If you’re anything like me, getting your diet back into gear after the holidays is always a considerable challenge. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between great taste and sticking to your diet with these twelve winning recipes that will keep you satisfied for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. From savory, company-worthy dinners to sweet breakfast treats that will make you excited to jump out of bed, I’ve completely got you covered.

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1. Cuban Picadillo

Make this four-point Cuban picadillo when you’re craving a rich, stick-to-your-ribs meaty stew with a few surprising but totally harmonious flavors. The minute I tasted it, I was totally hooked, and I know that you will be too. Studded with salty olives, plump raisins, generous chunks of red pepper, and lean ground beef, it’s truly a feast for the senses. Plus, since you’ll find plenty of familiar beef strew ingredients, like tomatoes and potatoes, it’s a fun spin on a cherished treat perfect for a special family dinner or to serve to company. 

2. Creamy Potato and Cauliflower Cheesy Soup

Potato soup is one of my all-time favorite go-to comfort foods, but it usually has a lot of calories and fat. This version has only four Weight Watchers points per serving and comes with plenty of good-for-you cauliflower, which bulks up the soup and lends it plenty of flavor. You’ll also get silkiness from a bit of light cream cheese and low-fat milk. A bit of grated mozzarella plays well with the potato and cauliflower mix and tastes far more decadent than it actually is. 

3. Apple Overnight Oats

Mornings are when my sweet tooth really kicks off, which is why I love this easy, filling three-point recipe for overnight oats. It keeps me from zipping through the drive-thru for a donut, and it’s easy to assemble the night before. You just need a few minutes to chop up an apple, and you’re ready to go. The base tastes like pudding, but it’s packed with ingredients that will keep you full until lunch, like chia seeds and rolled oats. Crisp apples provide perfect textural interest and make this simple breakfast dish a ten. 

4. Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

This slow-cooker soup is ideal for getting past that post-holiday hump and back to your diet goals. It’s filling and warming, and your whole house will smell scrumptious while it cooks to perfection. Plus, it’s only four Weight Watchers points. You can use any beef you’d like, and it will come out fork-tender and beautiful, along with potatoes, celery, chopped carrots, and pearl barley swimming in a fragranced, garlicky broth. This is an excellent weekend dish or a beautiful treat to come home to after a long day at the office.

5. Weight Watchers Tortilla Quiche Bake

If you’re craving those eggy casseroles and holiday breakfast dishes but want to be able to fit into your skinny jeans again, this tortilla quiche bake is a good compromise. It’s three points per serving and is ultra-easy to prepare. Fat-free cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese keep the authentic quiche taste without packing on calories, and a combination of mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, and colorful bell peppers add plenty of flavor and tons of nutrients to every bite.

6. Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

This dish proves why crockpots are the most valuable player in every kitchen, and you’ll never suspect that it’s a mere two Weight Watchers points per serving. Cooking your chicken breast low and slow lends it tons of nuanced flavor that’s full of sweet pineapple juice, zesty ginger, and unami-packed soy sauce. I also like to put in some colorful bell peppers for a punch of color garnish with a sprinkle of green onions and a dash of cilantro for a smashing presentation.

7. Cauliflower Nachos

I love making these vegan, four-point Weight Watchers on lazy weekends when I want something tasty to snack on that’s better than takeout. This dish features a full dose of delicious vegetables, with tender roasted cauliflower and chunks of tomato in every bite. There are also plenty of filling kidney beans and loads of vegan queso made with nutritional yeast for a yummy cheesy flavor. You’ll love this healthier version that hits all the high notes of original nachos, and your waistline will thank you.

8. Greek Sheet Pan Chicken

With just four points per serving, this Greek sheet pan chicken is a tasty Mediterranean-style option packed with vitamins and plenty of healthy protein. Perfectly seasoned, juicy chicken cutlets, thinly sliced zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and banana pepper rings mingle in a lemony sauce that gets a big boost from bright feta cheese and fresh chopped dill. It’s a fabulous mix of savory vegetables, citrus, and salty cheese that you’ll love. The presentation is also on-point; full of brightly colored vegetables and rustic chicken, so it’s nice enough to serve for company.

9. Sweet Weight Watchers Breakfast Casserole

This fruit-filled breakfast casserole will give your sweet tooth a treat that will make jumping out of bed a joy, even on the groggiest mornings. It’s only five Weight Watchers points per serving and tastes like a heavenly mixture of bright fruit, croissants, and rich, satiny custard. Unsweetened almond milk, reduced-fat cream cheese, vanilla, eggs, and zero-calorie sugar replacement give it that decadent texture, and raspberries, blueberries, and chopped strawberries add a fun, tart punch and an antioxidant boost that your body will love.

10. Easy Taco Pockets

When I was a kid, there was nothing I loved more than snacking on Hot Pockets straight from the toaster oven. These two-point versions hit on all of your favorite taco flavors, with the excess calories, thanks to Flatout bread, reduced fat cheese, and extra lean ground beef. I add in a few diced peppers and diced onion for extra crunch and flavor and top each with some salsa to add a little bit of fire to every bite.

11. Weight Watchers Cranberry Pecan Muffins

These better-than-the-bakery muffins are only three Weight Watchers points per serving and are studded with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans. You’ll find textural interest in every bite and sweet hints of vanilla, which plays perfectly with the cranberries. Unsweetened applesauce gives the muffins bulk without the fat, and a light butter substitute adds extra flavor and a homemade feel. I make a batch on the weekends and grab one to go every morning.

12. Mexican Beef Stew

This five-point, chunky Mexican beef stew is slow-cooked to perfection and will get you through any grey winter day. With cubes of melt-in-your-mouth beef, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes, each bite is pure comfort food. I like to add cooked kidney beans for extra fiber and a touch of cumin to emphasize the Mexican flavor combination. At the end, I add a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro.

If your diet needs a reset after the holidays, put one or more of these dishes into your rotation. Each one has that comfort food taste that you crave without all of the calories, and you’ll be back on track to hit your diet goals in no time. With so many great options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, reaching your weight loss goals has never been easier.

About Drizzle Me Skinny

Kate founded DrizzleMeSkinny in 2014. Since then she has shared nearly 1000 weight watchers friendly recipes with DrizzleMeSkinny's over 500,000 social media followers.

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  1. Where can I get a book with lots of recipes with desserts and zero points that actually show the ww points. Books not e books

  2. I’m brand new to this online WW . It’s definitely different from before, but I’ll get used to it. I love these recipes.