I know I wasn’t the only one. Those no-recipe meal ideas made it feel doable — and that’s half the battle when you’re trying to eat better, lose weight, and stay consistent.

This post is my way of bringing that back — a 7-day no-recipe meal plan you can follow, mix and match, and make your own. It’s WW-friendly, real-life tested, and designed to keep things nourishing, simple, and satisfying.

Photo Credit: Bookblock on Unsplash

How This Simple No Recipe Meal Plan Works

Each day includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snack Options

Everything is made from real food you can prep ahead or grab quickly — rotisserie chicken, bagged salad, frozen veggies, canned beans. Nothing fancy. Nothing complicated. Just food that works for you.

7-Day No-Recipe WW Friendly Meal Plan

Day 1

Breakfast:

Greek yogurt + mixed berries + 1 tbsp granola

Lunch:

Turkey wrap with mustard, lettuce, and tomato in a low-carb tortilla

Baby carrots

Dinner:

Rotisserie chicken (skin removed)

Steamed green beans

½ cup brown rice

Snacks:

Apple + light string cheese

2 cups air-popped popcorn

WW Friendly Classic Shrimp Scampi

Day 2

Breakfast:

2 scrambled eggs + spinach + salsa

1 slice whole grain toast

Lunch:

Tuna salad (made with plain Greek yogurt or light mayo) in lettuce wraps

Cherry tomatoes

Dinner:

Grilled shrimp or thawed frozen shrimp

Big green salad with olive oil and vinegar

1 slice crusty whole grain bread

Snacks:

Banana with 1 tbsp peanut butter

Cottage cheese + pineapple

WeightWatchers Garden Vegetable Soup (Zero Points)

Day 3

Breakfast:

Oatmeal with almond milk, banana, and cinnamon

Lunch:

Veggie soup (store-bought or homemade)

Side salad with light dressing

Dinner:

Baked or canned salmon

Roasted Brussels sprouts

Small baked sweet potato

Snacks:

Raw veggies with hummus

Low point protein bar

Day 4

Breakfast:

Smoothie: almond milk, spinach, frozen berries, banana, and protein powder

Lunch:

Chicken and veggie bowl: rotisserie chicken, steamed broccoli, ½ cup quinoa

Dinner:

Turkey burger or veggie burger (no bun)

Oven fries (frozen or homemade)

Side salad

Snacks:

Boiled egg + fruit

Light popcorn

Grilled Chicken Photo by Mark DeYoung on Unsplash

Day 5

Breakfast:

Cottage cheese with sliced peaches or pears

Lunch:

Bean and cheese quesadilla (low-carb tortilla + canned black beans + shredded cheese)

Salsa and cucumber slices

Dinner:

Grilled chicken

Roasted vegetables

½ cup rice or farro

Snacks:

Yogurt + 1 tbsp chopped nuts

Carrots + hummus

Day 6

Breakfast:

Peanut butter on whole grain toast + banana

Lunch:

Tuna melt (light cheese + tuna on English muffin, broiled)

Side salad

Dinner:

Baked cod or fish sticks (air fryer or oven)

Frozen mixed veggies

Mashed cauliflower or small baked potato

Snacks:

Apple slices + peanut butter

Rice cakes with light cream cheese

Day 7

Breakfast:

Veggie omelet (eggs + any leftover veggies)

Slice of toast

Lunch:

Chicken salad with grapes and celery, served in lettuce cups or with crackers

Dinner:

Pasta night: 1 cup cooked whole grain pasta, jarred marinara, sautéed zucchini, and lean ground turkey

Snacks:

Greek yogurt + berries

Air-popped popcorn

Grocery List

Proteins:

Eggs

Rotisserie chicken

Tuna (canned in water)

Shrimp (frozen or fresh)

Ground turkey

Turkey burger patties

Light cheese (slices or shredded)

Greek yogurt

Cottage cheese

Protein powder (optional)

Grains & Carbs:

Whole grain bread

Brown rice or quinoa

Sweet potatoes

Whole grain pasta

Low-carb tortillas

Oatmeal

English muffins

Granola (low-sugar)

Veggies & Greens:

Spinach or mixed greens

Broccoli (fresh or frozen)

Green beans

Zucchini

Brussels sprouts

Carrots

Bell peppers

Cucumber

Cherry tomatoes

Cauliflower (fresh or riced frozen)

Mixed frozen vegetables

Salsa

Fruits:

Bananas

Apples

Berries (fresh or frozen)

Pineapple or peaches (canned in juice)

Grapes

Pantry Staples:

Olive oil

Vinegar

Peanut butter

Hummus

Black beans (canned)

Light mayo or Greek yogurt

Light popcorn

WW snacks (optional)

Smart Prep Tips for the Week

Chop once, eat all week: Slice carrots, cucumbers, and peppers and store in containers for grab-and-go snacks.

Batch-cook grains: Make a batch of rice or quinoa early in the week for easy bowls and sides.

Use rotisserie chicken: Shred it for wraps, salads, or grain bowls.

Prep 2–3 proteins ahead: Grill chicken, bake turkey burgers, or make tuna salad.

Keep frozen veggies handy: No chopping, no waste — just microwave and serve.

Stock your fridge with basics: Yogurt, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, and bagged salad make for easy breakfasts and lunches.

7-Day No Recipe Meal Plan (PDF)

Final Thoughts

I hope this plan helps you the way those old WW paper plans helped me. Sometimes the simplest meals are the ones we actually stick with. No pressure to be perfect — just one small, nourishing choice at a time.

Let me know in the comments if you’d like more weeks like this — I’m happy to create them!

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