Happy New Year! Welcome to the first real week of the new year, where everyone suddenly has opinions about what you should be eating. Ignore all that noise. This week’s free Weight Watchers January meal plan is built around what actually works: meals that satisfy you, keep your energy stable, and don’t require you to buy seventeen new ingredients or learn complicated techniques.
These recipes are designed to prove that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring or restrictive. We’ve got bold flavors, satisfying portions, and meals that will make you genuinely excited for dinner. We’ve also built in some strategic indulgences because deprivation in January just leads to face-planting into a pizza in February. The breakfasts will keep you full and focused through morning meetings, the lunches are substantial enough to prevent afternoon snack attacks, and the dinners are cozy enough to satisfy those winter comfort food cravings. We’re also emphasizing ingredients that support your immune system because January is prime cold and flu season, and being sick derails healthy habits faster than anything else. This week is about building sustainable momentum, not trying to undo a month of holiday eating in seven days.
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan SUNDAY January 4th
B: Chocolate PB Waffles (7 points)
L: Taco Bell Meximelt (6 points)
D: Chicken Curry (0 points)
Dessert: Lightened Up Butter Tarts (5 points)
Total WW Points: 18
Notes: Who doesn’t love Taco Bell? It’s not typically weight loss friendly, which is why you need a copy cat version!
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan MONDAY January 5th
B: Hash Brown Bake (5 points)
L: Chicken Teriyaki (1 point)
D: Greek Turkey Meatballs (5 points)
Dessert: Peanut Butter Blossoms (3 points)
Total WW Points: 14
Notes: These Greek turkey meatballs can be used over a salad, pasta, or even rice. Use them however you’d like.
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan TUESDAY January 6th
B: Banana Cinnamon French Toast (5 points)
L: Thai Noodles (5 points)
D: Zucchini Cannelloni with Pork Ragu (6 points)
Dessert: Leftovers
Total WW Points: 16+
Notes: This zucchini cannelloni looks harder than it is. I highly recommend entertaining with this recipe because it’s so impressive in taste.
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan WEDNESDAY January 7th
B: Omelet Rings (1 point)
L: Leftovers
D: Instant Pot Pho (6 points)
Dessert: Apple Fritters (5 points)
Total WW Points: 12+
Notes: Warm up with a big bowl of pho with this instant pot pho recipe. I love it for when I want something traditional in a pinch!
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan THURSDAY January 8th
B: Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes (3 points)
L: Light Chicken Divan (5 points)
D: Leftovers
Dessert: Snickerdoodle Bars (5 points)
Total WW Points: 13+
Notes: Light chicken divan is a fantastic lunch – it’s savory, cheesy, and filling for just 5 points.
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan FRIDAY January 9th
B: Leftovers
L: Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken (2 points)
D: Beef and Broccoli (4 points)
Dessert: Double Chocolate Banana Bread (4 points)
Total WW Points: 10+
Notes: If you love takeout on Friday nights, it’s important to learn to make it yourself if you’re on a weight loss plan. But it has to taste good enough otherwise you’ll just feel deprived. This beef and broccoli recipe is perfect!
Free Weight Watchers Meal Plan SATURDAY January 10th
B: Breakfast Kabobs (4 points)
L: Shrimp Chop Suey (1 point)
D: Doritos Casserole (5 points)
Dessert: Carrot Cake Donuts (6 points)
Total WW Points: 16
Notes: Doritos Casserole is going to feel like you’re not following your Weight Watchers plan (it’s that good!) but it’s just 5 points per serving.
Check your pantry and fridge for any of these listed items before heading to the grocery store.
Grocery List
Produce
- Scallions
- Parsley (fresh)
- Zucchini
- Ginger root
- Bean sprouts
- Chili peppers
- Yellow onion
- Bell Peppers
- Snow peas
- Green onions
- Mushrooms
- Strawberries (fresh)
- Basil leaves (fresh)
Meat & Poultry
- Ground turkey (93% lean)
- Ground pork (96% lean)
- Beef sirloin or flank steak
- Beef tenderloin (whole)
- Ground chicken breast
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Center cut bacon
Dairy & Eggs
- Liquid egg whites
- Egg whites
- Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Swiss cheese
- Reduced-fat Mexican Blend Cheese
- Queso fresco
- Margarine
- Pillsbury biscuits
Pantry Staples
- Turmeric
- Curry powder
- Tomato paste
- Pecans
- Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Soy sauce (low-sodium and reduced sodium)
- Sesame oil
- Fish sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Chili flakes
- Lime juice
- Tamarind paste (optional)
- Peanuts (optional)
- White cake mix
- Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- Mini chocolate chips
- Granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Cream of tartar
- Maple extract (optional)
- Cookie butter or Nutella
- Reduced-fat peanut butter spread
- Hershey’s kisses
- Sea salt
- Avocado oil cooking spray (non-aerosol)
- Allspice
- Cloves
- Cinnamon sticks
- Diced tomatoes (canned)
- Salsa (chunky red)
- Diced tomatoes and green chiles (Rotel)
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Baby corn
Frozen
- Hash browns
Breads & Baked Goods
- Whole wheat tortillas
- White corn tortillas
- Low-calorie bread (Sara Lee)
Other
- Tofu
- Rice noodles
- Nacho Cheese Doritos
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:
- Prepare what I call “energy insurance” snacks that bridge the gap between meals without derailing your progress. Portion out nuts with a small amount of dark chocolate, prep vegetable sticks with individual servings of hummus, or make protein-rich snack boxes with cheese and fruit. Having these ready prevents you from getting too hungry and making impulsive choices.
- Batch cook proteins using different cooking methods so you don’t get bored. Roast one batch of chicken, grill another, and poach a third. Even though it’s the same protein, the different textures and flavors keep meals interesting throughout the week. Store them with labels indicating the cooking method so you can vary your meals without thinking about it.
- Prep breakfast for the entire week in one session because morning willpower is limited and you’ll default to whatever is easiest. You could pick one of these recipes listed and just use it all week.
Download this PDF to dive into a week of mouthwatering recipes that prove healthy eating can be both delicious and festive.

