If you are following the Weight Watchers program, you'll understand the need for some good low Smart Point Make Ahead Lunches.
These Weight Watchers lunch recipes that can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for a couple of days or can be batch cooked and kept in the freezer until needed.
For the first couple of months following the Weight Watchers plan, I struggled with knowing what to eat for lunch.
As a result I stuck to eating sandwich thins with tuna & fat free mayonnaise or poached eggs on wholemeal bread.
Maybe there is nothing wrong with that, but after a couple of months eating the same things over & over I began to crave variety.
So I started working on recipes that I could batch cook. Some make ahead lunches, lunch recipes that I could make at the weekend and portion up into freezable containers or something that would keep for a couple of days in the fridge.
For lunch I could just take something out of the fridge or freezer and warm it through. Perfect!
Although this way of eating does require a little bit more planning, I find that I'm much happier with variety (meaning the plan is easier to stick to) and what's more I also save a little bit of money!
Some of these Weight Watchers Make Ahead Lunches, like the soups, need heating up before eating.
However, if you don't have access to a microwave (or any other way of reheating food) at lunchtime, then you are still in luck as a number of these recipes can be eaten straight from the fridge or at room temperature! Result!
Make Ahead Lunches | Weight Watchers
Butternut Squash Falafel | Weight Watchers
These Butternut Squash Falafel are one of my favourite lunches.
They are 0 Smart Points per falafel if you follow the Blue or Purple plan. If you follow the WW Green plan they work out at 4 SmartPoints per serving (5 falafel).
Perfect served with a salad or in a pitta bread with a spoonful of Zero Point Tzatziki.
They keep well in the fridge for a couple of days & can be eaten warmed through or straight from the fridge.
Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup | Weight Watchers
This Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup works out at 4 SmartPoints per serving if you follow the Blue or Purple plan and 6 SmartPoints if you follow the Green plan.
It will last for a couple of days in the fridge and is easy to warm through for a satisfying flavoursome lunch.
Scotch Eggs | Weight Watchers
Although a little time consuming to cook, these Scotch Eggs are just 2 Smart Points per egg on the Blue and Purple plan. They are 5 SmartPoints if you follow the Green plan.
They make a fantastic packed lunch and can be kept in the fridge for a few of days after making.
They are tasty, really filling and can be eaten on their own or with a little salad for a perfect low Smart Point lunch.
Zero Point Cabbage Soup | Weight Watchers
This Zero Smart Point Cabbage soup is hearty & healthy.
It can be frozen or kept in the fridge for a few days after making. It can be easily portioned out & warmed up for a satisfying lunch.
Serve with a slice or two of Low Point Bread for a filling low Smart Point meal.
Couscous Salad | Weight Watchers
This tasty & filling Couscous Salad is just 3 Smart Points per serving if you follow the Blue or Purple plan and 5 SmartPoints if you follow the Green plan.
It is the perfect low point lunch to pack up & eat on the go.
It is packed full of crunchy vegetables and protein packed chickpeas to keep you satisfied for hours. It keeps well in the fridge for a few days.
Pea Soup | Weight Watchers
Another favourite lunch of mine, this Pea Soup is tasty, filling and easy to prepare.
It works out at 1 SmartPoint per serving if you follow the Blue and Purple plan or 4 SmartPoints if you follow the Green plan.
It can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days after making or can be frozen in portion bags for an easy lunch any day of the week.
Carrot & Lentil Soup | Weight Watchers
This filling & tasty Carrot & Lentil Soup is 1 Smart Point per portion on the Blue and Purple plans and 5 SmartPoints if you follow the Green plan.
It keeps for a couple of days in the fridge or can be portioned out and frozen for an easy weekday lunch. Just defrost & warm through.
Salmon, Pea & Horseradish Frittata | Weight Watchers
This Salmon, Pea & Horseradish Frittata is zero Smart Points per serving if you follow the Blue or Purple plan.
If you follow the Green plan it is a little more points - 7 SmartPoints for ¼ of the fritatta - but it is really filling!
Wrap up a wedge in kitchen roll & take to work for a filling lunch.
It can be eaten warmed through or at room temperature. The frittata will keep in the fridge for a couple of days after making.
Carrot & Coriander Soup | Weight Watchers
This Carrot & Coriander Soup works out at zero SmartPoint per serving on the WW Blue and Green plan and 1 SmartPoint on the Green plan. I
t can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days after making.
Alternatively, cook a large batch and freeze in individual freezer safe pouches. Simply remove from the fridge, defrost and warm through for a filling, tasty lunch.
Sweet Pepper Frittata | Weight Watchers
This Sweet Pepper Frittata is 1 Smart Point per portion on the Blue and Purple plans and 4 SmartPoints on the Green plan.
It is packed full of crunchy sweet pepper and stringy mozzarella. I
t can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days after making. For best results, eat at room temperature or gently warmed through.
Isabell Sharpe says
Hi Marianne,
Do you have a recipe book which I could buy?
Marianne says
Hi Isabell
Unfortunately, I don't have a recipe book for sale.
However, keep checking back on Pointed Kitchen as I try to put new recipes up a couple of times a week.
Best of luck with your WW journey.
Kindest regards
Marianne
Annie says
Thank you for the variety of lunches. I make that coucous salad and cabbage soup..... I’d like to try the scotch eggs.... pea soup.
annette snow says
Hi, I’ve lost over 30 pounds on WW and ITrackBites. Ive accumulated quite a few recipes in my Arsenal, but I was looking for something fresh. I’m going to try the falafels, tatziki, and the scotch eggs. Thank you!