Weight Watchers Freestyle Zero Point Meals

Update - WW (Weight Watchers) has updated their Freestyle program. The new program is the MyWW (Green, Blue & Purple) Program. We have updated all our recipes on this website to include the myWW SmartPoints for all 3 plan options.

If you haven’t heard, Weight Watchers has introduced an exciting new plan called WW Freestyle. You can read the details here, but in a nutshell, Weight Watchers has introduced a new list of more than 200 foods that cost you zero points (SmartPoints). Yes, you read that right; zip, zero, nada, no points! This is a real game changer for most of us!

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While some of the foods aren’t surprising (cabbage), others are (Chicken breast! Fish!). In fact, this list is so big that we have discovered that you can actually make a complete meal out of this list and still have it cost you zero points on your SmartPoints plan!

Keep reading and find out the top 10 tastiest, completely point free meals you can enjoy on the Weight Watchers Free Style program.

1. Crockpot Chicken Soup

Wow. Who would have ever thought that you could enjoy a nice hot bowl of chicken soup and have it cost you zero points? Seems too good to be true, doesn’t it?

Well, with the new Free Style program, it’s 100 percent true.

Remember to use skinless chicken breasts. You can leave the bones on if you like for added flavor.

SmartPoints myWW Green: 1 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds of skinless chicken breasts
• Reduced sodium chicken brother or vegetable broth (or even just plain water)
• 3 to 4 cups of your favorite chopped vegetables (such as carrots, peas, corn, broccoli, and/or celery.
• Salt, pepper, and/or garlic to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put all ingredients in crock pot.
2. Cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 hours. Enjoy!

2. Zero Points Pancakes

No, you don’t have to give up your favorite foods with the Free Style program; you simply make them a bit differently. Top these pancakes with a handful of berries, a few slices of bananas, or a tablespoon of applesauce (unsweetened, of course). This makes about 4 pancakes.

SmartPoints myWW Green: 4 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Eggs
• 1 well mashed banana
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
2. Place on a griddle or lightly greased pan with flame set to medium.
3. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, then flip for another 2 minutes.
4. Serve with the topping of your choice.

3. Roasted Chile and Lime Cauliflower

This zero point recipe is going to become one of your favorites! This makes a terrific lunch when made the night before.

SmartPoints myWW Green: 0 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts

INGREDIENTS:

• Juice from 1 or 2 large limes
• 2 green onion, chopped
• 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 2 tsp chipotle chili powder (if you don’t want it to be too spicy, you can use just 1 tsp)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-fat cooking spray.
2. Mist cauliflower with the same non-fat cooking spray.
3. Toss all ingredients except green onions and lime juice in large bowl.
4. Place cauliflower mix on baking sheet and roast until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Place cauliflower in serving bowl and mix in green onions and lime juice. Enjoy!

4. Spicy Chicken with Black Beans and "Rice"

Of course, rice is not on the zero points list, but rice made from cauliflower is! Black beans and chicken are also a zero point favorite, so let’s put this all together to come up with a super tasty, but zero point meal! Serves 4

SmartPoints myWW Green: 5 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ of a medium to large cauliflower cut into florets
• 1 cup of canned or frozen corn
• 1 can (400 grams) of black beans
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast fillets
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 1 large capsicum, red, quartered ( you can use a red bell pepper if you prefer)
• ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 or 2 medium limes cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS:

1. Grind the cauliflower in a food processor until it makes coarse crumbs that look like rice.
2. Heat a frying pan and cook the cauliflower rice for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden colored.
3. Add garlic and paprika to cauliflower, stirring for another minute. Turn off heat and set aside.
4. Preheat grill on high. Place capsicum skin side up on baking tray and grill until the skin blisters.
5. Place capsicum in a plastic bag and set aside for 5 minutes.
6. Peel the skin off the capsicum and throw away. Chop the remaining flesh into fine pieces.
7. Add corn, beans, and capsicum to the cauliflower mix and stir. Cover to keep warm.
8. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken breasts with Cajun mix.
9. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes each side, depending on the thickness of the meat.
10. Serve with the cauliflower and bean mixture with lime wedges.

5. Cabbage Spaghetti

This might sound a bit strange, but did you know that if you add pasta sauce to boiled, drained cabbage, that is tastes an awful lot like pasta? It really does. Check out this recipe and don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavored tomato sauces, such as pizza sauce or Bolognese. Be certain that any sauce you use has no added sugars so it will qualify for zero points. For a change of pace, try adding some ground turkey!

SmartPoints myWW Green: 0 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 tsp salt
• Tomato sauce of your choice

DIRECTIONS:

1. Boil one quart of water in a pot. Add salt
2. Boil the cabbage until tender or about 30 minutes
3. Drain, add tomato sauce, and serve!

6. Eggplant Stew

This is a fairly flexible dish that you can enjoy for dinner and reheat the next day for lunch. You can eat this as it is, or pour it over some cabbage or squash "noodles". Alternatives for this would be to exchange mushrooms for zucchini or add some vegetables stock instead of water.

SmartPoints myWW Green: 0 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 peeled and cubed eggplant
• 1 cup of sliced or mushroom pieces
• 16 ounce can of stewed tomatoes
• 1 tsp ground thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp ground basil
• 1 cup of water

DIRECTIONS:

1. Spray a large pot with non stick cooking spray.
2. Sauté garlic, eggplant, and mushrooms over medium heat until tender.
3. Add stewed tomatoes, water, and all spices.
4. Turn down heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency.
5. Serve and enjoy.

7. Turkey Burgers

This is a great way to enjoy “burgers”, yet still enjoy a zero point meal. Mix up the seasoning part first, and then combine it to the meat. Using lettuce as a “bun” or wrap will make this a healthy alternative to fast food. Add sliced tomatoes, onions, ketchup, mustard, or pickles to your “burger” for extra flavor. We bet even your kids like this! Makes about 4 burgers.

SmartPoints myWW Green: 2 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound of ground turkey breast meat
• Lettuce for wraps

Spice Mix:

• 2 tsps chili powder (you can cut this to 1 tsp if you don’t like things too spicy)
• 1 tbsp onion flakes or powder
• 1.25 tsps salt
• 1 tsp paprika (smoked paprika is good also)
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ packet of Splenda (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix all items for spice mix in small bowl. Add 1/3 cup of water and mix together well.
2. Put ground meat in larger bowl. Add spice mix and mix together well.
3. Form 4 patties.
4. Spray non-stick pan with non-fat cooking spray.
5. Grill patties approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness.
6. Wrap patties in lettuce leaves, add condiments as desired, and enjoy.

8. Lemon and Herb Grilled Halibut

Grilled fish has to be one of the favorites of the lunch time crowd, but you can make this at home for dinner and take leftovers for lunch the next day! Add some steamed vegetables, like carrots and broccoli, and you have a yummy zero point meal. This recipe serves 4.

SmartPoints myWW Green: 1 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound of halibut fillets
• ¼ tsp of salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 large lemon - cut half into slices
• 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat broiler. Line heavy baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-fat cooking spray.
2. Place halibut on pan and spray the top of each fillet with non-fat cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Broil for 10 to 15 minutes or until fish is opaque in the center.
4. Squeeze the juice from half the lemon over the fillets. Sprinkle with basil (or parsley) and garnish with lemon slices.

9. Salsa and Vegetable Egg Scramble

Eggs are a standard for breakfast, but finding ways to make them less boring is another story. Check out this recipe which is easy to make and zero points to boot! Serves 1

SmartPoints myWW Green: 4 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Eggs
• ½ tsp salt and pepper to taste
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of non-fat salsa
• ½ cup of vegetables of your choosing
• Non fat cooking spray

DIRECTIONS:

1. Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Add chopped vegetables of your choice (think onions, bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, cilantro, chives, etc.) and spices. Mix well
2. Spray non-stick pan liberally with non fat cooking spray. Cook egg mixture over medium flame until vegetables are tender and eggs are cooked.
3. Place eggs on plate and top with salsa. Enjoy!

10. Zucchini Wrapped Blackened Fish

Who doesn’t love the taste of blackened fish?! We certainly do and if you are looking for a zero point meal, this one takes less than 10 minutes to make from start to finish! Add a side salad with lemon juice as a dressing and you have a super satisfying meal that subtracts nothing from your points! This recipe serves 4.

PHOTO CREDIT: Slender Kitchen

SmartPoints myWW Green: 1 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 large zucchinis
• 24 ounces of cod fillets, skin removed (you could use halibut or tilapia if you prefer)
• 1 tbsp blackening spices
• Non fat cooking spray

DIRECTIONS:

1. Using a peeler, slice the zucchini into thin pieces lengthwise.
2. Season the fish with ½ a tbsp of blackening spices.
3. Wrap each piece of fish in the zucchini, slightly overlapping the zucchini to help it stay in place. Use toothpicks to hold the zucchini in place while you wrap it if necessary. Remove the toothpicks before cooking!
4. Sprinkle the wrapped zucchini with the other ½ tbsp of blackening spices.
5. Spray a large pan with cooking spray and place the fish inside the pan. Spray the top of the zucchini wrapped fish just before turning.

6. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until fish is cooked.