Merry Christmas! Whether you’re hosting, traveling, or hiding from the world with your immediate family, this week can be overwhelming when it comes to healthy eating. I’m not going to pretend we’re all doing our usual Sunday prep when half of us are assembling toys on Christmas Eve and the other half are on the road to someone else’s house. This meal plan acknowledges that Christmas Day will completely disrupt everything, and the days surrounding it are basically a free-for-all where nobody knows what day it is or what constitutes an appropriate meal time.
Here’s what I know about Christmas week after years of attempting to plan through it: structure goes out the window, people eat at weird times, and there will be more cookies and candy around than actual meals. These recipes are designed to coexist with that reality rather than fight it. You can choose to prep one or two days, then use the leftovers the rest of the week. This meal plan is just here to give you some healthy food ideas that won’t take up too much of your time.
The goal this week isn’t perfection or even consistency. It’s just having a loose framework that keeps you fed without adding stress. Some of these meals might not happen because you’ll be eating Christmas dinner leftovers instead, and that’s completely fine. Think of this as your safety net, not your mandate!
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan SUNDAY December 21st
B: Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Bake (5 points)
L: Cajun White Chicken Chili (3 points)
D: Slow Cooker Brisket (4 points)
Dessert: Red Wine Poached Pears (2 points)
Total WW Points: 14
Notes: Having a large pot of meat prepped for the week (like this slow cooker brisket) is the one thing I highly recommend. You’re going to need some delicious protein to help fill in nutritional gaps this week.
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan MONDAY December 22nd
B: Southwest Frittata (1 point)
L: Chicken Alfredo Wraps (4 points)
D: Stove Top Stuffing Chicken Casserole (4 points)
Dessert: Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies (5 points)
Total WW Points: 14
Notes: These gingerbread Christmas tree cookies are a great way to bring the kids into the kitchen, and they also won’t use up all of your Weight Watchers points.
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan TUESDAY December 23rd
B: WW Sticky Buns (5 points)
L: Chicken Parmesan Croissant Loaf (5 points)
D: Jiffy Corn Casserole (7 points) + Rotisserie Chicken or your favorite crockpot meat
Dessert: Red Velvet Bars (1 point)
Total WW Points: 18
Notes: Chicken parmesan croissant loaf is something I’d also keep on hand for this week, especially if you’re having guests. It’s a great “grazing” option.
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan WEDNESDAY December 24th
B: Strawberry Puff Pastry Christmas Tree (6 points)
L: Monte Cristo Sandwich (5 points)
D: Chicken Rollatini (1 point)
Dessert: Peppermint Pie (6 points)
Total WW Points: 18
Notes: Most Christmas Eve dinners are elaborate (and very high in Weight Watchers points). By making this chicken rollatini, you can still have a fancy dinner, but on your own terms! Serve you’re favorite bakery’s dinner bread and some roasted root vegetables and you’ve got a great holiday meal.
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan THURSDAY December 25th
Merry Christmas!! Enjoy your day!
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan FRIDAY December 26th
B: Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole (5 points)
L: Leftovers!
D: Loaded Baked Potato Soup (6 points)
Dessert: Leftovers!
Total WW Points: 11+
Notes: I’m sure you have plenty of holiday treats leftover, so today, work them into your meals (but calculate the points via the app!)
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan SATURDAY December 27th
B: Sweet and Crunchy French Toast Sticks (6 points)
L: Cranberry Apple Pear Stuffing (4-5 points) + leftover meat like rotisserie chicken or slow cooker brisket
D: Chicken Pot Pie (8 points)
Dessert: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars (4 points)
Total WW Points:
Notes: This day will likely consist of leftovers as well, but here are still some great holiday themed options if you need something new.
Check your pantry and fridge for any of these listed items before heading to the grocery store.
Grocery List
Produce
- Russet potatoes
- Garlic cloves
- Green onions
- Onions (yellow and red)
- Celery
- Green bell peppers
- Apples
- Pears
- Limes
- Fresh basil
- Fresh cilantro
- Frozen mixed vegetables
- Frozen corn
Meat & Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Rotisserie chicken
- Lean brisket
- Smoked turkey ham
- Andouille or smoked turkey sausage
- Deli ham
- Center cut bacon
Dairy & Eggs
- Eggs
- Egg whites (liquid)
- Milk (can use skim, 1%, 2%, or unsweetened cashew/almond milk)
- Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- Fat-free sour cream
- Reduced-fat cream cheese
- Laughing Cow herb and garlic cheese wedges
- Reduced-fat shredded mozzarella
- Low-fat shredded cheddar
- Parmesan cheese
- Shredded asiago cheese
- Light butter substitute
- Unsalted butter
- Reduced-calorie margarine
- Fat-free whipped topping
Bakery & Bread
- Weight Watchers white bread (or low-calorie bread)
- Low carb wraps
- Puff pastry sheets
- Refrigerated premade pie crust
Canned & Jarred Goods
- Low-fat cream of chicken soup
- Chicken broth
- Vegetable broth
- Creamed corn
- White beans
- Red kidney beans
- Diced tomatoes (Rotel)
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Apple cider vinegar
- Distilled white vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Frank’s hot sauce
- No-sugar-added strawberry preserves
- Dark molasses
- No-sugar-added marinara sauce
- Reduced-fat tomato pasta sauce
- Light alfredo sauce
- Light ranch dressing
- BBQ sauce
Baking & Spices
- All-purpose flour
- Self-rising flour
- Cornstarch
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Brown sugar
- Brown sugar replacement
- Granulated sugar
- Zero-calorie granulated sugar substitute
- Powdered sugar
- Powdered zero-calorie sweetener
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Peppermint extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Allspice
- Ground cloves
- Dried oregano
- Ground thyme
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Mustard powder
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Smoked paprika
- Cajun seasoning
- Chili powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Black peppercorns
- Salt and pepper
- Sage
- Rosemary
- Italian seasoning
- Everything but the bagel seasoning
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon stick
- Allspice berries
- Cloves
- Unflavored gelatin
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring
- Colored sprinkles
Grains & Cereals
- Quick oats/oats
- Frosted Flakes cereal
Snacks & Misc
- Zero-sugar chocolate cookies (Voortman)
- Peanut butter
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Dried cranberries
- Pecans (chopped and whole)
- Walnuts
- Red wine
- Canola oil
- Olive oil
- Wooden toothpicks
Packaged Mixes
- Sugar-free white chocolate pudding mix (or vanilla)
- Chicken Stove Top stuffing mix
- Cornbread Stove Top stuffing
- Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- Pillsbury reduced-fat crescent rolls
20 Zero Point Snacks (Anytime of Day)
Visit the WW app or website to access the recipe builder and track your daily food intake and points.
Tips for Easy and Efficient Prep:
- Plan only for the meals you know will actually happen, and keep everything else as flexible components. Stock your fridge and pantry with items that can become a meal like rotisserie chicken, eggs, pasta, frozen vegetables, and good bread. Christmas week is unpredictable, and having building blocks rather than rigid meal plans means you can adapt when plans change, guests arrive unexpectedly, or everyone’s too tired to eat a full dinner.
- Embrace “grazing dinners” for at least two nights this week without guilt. Set out a spread of cheese, crackers, fruit, vegetables, dips, and whatever leftovers look appealing. Let people assemble their own plates and eat when they’re hungry rather than forcing a formal meal time. In a week full of big holiday meals, these casual eating nights give everyone a break and prevent food waste by using up odds and ends from the fridge.
- Designate December 26th or 27th as your kitchen reset day. Clean out the fridge, wash all the serving dishes, put away holiday items, and prep one or two simple meals for the final days of the year. This reset helps you transition from holiday chaos back toward normalcy and sets you up for a calmer New Year’s week.
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