Every year as March 17th approaches, I find myself caught between wanting to celebrate with traditional Irish fare and staying on track with my wellness goals. If you’re like me, you’ve probably stared longingly at corned beef and cabbage or Irish soda bread, calculating points in your head and wondering if one day of indulgence is worth it. The good news? It absolutely can be—and you don’t have to choose between festivity and fitness. Here’s what you need to be successful – a full list of St. Patrick’s Day WW Recipes.
I’ve compiled my favorite Weight Watchers-friendly St. Patrick’s Day recipes from across the blog to create this one-stop resource for all your Irish-inspired cooking needs. From a surprisingly satisfying lightened-up shepherd’s pie to a green, cheesy breakfast pie that won’t break your daily points budget, these recipes have become my annual tradition. Join me as I share my top 10 Weight Watchers recipes that bring all the luck of the Irish to your table without the guilt that typically follows.
1. St. Patrick’s Day WW Recipes: Spinach and Ricotta Breakfast Pie
You can start St. Patty’s Day off correctly with a green breakfast, that is also good for you and your waistline. This spinach and ricotta breakfast pie is just 6 Weight Watchers points and can be thrown together in under an hour. The ricotta gives it a light cheesy, creamy taste without being too overpowering.
2. Mini Mint Oreo Cheesecake Bites
How cute are these mini mint oreo cheesecake bites! It’s one of the best green foods out there, so it’s perfect for any St. Patrick’s Day celebration you’re planning. The mini size keeps your points in check while still allowing you to enjoy the flavor of both cheesecake and Oreos.
3. St. Patrick’s Day WW Recipes: Spinach Artichoke Crescent Rolls
If you are having a party and you need an appetizer, this spinach artichoke crescent roll recipe is so easy to make, and pretty enough to impress your guests. The spinach really pops and gives it a vibrant, green color which is what St. Patty’s Day is all about. You need to save this recipe even if it’s not St. Patty’s day.
4. No Bake Key Lime Pie
Can you imagine having a key lime pie for just 5 Weight Watchers points? Well, it’s possible with this recipe. And it works well for St. Patty’s Day because of the slight green color, but feel free to add a little extra green food coloring. I love that it’s no bake- it’s easy to whip up at the last minute!
5. St. Patrick’s Day WW Recipes: Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
This traditional Irish dish is lightened up a bit with the use of ground turkey. But now that the new Weight Watcher’s program allows lean ground beef for zero points, you can use that instead of more of a traditional flavor. It’s one of the best dishes to make for St. Patrick’s Day if you need a hearty dinner.
6. Parmesan Potatoes
Potatoes are now a zero point food due to the 2025 updates! You can fully enjoy these parmesan potatoes as a side for your Irish celebration with no guilt at all. And you’ll be saving plenty of points to hopefully use on some green beer. You could even add these as a side to the Spinach Ricotta breakfast pie.
7. St. Patrick’s Day WW Recipes: Spinach Artichoke Baked Potatoes
Again with the potatoes, because they are now a zero point food, so we need to take advantage of them while we can. You can even add more spinach into this recipe for a bit more green if needed. But spinach artichoke baked potatoes definitely make a fun, hearty, sophisticated side for your Irish dinner.
8. Sausage and Scalloped Potato Casserole
If you’re looking for a hearty dinner all in one for St. Patrick’s Day (maybe you’re the kind of person that wants to stay in!), check out this sausage and scalloped potato casserole. It may not be traditional, but you can’t go without sausage and potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day, so it’ll work well. And it’ll be less than 8 points per serving!
9. St. Patrick’s Day WW Recipes: Red (Green) Velvet Bars
A simple swap of red food coloring to green food coloring will give you the most perfect, fun St. Patrick’s Day dessert. Red Velvet bars are beautiful but easy to make. They’ll make a great dessert if you need one to share with friends. And get this – they’re just one point per serving!
10. Strawberry (Kiwi) Cheesecake Shooters
Similarly, this dessert needs just a few swaps to get it on board with St. Patty’s Day. I suggest adding a little green food coloring to the cheesecake batter for a fun flair, and topping it with sliced kiwi instead of strawberries. These mini green desserts will be perfect for any party, but only cost you 3 Weight Watchers points.
With this list of delicious, but low point Weight Watchers favorites, you can fully enjoy St. Patrick’s Day without sacrificing for your goals. Save these recipes for your fun, green day!
These are great! Thank you.
thanks Gwen!