Weight Watchers Recipes

If you like pumpkin pie, you will probably love this zucchini pie as well!

Weight Watchers Zucchini Pie recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
2 cups pureed cooked zucchini
1 (9 inch) pie crust
1/4 cup honey
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk, warmed
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Skin the zucchini and cut it up into 1-inch chunks.
3. Microwave on high for about 9 minutes (until easily pierced with a fork), stirring once.
4. Pour off any water.
5. Puree the zucchini in the blender.
6. Mix the zucchini puree, with the honey and dry ingredients.
7. Warm the milk; add the milk and eggs to the zucchini mixture.
8. Use a hand mixer to blend well.
9. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
10. Bake in the 425° F oven for about 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350° F and bake for about 40-45 more minutes longer (or until a knife inserted slightly off center comes out clean).
11. Let cool for about 2 hours and then chill in the refrigerator for several more hours, if desired.
12. Serve with whipped cream.

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This is a simple, flavorful, and juicy way to prepare chicken. It’s very quick to marinate and prepare, but tastes so good! The mint sauce is cooling and makes a nice texture/flavor contrast.

Weight Watchers Grilled Chicken Breasts in Spiced Yogurt recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 1/4 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh mint leaves
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Preparation
1. Stir together 1 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the salt, pepper and spices.
2. Add the chicken and turn until well coated.
3. Marinate at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
4. While the chicken is marinating, preheat the grill.
5. Stir together the remaining 1 1/4 cups yogurt and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt to taste.
6. Reduce the grill to moderate heat.
7. Discard the marinade and grill the chicken on a lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes (until the chicken is cooked through).
8. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
9. In a small bowl, toss together the remaining oil, shallots and mint.
10. Drizzle the chicken with the yogurt sauce and top with shallot and mint salad.

WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 258 calories, 11.6g fat, 1g fiber

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Weight Watchers Cranberry Orange Muffins recipe
Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
3. In a bowl, stir together the cranberries, orange peel and 1/4 cup of the sugar.
4. In a larger bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and the rest of the sugar.
5. Add the orange juice, vegetable oil and eggs all at once to the flour mixture and stir until moistened.
6. Fold in the sugared cranberries and chopped nuts.
7. Pour the batter into the muffin pan, evenly dividing it between the cups.
8. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes (or until golden brown).

WW POINTS for one muffin: 6
Nutritional information for one muffin: 259 calories, 13.1g fat, 1.5g fiber

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Weight Watchers Moist Banana Bread recipe
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 3/4 cups flour
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4-1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, oil, milk, sugar and vanilla.
3. Add the flour and baking soda.
4. Mix well to combine for about 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan and bake in the oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 286 calories, 10.4g fat, 1.3g fiber

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Weight Watchers Mushroom Sauce recipe
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients
1 cup chopped mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup left over home-made beef gravy (or brown gravy made from a packet)
2-5 drops Maggi seasoning (or Worcestershire sauce)
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation
1. Saute the onions in butter until very tender.
2. Add the mushrooms and saute for about 2-3 more minutes.
3. Add the wine, simmer, and reduce by half.
4. Add the beef gravy and tomato puree and simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the Maggi seasoning, salt and pepper to taste (you can also try adding your favorite herbs to this sauce).
6. Serve with steak or roasted turkey or chicken.

WW POINTS for one cup: 6
Nutritional information for one cup: 248 calories, 14.5g fat, 2.1g fiber

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