A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.
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If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.
There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!
THE DETAILS:
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (7/2)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4)
L: Protein Egg and Quinoa Salad Jar (6)
D: Zucchini “Meatballs” (5) over 1 cup whole wheat spaghetti (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 20, Calories 1,024*
TUESDAY (7/3)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4)
L: Protein Egg and Quinoa Salad Jar (6)
D: Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage Mango Slaw (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 869*
WEDNESDAY (7/4)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0), 1 piece toast (3) and 1 cup honeydew (0)
L: Naked Turkey Bruschetta Burger (6)
D: Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs** (4) with Grilled Peach Watermelon and Burrata Salad (recipe posting Sunday) (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 1,184*
THURSDAY (7/5)
B: Overnight Oats in a Jar (5)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli (8)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 895*
FRIDAY (7/6)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0), 1 piece toast (3) and 1 cup honeydew (0)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Garlic Butter (2) and 1 corn on the cob (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 10, Calories 981*
SATURDAY (7/7)
B: Asparagus-Pancetta Potato Hash (4)
L: LEFTOVER Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli (8)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 12, Calories 501*
SUNDAY (7/8)
B: Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas (6)
L: Spicy California Shrimp Stack (5)
D: Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls (9)
Totals: Freestyle Points 20, Calories 942*
*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
**Grill an extra chicken breast for lunch Thurs/Fri
Shopping List:
Produce
- 2 small (4-ounce) and 1 medium (5-ounce) Hass avocados
- 1 medium mango
- 2 medium heads garlic
- 1 small honeydew
- 1 mini watermelon
- 4 medium peaches
- 1 small bunch watercress
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes
- ½ small head red cabbage
- 4 medium ears of corn
- ½ pound asparagus
- 1 large shallot
- 1 (5-ounce) clamshell baby arugula
- 2 ½ pounds zucchini
- 1 large bunch/clamshell fresh basil (you need about 2 cups)
- 1 small bunch scallions
- 1 small head Romaine lettuce
- 1 bag spinach and arugula mix (can sub ½ cup only arugula in Couscous Bowls)
- 1 small bunch chives (can sub 1 teaspoon scallions in Shrimp Stack)
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- 3 medium bananas
- 1 dry pint fresh blueberries
- 1 small and 1 large lemon
- 3 medium limes
- 5 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
- 6 medium Campari tomatoes
- 2 dry pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
Meat, Poultry and Fish
- 1 pound skinless cod or halibut filet
- 1 ¼ pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 package center-cut bacon
- 14 ounces Italian chicken sausage
- 2 ounces pancetta (can sub bacon, if desired)
- 4 medium lobster tails
- ¾ pound peeled and deviened tail-off shrimp
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains
- 1 small package sliced whole grain bread*
- 1 package corn tortillas (you need 8)
- 1 box whole wheat spaghetti*
- 1 container quick oats*
- 1 container (white or whole wheat) Italian seasoned breadcrumbs*
- 1 small bag/box short-grain brown rice
- 1 box couscous (I like Aldi Earthly Grains)
- 1 small bag/box dry quinoa
- 1 (12-ounce) package Orecchiette or other small pasta*
Condiments and Spices
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Cooking spray
- Olive oil spray (or get a Misto oil mister)
- Kosher salt (I like Diamond Crystal)
- Pepper grinder (or fresh peppercorns)
- Smoked paprika
- Dry mustard
- Cayenne pepper
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Balsamic vinegar
- Balsamic glaze (I like Delallo)
- Cinnamon
- NuNaturals liquid vanilla stevia (or your favorite sweetener)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Parsley
- Basil
- Honey (or agave)
- Unseasoned rice vinegar
- Furikake (such as Eden Shake or sub sesame seeds)
- Reduced sodium soy sauce*
- Mayonnaise
- Light mayonnaise (can sub 2 tablespoons regular mayo in Cobb Salad, if desired)
- Sriracha sauce
- Vanilla extract
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
- 1 18-pack large eggs
- 1 small wedge Pecorino Romano
- 1 small wedge Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 small ball part-skim mozzarella (you need 3 ounces)
- 1 small container part-skim ricotta (optional, for serving with Zucchini Meatballs)
- 1 pound (4 small balls) fresh burrata
- 1 pint 1% buttermilk
- 1 small wedge/tub gorgonzola or blue cheese
- 1 small box unsalted butter
- 1 package cooked lentils (can buy dry if you can’t find cooked)
- 1 pint nonfat milk (or any milk you desire)
- 1 small bottle unsweetened almond milk (can sub ½ cup nonfat milk in Overnight Oats)
Canned and Jarred
- 1 jar marinara (I love DeLallo Pomodoro)**
Misc. Dry Goods
- 1 package dry lentils (if you can’t find cooked)
- Chia seeds
- 1 small bag chopped pecans or walnuts
- Baking powder
Non-Food Items
- 1 package of wooden or metal skewers
*Can sub gluten-free, if desired
**If you prefer to make your own Quick Marinara, you can use the ingredients in the list plus 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes and bay leaves
I can you please share the google link?
PS exited new CB will ship soon 🙂
SORRY, that was rude. Thank U so much for posting these mealplans, for 2 obese people trying to make a huge change this is literally a lifesaver. The recipes are sooooo good it isn’t a sacrifice for us to change which is a huge blessing. Thank U
are all ur mealplan recipes in ur cookbooks?
No, they are listed under the meal plan link. 🙂
What do you recommend doing to swap out the seafood recipes (I have allergies) Everything else looks so good but don’t want to go over calories. Pick a recipe from previous weeks?
I have been trying some of your recipes for the past month and have enjoyed eating different meals. Sometimes though I can’t get the food plan to enlarge…am I doing something wrong?
I am new to WW, when you say FreeStyle Points are you just referring to the general Freestyle Smart Points?
Please keep sharing the meal plans! Your time put into them is very much appreciated!!
Can someone help me?
Why is there both Freestyle Points and Points+ for each recipe? When I log it into my app its showing the Point+ number. What do I follow?
I have used your website for a long time for your terrific recipes, but this week was the first time using your weekly meal plan. I don’t know what took me so long! My daughter is a long-distance runner and pescatarian. I have found that I am easily able to make slight modifications to accommodate her needs and feel good knowing we are all eating high-quality calories. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
wonderful!!
My family will not eat fish, but will eat chicken or shellfish. Can I switch out in the fish tacos for either or is there any other options?
I love, love, love the meal plan!! I’ve been having a hard time staying focused with weight watchers lately. These meal plans have inspired me!! I’m actually looking forward to my weigh in!! Thank you for posting these!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Please keep posting the meal plans. I use them all the time, It has helped me lose 30 pounds yes I have never felt like I was dieting.
Was there a google docs link for the chart? I can’t seem to print it like I can in other weeks. Btw your weekly meal plans are a lifesaver! Please continue to post.
There is no link to google docs for the chart, it’s easier with the google doc to follow the week.
Thank you for taking the time to create your meal plan, I love them.
Hey There! Am I missing something? When I went to the peach and watermelon salad recipe, the FS points are noted as 12 there, but 4 here. Are my eyes deceiving me?
Please keep sharing! They help more than you think!
I cannot find the recipe on WW app. Any tips about how to find/insert them?
Her recipes aren’t on the WW app- only here since they are her recipes.
Long time fan, first time poster. 🙂 Your website, cookbooks, and meal plans have been such an invaluable tool for me on my weight loss journey! I have shared your website with countless people who have become fans as well. I love your weekly meal plans because often my planning lacks inspiration and the variety and ideas you have are so very helpful. Please keep posting like this and thank you for making eating well delicious, Gina!
Thank you Gretchen!
I have pages and pages of your recipes saved – everything always looks so fantastic and your meal plans are truly life savers for those of us with no time (student!) thank you so much!
please continue sharing them, it helps busy people an awful lot, people who don’t have time to come up with a meal plan and the recipes for it and the calorie count for the day.
thank you so much
Margaret
I love that you do this! It’s my go to website! Please continue
Just stumbled on SkinnyTaste about a month ago when my friend kept sharing awesome recipes and kept saying they were from SlinnyTaste. Now I am hooked, and even better that my family all seem very happy with dinner every night. I’m on WW, so i eeally appreciaye the freestyle points values! I just started using the weekly meal plan, and it is terrific!!
Awesome my pleasure!
Please keep posting. They are a great help to me. Thanks for all you work.
Great idea – just wish there was something like this for those of us who totally dislike eggs
Just swap the eggs out for yogurt or oatmeal.
Hi, the link to estimate calorie needs goes to a site that says it was discontinued as of June 30th. Is there a different link/site we can use?
I’m so excited to start using your meal plans. I used to use your website and make my own plan, but have been in a rut since we moved so I can’t wait to use yours. Thank you so much!!!
My pleasure!
Love your recipes! Keep posting!
Thanks for the link to calculate calories unfortunately it was just discontinued on June 30th.
Here’s another http://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html
Love these meal plans. They are so helpful. Thank you.
Please help me how do you print off the calorie chart !!!!
Phenomenal plan- thanks so much for sharing!
I love the weekly meal plan! Thank you for taking the time to create and post them.
Could you please post the google docs link for the chart? Great menu this week. Enjoy the 4th!
Yes please can you share the goggle link – I prefer to print the calendar and paste on fridge 🙂
Please keep posting them!!! 🙂