Weight Watchers Smart Points Recipe

Rena    April 23, 2023    Recipe Pin    Comment   

If you're trying to lose weight, you may have heard of the Weight Watchers program. It's a popular way to eat healthy while still enjoying delicious food. If you're interested in trying it out, we've compiled a list of 10 recipes with corresponding Smart Points, which is the Weight Watchers point system that takes into account the calories, protein, sugar and saturated fat content of each food. Note that the Smart Points are based on the latest Weight Watchers program, so this might not correspond to the older versions of Weight Watchers.

Spicy Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp taco seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes or until browned on all sides.
3. Add bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Divide chicken mixture evenly among 6 corn tortillas.

Nutrition:

Each taco has 4 Smart Points.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, chocolate chips or raisins, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, applesauce, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
5. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition:

Each cookie has 3 Smart Points.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb top round beef, sliced into thin strips
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, soy sauce, and beef broth.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add beef strips and cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned on all sides.
4. Add garlic and broccoli and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Stir in cornstarch mixture, salt, and pepper to taste.
6. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition:

This dish has 4 Smart Points per serving.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 jar tomato pasta sauce
• 1 lb spaghetti

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and egg.
3. Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. Form into 16 meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
6. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
7. In a large saucepan, heat pasta sauce over medium heat.
8. Add cooked meatballs and toss to coat.
9. Drain spaghetti and serve topped with meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition:

The dish has 8 Smart Points per serving.

Chicken and Vegetable Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Place chicken, bell peppers, onion, and zucchini in a large bowl.
4. Add marinade to the bowl and toss to coat.
5. Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers in alternating order.
6. Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition:

Each serving has 5 Smart Points.

Cobb Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions:

1. Divide lettuce among 2 bowls or plates.
2. Arrange eggs, chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese over the lettuce.
3. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.

Nutrition:

This salad has 6 Smart Points per serving.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, ripe
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup ice

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition:

This smoothie has 5 Smart Points per serving.

Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Add steak and toss to coat.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add steak and cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned on all sides.
5. Add onion and garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in beef broth and mushrooms.
7. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-12 minutes or until sauce thickens.
8. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and parsley.
9. Serve over noodles or rice.

Nutrition:

The dish has 7 Smart Points per serving.

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour batter into skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
6. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition:

The pancakes have 3 Smart Points per serving.

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine spinach, feta cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Carefully cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.
4. Stuff with spinach and feta mixture and seal with toothpicks.
5. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition:

The dish has 3 Smart Points per serving.

We hope you enjoy these delicious Weight Watchers recipes! Remember, eating healthy doesn't have to be boring or bland. With a little creativity and some smart choices, you can enjoy satisfying meals that are good for your body and your taste buds.