Weight Watchers Weekly Dinner Meal Ideas (Dec 9 – Dec 15)

Fridays, I send out an email outlining my dinner plans for the upcoming week that are designed to work with Weight Watchers. I also publish them on my blog. This practice helps me stay on track with my meal choices and motivates me to make healthier food decisions.

By sharing my weekly dinner plans, I aim to offer a handy resource for anyone seeking meal planning ideas or looking to add variety to their diet. For even more inspiration, check out the “101 Meal Prep Ideas from Successful Weight Watchers” guide—it’s packed with creative tips to keep your meals fresh and exciting!

My Approach to Meal Planning

Every time I fall out of the meal planning habit , I find myself relying on too much takeout, restaurant food, and unhealthy snacks. It’s shocking how quickly the pounds creep back—and how lousy I feel.

When I have even a rough idea of what I’m cooking for dinner in the coming week, I’m far less tempted by fast food or takeout. But my approach to meal planning is intentionally simple. Trying to do too much overwhelms me, so I keep it SUPER EASY: just a post-it note on the counter with a few dinners I plan to make. That’s it.

Since it’s just the two of us—myself and my husband—we often have leftovers. This means plenty of ready-made lunches or dinners for the next day. I enjoy finding creative ways to repurpose leftovers into something fresh and tasty.

Our social life is fairly active, and plans can change on a dime. That’s why flexibility is key for me. (You can read more about my approach to realistic meal planning for unpredictable schedules.)

Ultimately, I’m always asking myself, “How can I make this as easy as possible?” For me, meal planning only works when it’s simple. As long as I have a stash of easy-to-prepare, healthy foods in the fridge and pantry, I know I’m setting myself up for success.

What Do I Eat for Breakfast on Weight Watchers?

Most days my breakfast is something quick like an english muffin with almond butter, avocado toast, cottage cheese with fruit, eggs, yogurt with fruit, oatmeal or a smoothie, depending on my mood and the season.

What Do I Eat for Lunch on Weight Watchers?

Lunch is usually leftovers or some combination of soup / sandwich / salad. This formula is a proven winner for me. I never fall into the temptation of takeout when I have a jar of soup, bowl of hard boiled eggs, container or leftovers and/or salad fixings staring back at me when I open the fridge!

This Week’s WW Dinner Suggestions with Points

This week’s meal plan focuses on simple, minimal-ingredient recipes to help use up pantry, fridge, and freezer items as we get ready for our winter move to Mexico. Many of these recipes will yield plenty of leftovers, making quick, no-fuss meals throughout the week. Honestly, there’s nothing better than cooking once and enjoying it twice (or more)!

Quick & Easy Tortellini Soup – This cozy Tomato-Tortellini Soup is the perfect choice for a chilly evening. Adapted from one of my favorite Weight Loss Success Stories,—cookbook author Pam Anderson—and her inspiring book, The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great (affiliate link), it’s as satisfying as it is simple.

Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning, it features dried tortellini and fresh spinach for a hearty, comforting meal. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking for an easy, delicious homemade soup.

Slow Cooker 3-Bean Turkey Sausage Chili – This super simple, no-fuss slow cooker chili made with turkey sausage and three kinds of beans is sure to become a favorite. With just 15 minutes of prep in the morning, you can let the slow cooker work its magic. By dinnertime, you’ll be rewarded with the rich aroma—and even better, the flavor—of homemade chili. Minimal effort, maximum comfort and satisfaction! I like to serve chili with this Moist Mexican Cornbread.

Impossibly Easy Ham & Swiss Pie – Lighter than your typical quiche—which is usually made with heavy cream—this simple Bisquick-based impossible pie is made with lean ham, Reduced fat Swiss cheese and sliced green onion. It mixes together in quickly and bakes in about 30 minutes. I like to serve this with a green salad or a cup of chunky tomato soup.

Lightened Up Easy Cheesy Tuna Mac – Made with a box of creamy mac and cheese, protein-packed tuna, and nutrient-rich cauliflower rice and peas, this dish is both satisfying and wholesome. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights. With just 6 simple ingredients, you can enjoy a tasty meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. One of my go-to lazy day meals and a nice alternative to tuna noodle casserole made lighter, another longtime favorite.

WW Crackle Spice Drops – Cookies are one of my favorite traditions of the Christmas season. This year, I plan to bake a batch of these or another one of my favorite holiday cookies—made lighter!

I hope this helps you with your own meal planning this week

A note about WW Points
If you’re following Weight Watchers, all the recipes here on Simple Nourished Living have been updated for the new WW program, with points displayed in the recipe card. The Check the WW Points link in the recipe card takes you to the Weight Watchers App where you can edit it using the WW recipe builder or add it to your day.
(Must be logged into WW account on a mobile device, such as smartphone or tablet).

Tired of trying to decide what to cook?

If you are struggling with meal planning here are a couple meal planning resources to help:

My Month of Meal Month of Meal Plans eBook

My WW friend Alisha’s 12-Week eCookbook and Meal Planner and Table for Two Meal Planner and eCookbook

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