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Weight Watchers: Tips, Tricks & Recipes, 17035 Laurel Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Morgan Hill, CA (2025)

09/17/2025

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09/17/2025

Lighter Chocolate Chip Cookies (WW)

Makes: 24 cookies • Time: 25–30 min • Points: about 2–4 each (depends on your plan & brands; see notes)

Ingredients

1¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp fine salt

3 Tbsp light butter, melted & cooled (or 2 Tbsp canola oil)

¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

½ cup sugar-alternative that measures like sugar (e.g., monk fruit/erythritol)
or ⅓ cup white sugar (adds Points)

1 large egg + 1 egg white

2 tsp vanilla extract

⅓ cup mini chocolate chips (regular or sugar-free)

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F (175°C); line a sheet with parchment.

Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk butter (or oil), yogurt, sweetener/sugar, egg + white, and vanilla until smooth.

Stir in dry ingredients just until combined; fold in chips. Chill 15–20 min for thicker cookies.

Scoop 1 Tbsp mounds (about 24). Bake 8–10 min until edges set and centers look slightly soft. Rest 5 min, then cool.

Points notes (estimates)

Using sugar-alternative + light butter + mini chips: ~2 Points per cookie.

Using regular sugar + standard chips: ~3–4 Points per cookie.

Track in your WW app with your exact brands for precision.

Make them even lighter

Use sugar-free mini chips or reduce chips to ¼ cup.

Swap half the flour for oat flour for more fiber (similar Points).

Portion & freeze dough balls; bake a few at a time.

09/17/2025

Mashed Potatoes with Savory Turkey Gravy (WW-friendly)

Serves: 4 • Time: 35–40 min

Ingredients

Mash

1½ lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & cubed (or 1 lb potatoes + 12 oz cauliflower florets for lighter mash)

½ cup skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

⅓ cup nonfat Greek yogurt

1 Tbsp light butter (or 2 tsp olive oil)

Salt & black pepper

Gravy + meat

Cooking spray

1 lb 99% lean ground turkey (or 96% lean beef)

1 small onion, finely diced

1 cup mushrooms, chopped (optional but adds umami)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce (or ½ tsp Kitchen Bouquet)

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or beef broth

1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp cold water

½ tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)

Pinch crushed red pepper (optional)

Salt & pepper

Directions

Cook the mash: Boil potatoes (and cauliflower, if using) in salted water until very tender, 12–15 min. Drain well. Mash with milk, yogurt, and light butter; season with salt & pepper. Keep warm.

Brown the turkey: Mist a large skillet. Cook turkey with onion (and mushrooms) over medium-high heat, breaking up, 5–7 min. Stir in garlic; cook 30 sec.

Build the gravy: Add Worcestershire, soy, and broth; bring to a simmer with thyme and pepper. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and simmer 2–3 min until glossy and thickened. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.

Serve: Spoon 1 cup mash into a bowl and top with ½–¾ cup turkey gravy. Sprinkle fresh thyme or parsley if you like.

WW Tips (points vary by plan/brand)

Using 99% lean turkey, nonfat Greek yogurt, and skim milk keeps the base very low.

Most points come from the potatoes and the 1 Tbsp light butter; swapping in half cauliflower drops them further.

Log your exact brands/portions in the WW app. Many count this at roughly 4–6 points per serving for 1 cup mash + ½–¾ cup gravy.

Make it yours

Creamier: add 1–2 tsp Dijon to the gravy.

Gluten-free: cornstarch thickener already is.

Meal prep: keeps 4 days; add a splash of broth when reheating.

09/17/2025

WW Butter-Swirl Milk Bread (Tangzhong)

Makes: 1 loaf (12–14 slices) • Oven: 350°F / 175°C

Ingredients

Tangzhong

3 Tbsp (22 g) all-purpose flour

½ cup (120 ml) skim milk (or water)

Dough

2½ cups (300 g) bread flour

½ cup (60 g) white whole-wheat flour (or more bread flour)

2 Tbsp sugar (or 1 Tbsp sugar + 1 Tbsp zero-cal sweetener)

2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 pkt)

1 tsp fine salt

½ cup (120 ml) warm skim milk (95–105°F)

⅓ cup (80 g) nonfat Greek yogurt

1 large egg (or 2 whites)

Light “lamination”

2 Tbsp light butter, very soft

1 Tbsp light butter, melted (for brushing)

Optional: pinch of cinnamon or 1 tsp vanilla

Glaze (optional)

1 egg white beaten with 1 tsp milk (or just milk)

No self-rising flour needed. For vegan: use plant milk/yogurt and 1½ Tbsp neutral oil instead of egg and light butter.

Directions

Tangzhong: Whisk flour + milk in a small pan over medium heat until a thick paste forms (1–2 min). Cool 10 min.

Make dough: In a mixer bowl, combine flours, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, yogurt, egg, and cooled tangzhong. Mix to a shaggy dough; knead 8–10 min (mixer 6–8) until smooth and elastic.

Enrich lightly: Knead in 2 Tbsp soft light butter until fully absorbed and dough is silky (still slightly tacky).

First rise: Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let double, 60–90 min.

Create layers (light method):

Deflate and roll to a 12×16-in (30×40-cm) rectangle.

Brush 1 Tbsp melted light butter over the surface (very thin). Fold like a letter (thirds).

Rotate 90°, roll back out to ~12×16 in, and fold like a letter again. Chill 10–15 min to relax gluten.

Shape swirls: Roll to 10×14 in (25×35 cm). With a pizza cutter, slice into 4 long strips. Roll each strip into a tight coil so the spiral faces outward. Place coils seam-side down, side-by-side in a 9×5-in (23×13 cm) loaf pan.

Proof: Cover and rise until 1 in (2–3 cm) above the rim, 45–60 min. Brush with glaze (or milk).

Bake: 25–30 min until deep golden and 190°F/88°C internal. Tent with foil for the last 10 min if browning fast. Cool 15 min in pan, then on a rack before slicing.

WW Notes & Swaps

Points mainly come from flour and the 3 Tbsp light butter. Using skim milk, nonfat yogurt, and a milk-only glaze keeps them lower.

Slice into 14 pieces to keep per-slice points modest (often ~3–4 on many plans—enter exact brands in your WW app).

For sweeter bread, add 1 tsp vanilla + ½ tsp cinnamon (no extra points).

For extra shine without points, brush hot loaf with 2 tsp warmed sugar-free syrup.

Storage

Wrap well: 3–4 days at room temp or freeze slices up to 2 months; toast straight from frozen.

Want a cinnamon-swirl or chocolate-chip version with minimal point impact? I can tweak this!

09/17/2025

WW-Friendly Pull-Apart Milk Bread

Makes: 1 loaf (12–14 slices)
Oven: 350°F / 175°C

Ingredients

Tangzhong

3 Tbsp (22 g) all-purpose flour

½ cup (120 ml) water or skim milk

Dough

2½ cups (300 g) bread flour

½ cup (60 g) white whole-wheat flour (or more bread flour)

2 Tbsp sugar (or 1 Tbsp sugar + 1 Tbsp allulose/monk fruit)

2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)

1 tsp fine salt

½ cup (120 ml) warm skim milk (95–105°F)

⅓ cup (80 g) nonfat Greek yogurt

1 large egg or 2 egg whites

2 Tbsp light butter, very soft (or 1½ Tbsp canola oil)

Glaze (optional)

1 egg white beaten with 1 tsp milk (or just brush with milk for fewer points)

Directions

Make tangzhong: Whisk flour + water/milk in a small pan over medium heat until a thick paste forms (1–2 min). Cool 10 minutes.

Mix dough: In a bowl, combine bread flour, whole-wheat flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, yogurt, egg, and the cooled tangzhong. Mix to a shaggy dough, then knead 8–10 min (stand mixer 6–8) until smooth. Knead in the soft butter last and continue until elastic and slightly tacky.

First rise: Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, ~60–90 min.

Shape: Divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each into an oval, fold like a letter, roll into a tight log. Arrange side-by-side in a 9×5-in (23×13 cm) loaf pan (gives the pretty pull-apart humps).

Proof: Cover and rise until the dough crowns about 1 inch over the rim, 45–60 min.

Bake: Brush with glaze (or milk). Bake 25–30 min until deep golden and 190°F/88°C inside; tent with foil last 10 min if browning fast. Cool 10 min in pan, then fully on a rack before slicing.

Points & Tips

Most points come from flour and butter. Using nonfat milk, yogurt, and a light glaze keeps it lower.

Slice thin (12–14 slices) to keep per-slice points modest (often ~3–4 on many plans—log your exact brands in the WW app).

Sweet version: add 1 tsp vanilla + ½ tsp cinnamon; savory: add everything-bagel seasoning on top.

Freezes beautifully: slice, wrap, and toast from frozen.

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09/17/2025

Veggie Shakshuka Plate (WW-friendly)

Serves: 4 • Time: ~30 min • Points: about 3–6 Points per serving (varies by your plan; see notes)

Ingredients

Cooking spray (or 1 tsp olive oil)

1 medium red onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

2 medium carrots, diced (about 1½ cups)

2 cups cherry or diced tomatoes (fresh or canned, drained)

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 cups small-dice parboiled potatoes (about 10–12 oz cooked)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp sweet paprika

¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)

½ tsp kosher salt, black pepper to taste

6–8 large eggs

2 Tbsp chopped parsley (or cilantro)

Optional sides (zero/low Points): steamed green beans and extra carrots, lemon wedges

Directions

Preheat & sauté: Mist a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray (or warm 1 tsp oil). Sauté onion and bell pepper over medium heat for 4–5 min until softened. Add carrots and cook 3 min more.

Build the sauce: Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes; cook 30 sec. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, season with salt and pepper, and simmer 5–8 min until thick.

Add potatoes: Fold in the parboiled potatoes and simmer 2–3 min so they soak up the sauce.

Cook the eggs: Make 6–8 little wells and crack an egg into each. Cover and cook 5–7 min until whites set and yolks are to your liking.

Finish & serve: Sprinkle with parsley. Plate with steamed green beans/carrots and a squeeze of lemon.

WW Points notes (estimate)

Sauce veggies & tomatoes: 0 Points.

Eggs: often 0 Points on many current plans, but may be 2 Points each on some—check your app.

Potatoes: about 2–3 Points per ½ cup cooked.

Olive oil: 1 Point per tsp (for the whole pan).

As written (per serving, assuming ½ cup potatoes and cooking spray): ~3–5 Points if eggs are zero on your plan. If eggs count, add +2 Points per egg.

Make it even lighter

Swap the potatoes for cauliflower, zucchini, or butternut squash (lower Points).

Use all cooking spray and skip oil.

Add volume with extra green beans or spinach (zero Points).

Prefer two eggs total for the pan and add extra veg if you want fewer Points per serving.

09/17/2025

creamy tuscan garlic shrimp (light)

serves: 4 • time: 20 min

ingredients

1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined

1 tsp olive oil or cooking spray

1 small onion or 1 shallot, finely diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

½ red bell pepper, diced (optional)

½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp smoked paprika, pinch red-pepper flakes

¾ cup low-sodium chicken or veggie broth

2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (slurry)

Creamy base: ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt + 1 oz (30 g) light cream cheese, softened

1 packed cup baby spinach (or chopped kale)

1 Tbsp grated Parmesan

½ lemon (zest & juice)

Salt & black pepper

2 Tbsp chopped parsley or basil

directions

Sear shrimp. Pat dry; season with salt/pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet with oil (or spray) over med-high. Cook shrimp 1–2 min per side until just pink. Transfer to a plate.

Aromatics. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, pepper, and garlic; sauté 2–3 min until softened. Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, and flakes.

Thicken. Add broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 30–60 sec until lightly thickened.

Make it creamy (no curdle). Lower heat to low. Whisk the light cream cheese into the sauce until smooth. Off the heat, whisk in Greek yogurt until silky.

Finish. Return shrimp and any juices; add spinach and Parmesan. Stir until spinach wilts. Brighten with lemon juice/zest and adjust salt/pepper. Sprinkle parsley.

serving ideas

Spoon over zoodles or steamed broccoli (zero-ish Points), or over ½ cup cooked brown rice or 2 oz dry whole-wheat pasta if you’ve got Points to spend.

ww points (ballpark)

Using 1 tsp olive oil, 1 oz light cream cheese, 1 Tbsp Parmesan; shrimp & nonfat yogurt are ZeroPoint on many plans → about 2–3 Points per serving.
(Brands vary—log in the WW app for your exact number.)

tips

Keep heat low when adding yogurt; high heat causes curdling.

Make it Cajun: swap Italian seasoning for Cajun spice and add extra paprika.

Extra veg: mushrooms or cherry tomatoes go great in the sauté step.

09/17/2025

skinny spaghetti bolognese

serves: 6 • time: 35–40 min

ingredients

12 oz (340 g) dry whole-wheat spaghetti

1 lb (450 g) 99% lean ground turkey (or 96% lean beef—see points)

1 small onion, finely diced

1 carrot + 1 celery stalk, finely diced (optional but great)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp olive oil (or cook with broth to save points)

1 (28-oz / 800 g) can crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)

2 Tbsp tomato paste

½ cup low-sodium broth

1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, pinch red-pepper flakes

1 tsp balsamic vinegar (or a pinch of sugar substitute)

Optional finish: ¼ cup grated Parmesan + fresh basil

directions

Brown meat. Heat a large nonstick pot over medium; add oil (or 2–3 Tbsp broth). Cook turkey, breaking up, until no longer pink. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Sauté aromatics. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook 4–5 min until soft. Stir in garlic 30 sec.

Make sauce. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, herbs, red-pepper flakes, and balsamic. Simmer 15–20 min until thick. Adjust salt/pepper.

Cook pasta. Meanwhile, boil spaghetti to al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain.

Combine. Toss pasta with sauce, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed. Top with Parmesan and basil if using. Divide into 6 bowls.

ww points (ballpark per serving)

With 99% lean turkey + whole-wheat pasta + 1 tsp oil total + ¼ cup Parmesan for the pot: ~6–7 Points each (most from pasta; turkey is typically ZeroPoint).

Using 96% lean beef: add ~2–3 Points per serving (≈ 8–10 Points total).

Skip oil/cheese to shave ~1 Point. Always log your brands for exact numbers.

make it even lighter

Swap half the spaghetti for zoodles or shredded cabbage.

Add bulk: 8 oz mushrooms, chopped, with the onions.

Stir in a can of lentils for extra fiber/protein (minimal points).

Leftovers keep 4 days or freeze up to 2 months—great for meal prep.

09/17/2025

egg & avo toast + 5-min bean salad (ww)

serves: 1

ingredients

toast

2 slices light whole-grain bread

½ small avocado (≈50 g), sliced or mashed

2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

lemon juice, salt, pepper

everything-bagel seasoning or paprika/chile flakes

bean-corn salad

½ cup black beans, rinsed

½ cup pinto (or any) beans, rinsed

½ cup corn kernels

6–8 cherry tomatoes, halved

1 Tbsp finely diced red onion

1 Tbsp lime juice

¼ tsp ground cumin, pinch salt & pepper

optional: 1 tsp olive oil (adds points)

sesame seeds + cilantro (optional)

directions

Toss salad: Mix beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cumin, salt/pepper (and oil if using). Let it sit while you toast.

Make toast: Toast bread. Mash or slice avocado with a squeeze of lemon; spread on toast. Top with egg slices. Season with salt, pepper, and everything-bagel seasoning/paprika.

Serve: Plate with the salad. Sprinkle sesame seeds/cilantro if you like.

ww points (quick estimate)

Most points come from bread + avocado (and oil if added).

Using 2 slices light bread and 50 g avocado, ~4–6 Points for the whole plate (eggs/beans/corn are Zero on many plans—log your brands and plan for exact numbers).

Add +1 Point if you use the 1 tsp olive oil in the salad.

make it lighter / higher-protein

Use 1 slice bread (open-face) or 35 g avocado.

Swap one egg for extra egg whites.

Add chopped cucumber/lettuce to bulk up the salad for zero points.

meal-prep tip: boil a batch of eggs and portion the salad into containers; assemble toast fresh in 2 minutes.

09/17/2025

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09/17/2025

slow-cooker ravioli lasagna (light)

Serves: 6 (5–6 qt slow cooker)

ingredients

1 (22–24 oz) jar no-sugar-added marinara

1 (20–25 oz) bag frozen mini cheese or spinach ravioli (don’t thaw)

1 cup nonfat cottage cheese (or light ricotta)

2 cups baby spinach (or 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced)

1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)

1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder

Pinch salt & pepper

Cooking spray

Optional protein (adds points): 8 oz 99% lean ground turkey or turkey sausage, browned

directions

Prep cooker. Mist the crock with cooking spray.

Layer 1: Spread ½ cup marinara on the bottom. Add a single layer of frozen ravioli. Dot with ⅓ of the cottage cheese, sprinkle with spices, and add a handful of spinach/zucchini. Spoon over ~¾ cup sauce.

Repeat the layers 2 more times, finishing with sauce on top (reserve mozzarella/Parmesan).

If using turkey, scatter it between layers.

Cook: Cover and cook LOW 3–3½ hours (or HIGH 1½–2 hours) until ravioli is tender and bubbling at the edges.

Cheesy top: Sprinkle mozzarella (and Parmesan). Cover and let melt on LOW/WARM 10–15 min.

Rest & serve: Let stand 10 min, cut into 6 portions, garnish with basil if you’ve got it.

ww points (ballpark)

Using: light marinara, nonfat cottage cheese, part-skim mozz, and cheese or spinach ravioli.

About 7–9 Points per serving (6 portions).

Add lean turkey: +1–2 Points per serving.
(Enter your exact brands in the WW app for precise numbers—ravioli brands vary most.)

make it even lighter

Use sugar-free/veggie-boosted marinara.

Swap half the ravioli for thin zucchini slices (still tasty, fewer points).

Use sugar-free turkey sausage crumbles or skip meat entirely.

leftovers

Keeps 4 days in the fridge; reheats well in the microwave. Freeze in individual portions up to 2 months.

want me to calculate exact points with your brand of ravioli and sauce? send me the labels and I’ll plug them in.

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