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07/29/2023

Recipe: Funfetti Dip

Everyone’s been loving the protein cookie dough lately, so we took things a step further: Meet protein frosting.

This simple snack or dessert delivers 8 grams of protein per serving, is ready in 5 minutes, and requires zero blending.

What you’ll need:

✨ Plain fat free Greek yogurt - ¼ cup
✨ whipped cream cheese - 1 tbsp
✨ Monk fruit sweetener with erythritol - 1 ½ tsp
✨ Vanilla extract - ¼ tsp
✨ Rainbow sprinkles - 1 ½ tsp, divided
✨ Unsweetened fresh fruit - 1 cup

How to make it:

1. In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, cream cheese, monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla until smooth. Gently stir in 1 ¼ tsp sprinkles; top the dip with the remaining ¼ tsp sprinkles. Serve with the fruit.

✨ 163 calories + 8 g protein + 31 g carbs + 6 g fiber + 4 g fat + 13 g sugar = 2 Points* for about ⅓ cup dip and 1 cup fruit (recipe makes 1 serving)

WW members: Search “Funfetti cake dip” to find this in the app.

*For members following the Diabetes-Tailored Plan, this recipe is 5 Points.

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07/28/2023

Anyone else go to bed thinking about what you're gonna make for breakfast? Because same.

What are your favorite breakfast recipes right now?

07/27/2023

We all fall down sometimes, but consider this your reminder that you're stronger than you think. 💪

07/26/2023

What's one of your go-to packaged snacks on WW? We'll go first: MadeGood Chocolate Chip Granola Minis...they're only 3 Points and 100 calories!

07/26/2023

Recipe: Stuffed Pepperoncini

We call this snack: handheld charcuterie…and it’s perfect for your next girl dinner.

And if you eat all six, you’ll get about 6 grams of protein!

What you’ll need:

✨ Pepperoncini
✨ Boursin Light Garlic and Fine Herbs Gournay Cheese
✨ Turkey pepperoni

How to make it:

1. Stuff each pepperoncini with 1 tsp cheese and a slice of turkey pepperoni. Enjoy!

✨ 3 Points for all 6 pepperoncini bites

07/25/2023

Grillos: Air Fryer Pickle Chips

All the flavor—none of the Points. We’re officially teaming up with to give the most underappreciated Zero Hero its full main character moment—because they're not just your side pick(le).

WW members: Head to the app and check out our “We Heart Pickles” collection for 14 must-try recipes, including this one for Crunchy Air Fryer Pickle Chips.

07/24/2023

Please join our petition to make sheet-pan recipes a summer “thing.” You’ll get a full meal in just over an hour, do zero babysitting on the stove, and only have one thing to wash.

And if you don’t have wine (or would rather save it for drinking), swap it for chicken stock with a squeeze of lemon or a splash of vinegar

What you’ll need:

✨ Cooking spray - 4 sprays
✨ Uncooked Yukon gold potatoes - 2 pounds, cut into 1-inch chunks
✨ Olive oil - 4 tsp, divided
✨ Table salt - ½ tsp
✨ Black pepper - ½ tsp
✨ Garlic - 2 cloves, finely chopped
✨ Fresh rosemary - 4 tsp, chopped
✨ Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast - 2 pounds, 8 (4-oz) breasts
✨ White wine - ½ cup, divided

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray the bottom of a broiler pan with cooking spray.

2. Add the potatoes to the pan and toss them with 2 tsp oil, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Roast until the potatoes begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining oil, the garlic, rosemary, and the remaining ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the mixture.

4. Stir the potatoes and move them to 1 side of the pan. Add the chicken and ¼ cup wine to the pan and roast for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken over, add the remaining ¼ cup wine to the pan, and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F and the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes more.

✨ 249 calories + 28 g protein + 18 g carbs + 3 g fiber + 5 g fat + 1 g sugar = 3 Points for 4 oz chicken breast and ½ cup potatoes (recipe makes 8 servings)

WW members: Search “Rosemary Roast Chicken with Potatoes” to find this in the app.

07/24/2023

Public Snack Announcement: 55 Goldfish = 4 Points. What's your go-to salty snack?

07/22/2023

If you’ve ever considered filling your purse with cheesy biscuits from a certain seafood restaurant, we see you…and we are you. That’s why we made a 2-Points® version with our iconic two-ingredient dough.

What you’ll need:

✨ White self-rising flour - 2 cups
✨ Sugar - 2 tbsp
✨ Garlic powder - 1 tsp
✨ Cayenne pepper - ½ tsp
✨ Reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese - 2 oz, finely shredded (½ cup)
✨ Fresh parsley - ¼ cup, finely chopped
✨ Plain fat-free Greek yogurt - 2 ½ cups
✨ Unsalted butter - 2 tbsp, melted

How to make it:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, garlic powder, and cayenne. Add cheese and parsley and toss to combine. Add yogurt; stir with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Scoop dough by ⅛-cupfuls onto prepared baking sheets.

3. Bake at 425°F until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Brush biscuits with melted butter.

✨ 71 calories + 4 g protein + 10 g carbs + 0 g fiber + 2 g fat + 2 g sugar = 2 Points for 1 biscuit (recipe makes 24 servings)

WW members: Search “Cheddar Bay Drop Mini Biscuits” to find these in the app.

07/21/2023

Veggies are a fundamental component of WeightWatchers. Not only are they a ZeroPoint food, they can also be prepared in a variety of exciting and delicious ways. Whether you’re grilling up zucchini in the summer, or roasting broccoli in the oven, the options for veggies are endless! 🥒🥦

Share your favorite vegetable in the comments (and how you like to prepare it too)!

07/19/2023

Recipe: Protein Edible Cookie Dough

We can’t explain it but…this really does taste like cookie dough. 🍪

P.S. We’re using almond flour since it’s safe to eat raw. If you have an allergy or just want to use all-purpose flour instead, pop it in the microwave to 165°F to kill any bacteria.

What you’ll need:

✨ ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
✨ 2 tsp maple syrup
✨ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✨ ½ cup almond flour
✨ 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
✨ 2 tbsp Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips

How to make it:

1. In a blender, add cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
2. Add cottage cheese mixture to a bowl and mix in almond flour and vanilla protein powder.
3. Fold in chocolate chips and enjoy by the spoonful.

✨ 5 Points for one serving (recipe makes 3 servings)

07/18/2023

Ask an Expert: Aspartame & Cancer

There’s been a ton of buzz around aspartame lately, so we asked our nutrition experts to weigh in. Press play for the lowdown.

Our motto is always to trust the science and right now, we aren’t canceling artificial sweeteners. Plus, they can support weight-loss by replacing sources of added sugar, especially in drinks.

Say you love soda, instead of vowing never to have one again—which, BTW, doesn’t work!—maybe you choose to switch to a “diet” version. You’ll save Points, reduce your sugar intake, and still enjoy the flavors that are important to you.

Oh, and to put things in perspective, the World Health Organization recommends people limit aspartame intake to no more than 40 milligrams a day for each kilogram of bodyweight. ⁠Meaning? A person who weighs 150 pounds could drink around 13 cans of Diet Coke a day and still stay under their mark (each 12-ounce can has about 200 mg of aspartame).

But if artificial sweeteners aren’t your thing, that’s cool. Some people may be more sensitive to them (think, stomach pain and 💩) or just not want to consume them. Whatever your reason, do what works for you.

07/17/2023

Need a sweet Points-friendly swap?

Lily's dark chocolate mini chips = 2 Points per 1 tbsp
Most regular chocolate chips = 4 Points per 1 tbsp

Why? Lily's are sweetened with 0 Point stevia, instead of sugar, which is high in points.

Tell us: What's one swap you love?

07/16/2023

Taking a Sunday stroll? Consider this your reminder to track your walk. 🚶

Not sure how to track activity? We’ve got you covered! Sync your fitness device to the WW app to track your activity automatically. To manually track, scroll down on your main app screen, and click “activity”. Then search “walking” and track your walk of the day!

Tell us: What's your favorite way to get your steps in?

07/14/2023

What's keeping you motivated today?

07/13/2023

Recipe: Watermelon Fries

One day we’ll learn how to carve fancy watermelon art for our summer parties, but until then…fries it is. 🍉

And even if you don’t wanna do the extra cutting, save this video for the raspberry protein dip. Serve it with apples, strawberries, melon, or whatever fruit you have.

What you’ll need for the dip:

✨ Nonfat cottage cheese - ¼ cup
✨ Vanilla extract - ¼ tsp
✨ Raspberries - ¼ cup
✨ Maple syrup - 2 tsp

🍉 1 Points value per serving (recipe serves 2)

07/12/2023

Benefits of Walking

We’re not saying walking is the *perfect* exercise, but we’re also not not saying it either.

After all, you don’t need any special gear or to follow any sort of program or learn a new skill. You don’t have to break a sweat or even go for very long. Just put one foot in front of the other.

That said, if you’re looking for some ways to switch up your walks, we’ve got a few:
✨ No time for a long walk? Go for a few short ones. Even 5 or 10 mins counts.
✨ Find ways to sneak in steps, like parking far from a store’s entrance. (Yes, you’ve heard this before, but actually try it!)
✨ Play around with your pace; go faster for a min or two, then dial it back. Repeat.
✨ Multitask—take a work call, catch up with a friend, or listen to a podcast.

Tell us: How do you get your steps in?

07/11/2023

How to Build a Glucose Friendly Snack Plate

In celebration of the NEW connected experience* between the WW app and the ’ Freestyle Libre 2 CGM†‡§ for members on our Diabetes-Tailored Plan1, let’s talk about the building blocks of a snack to avoid glucose spikes:

✅ Fiber *if you’re living with diabetes, this one is key to help slow how quickly carbs are absorbed. We have a whole Diabetes-Tailored Plan1 AND Libre 2 CGM data*†‡ is NOW shared right in the WW app* to help you see all in one place how what you eat impacts your blood glucose levels.
✅ Protein
✅ A little healthy fat

Tell us: Are you a snacker, or do you plan your day around your meals?

Disclaimers:
* The WW and FreeStyle Libre 2, FreeStyle Libre 14 day connected experience is compatible with certain mobile operating systems. Please check the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for more information about WW app operating system requirements.
† The FreeStyle Libre 2 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check our website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of the FreeStyle Libre 2 app requires registration with LibreView.
‡ The app can capture data from the sensor when it is within close proximity of the sensor. The proximity and orientation of the antenna in phones varies and the phone will have to be moved around to find the best position for scanning the sensor.
§ The user's device must have internet connectivity for glucose data to be shared with the WW app.
1. WW: Welcome to the Diabetes-Tailored Plan. https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/diabetes-ww-abbott. Accessed 07/06/2023.

FreeStyle Libre 2 System and FreeStyle Libre 14 day System: see Important Safety Information at https://www.FreeStyle.abbott/us-en/safety-information.html. The sensor housing, FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are marks of Abbott and used with permission. The WW Logo, Weight Watchers, and Points are trademarks of WW International, Inc. ©2023 WW International, Inc. All rights reserved

07/11/2023

let us be clear: you *can* order just scrambled eggs and, yes, they really are 0 Points. You’re welcome.

07/10/2023

What normal people see: 🥚
What I see: 6 different meals

What's your go-to way to eat eggs?

07/09/2023

Stopping at Starbucks? Grab a Turkey Bacon, Cheddar, & Egg White breakfast sandwich for only 6 Points!

What's your go-to on-the-go breakfast?

07/08/2023

Recipe: Cheeseburger Crunch Wrap

Y’all loved the Big Mac smash taco recipe, so we took things a step further: Meet our cheeseburger crunch wrap.

Pro tip: We’re packing a lot of stuff into this wrap, so make sure you pick a tortilla that’s big enough (about 44 grams). If you’re still struggling to close it, use a little cheese to help the sides stick together

What you’ll need:

✨ Low carb, high fiber tortilla wraps - 5 tortillas
✨ Cooking spray - 5 sprays
✨ Uncooked extra lean ground beef, 96 % lean 4% fat - 12 oz
✨ Uncooked onion - ½ cup, chopped
✨ Table salt - ¼ tsp
✨ Black pepper - ¼ tsp
✨ Mustard - 8 tsp
✨ Reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese - 4 oz, shredded
✨ Tomatoes - 1 cup, cupped
✨ Dill gherkins - 8 tsp, finely chopped
✨ Iceberg lettuce - 1 cup, chopped

How to make it:

1. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla wrap on a cutting board and spray on both sides with cooking spray. Cut tortilla wrap into quarters. Arrange quarters in pan and cook until toasted and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Cool to room temperature.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray pan with cooking spray and add ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring to crumble beef, until beef is cooked through and onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.

3. Heat cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla wrap on a cutting board and spray top with cooking spray. Flip tortilla over so sprayed side is down. Spread 1 teaspoon mustard over center of tortilla. Spoon about ½ cup beef mixture in center of wrap, leaving a 1½-inch border. Layer with ¼ cup cheese, ¼ cup tomato, 2 teaspoons pickles, and ¼ cup lettuce. Place 1 toasted tortilla quarter on top. Carefully fold sides of tortilla over filling toward the center, creating pleats to cover the toasted tortilla quarter. Press gently to fold pleats. Carefully flip wrap over and place in heated skillet. Cook until toasted and crisp, pressing occasionally with a spatula, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tortilla wraps, beef mixture, cheese, tomato, pickles, and lettuce to form 4 crunch wraps total.

✨ 288 calories + 32 g protein + 27 g carbs + 16 g fiber + 12 g fat + 3 g sugar = 8 Points for 1 crunch wrap (recipe makes 4 servings)

WW members: Search “Cheeseburger Crunch Wrap” to find this in the app.

07/08/2023

Recipe: Banana Cream Pie Cool Whip

ICYMI, we’ve been hyping up protein a lot lately. Well, this no-bake, no-frills dessert has almost none. It’s also not especially high in fiber.

And that’s OK! Not everything you eat has to tick all the boxes or be a nutrition powerhouse. It’s enough that it tastes decadent, comes together in two minutes, and probably fits your Points Budget. Thank you for coming to our Ted Talk.

What you’ll need:

✨ Fat-free whipped topping - ½ cup
✨ Sugar-free banana cream pudding instant mix (powder) - ¼ packet
✨ Vanilla extract - ¼ tsp
✨ Banana - ½ piece, sliced
✨ Toasted coconut flakes or shreds (unsweetened) - 2 tsp

How to make it:

1. In small bowl, stir together whipped topping, pudding mix, and vanilla extract. Top with banana slices and coconut.

✨ 162 calories + 1 g protein + 33 g carbs + 2 g fiber + 2 g fat + 11 g sugar = 4 Points for 1 serving

WW members: Search “Banana Cream Pie Pudding Cup” to find this in the app.

07/07/2023

Love sweet breakfasts but still want something that won’t leave you hungry in an hour? These whole-grain strawberry and cottage cheese muffins are it.

Pro tip: The batter is pretty sticky, so use paper liners in your muffin pan and coat them with cooking spray.

What you’ll need:

✨ Cooking spray - 5 sprays
✨ Dried dates - 12 medium, pitted and coarsely chopped
✨ Fat free cottage cheese - 1 cup
✨ Baking powder - 2 tsp
✨ Vanilla extract - 2 tsp
✨ Eggs - 3 large
✨ Uncooked quick oats - 2 cups
✨ Strawberries - 9 oz, sliced

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Coat the liners with cooking spray (or use a silicone muffin pan).

2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the dates and ¼ cup water. Cover and microwave on High for 1 ½ minutes. Cool slightly.

3. In a food processor, process the cottage cheese until smooth. Add the baking powder, vanilla, and eggs; process until well combined. Add the date mixture and the oats; process until combined. Add three-fourths of the strawberries and pulse to combine (do not try to make the mixture smooth; doing so will make the muffins too dense).

4. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups. Top the batter with the remaining strawberry slices. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

✨ 116 calories + 6 g protein + 19 g carbs + 3 g fiber + 2 g fat + 7 g sugar = 2 Points for 1 muffin (recipe makes 12 servings)

WW members: Search “Strawberry & cottage cheese muffins” to find these in the app.

07/05/2023

Recipe: Starbucks Shaken Espresso Protein Dupe

If Starbucks Shaken Espresso was only 1 Points value…and way less $$$.

BTW, we heard lots of you like to DIY your protein coffee at home, not the drive-through. So, here’s an official recipe for it.

Which shake flavor is your favorite?

07/03/2023

Breakfast at a certain golden-arched spot is iconic, but we’re always racing to make the 10:30am cutoff. This copycat sandwich is ready whenever you are and only 5 Points.

P.S. The secret to perfectly-round eggs is cooking them in Mason jar lids. Use wide-mouth ones that are 3 ½ inches.

What you’ll need:

✨ Cooking spray - 4 sprays
✨ Eggs - 2 large
✨ Table salt - 2 pinches
✨ Black pepper - 2 pinches
✨ Uncooked Canadian bacon - 2 slices
✨ Light English muffin - 2 muffins, lightly toasted
✨ Reduced-fat American cheese - ¼ cup, divided

How to make it:

1. Heat a large or medium skillet over medium-high heat. Coat 2 wide-mouth Mason jar lids (flat lids and sealing rings) with cooking spray and arrange in the skillet upside down so that they’re like 2 shallow bowls. Crack 1 egg into each lid and pierce the yolk a few times with a paring knife. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper over each egg. Pour ⅔ cup water into the skillet, cover, and steam until the eggs are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Using tongs, remove the lids with eggs to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium, and discard any remaining water in the pan. Arrange the Canadian bacon in the pan; cook until lightly browned and heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side.

3. Turn the lids with eggs upside down and remove the lid ring; carefully pull off the flat lid. On the bottom of each English muffin, arrange 1 cheese slice, 1 egg, 1 Canadian bacon slice, and the top of the English muffin.

✨ 246 calories + 20 g protein + 26 g carbs + 6 g fiber + 9 g fat + 3 g sugar = 5 Points for 1 sandwich (recipe makes 2 servings)

WW members: Search “Copycat egg & English muffin breakfast sandwiches” to find this in the app.

07/03/2023

Roundup: Salty/Savory Snacks

One thing we’ll never do? Say no to snacks. Save this video for when you “just need something salty.”

Share your go-to savory snack in the comments!

07/01/2023

snack fact of the day: 1 oz of Pop Chips = 4 Points

06/30/2023

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Your slow cooker whenever you need an easy, hands-off meal: “Yes, chef!”

Make a full batch of these pulled pork sandwiches—or treat it as meal prep and put half the meat in the fridge to add to tacos, nachos, or salads all week.

What you’ll need:

✨ Uncooked green cabbage - 2 cups, thinly sliced, divided
✨ Red onions - 2 medium, thinly sliced, divided
✨ Apple cider vinegar - ¼ cup
✨ Ketchup - ¼ cup
✨ Packed light brown sugar - ¼ cup
✨ Canned tomato paste - 2 tbsp
✨ Paprika - 2 tsp, smoked
✨ Chili powder - 1 tsp
✨ Table salt - 1 tsp
✨ Ground cumin - ½ tsp
✨ Uncooked pork tenderloin - 2 pounds, lean, trimmed
✨ Plain hamburger buns - 8 items, toasted

How to make it:

1. In a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker, combine 1 cup cabbage, half the onion, the vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, and 2 tbsp water.

2. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, chili powder, salt, and cumin. Spread the seasoning mix on a sheet of parchment or wax paper. Roll the pork in the seasoning until coated on all sides, pressing to adhere the spices. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker and add any remaining seasoning from the parchment.

3. Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook until the pork is fork-tender, 6 to 8 hours on Low or 3 to 4 hours on High. Transfer to a cutting board.

4. When the pork is cool enough to handle, using 2 forks, shred the meat. Return the meat to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the cooking liquid. Spoon 3⁄4 cup of the mixture onto the bottom of each bun. Top with the remaining cabbage and onion. Cover with the bun tops.

✨ 317 calories + 29 g protein + 36 g carbs + 2 g fiber + 6 g fat + 14 g sugar = 9 Points for 1 sandwich (recipe makes 8 servings)

WW members: Search “Pulled pork & cabbage sandwiches” to find this in the app.

06/29/2023

Tomato season is officially here and we’ll be making this ricotta-based tart until further notice. Here are a few pro tips to get max flavor:

🍅 Look for firm, heavy tomatoes and avoid any with soft spots or black marks.
🍅 Don’t put whole tomatoes in the fridge—they can lose firmness and get mealy.
🍅 Store at room temp for three to four days.

What you’ll need:

✨ Cooking spray - 4 sprays
✨ Eggs - 2 large, beaten
✨ Fat free ricotta cheese - 1 cup
✨ Lemon zest - 1 tsp, grated
✨ Table salt - ½ tsp
✨ Black pepper - ½ tsp
✨ Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano - ¼ cup, divided
✨ Fresh chives - ¼ cup, chopped, divided
✨ Phyllo dough - 4 large sheets, frozen, thawed
✨ Plum tomatoes - 3 medium, cored and thinly sliced (or 2 medium heirloom tomatoes)
✨ Fresh basil - 2 tbsp, chopped

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a 9-inch ceramic or glass pie plate with cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, stir the eggs, ricotta, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and 2 tbsp each Parmigiano and chives.

3. Lay 2 sheets of dough crosswise on the prepared pie plate. Press down and coat with cooking spray. Lay the remaining 2 sheets of dough lengthwise across the first layer and press down. Coat the top and edges of the dough with cooking spray to keep it from drying out.

4. Spoon the ricotta filling over the dough and layer with half the tomato slices. Sprinkle with the basil and remaining chives and layer with the remaining tomato slices. Top with the remaining Parmigiano.

5. Trim off any excess dough if you have more than a 2-inch border. Gently fold the edges of the dough toward the center to form a rim. Coat the tart with cooking spray. Bake until the cheese is golden and the filling is firm, about 25 minutes. Remove the tart from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces.

✨ 112 calories + 10 g protein + 10 g carbs + 1 g fiber + 4 g fat + 3 g sugar = 2 Points for 1 piece (recipe makes 6 servings)

WW members: Search “Ricotta & tomato tart” to find this in the app.