Top 10 WW Meal Prep Lunch Recipes (Low in Points) The Holy Mess (2024)

Here are 10 delicious Weight Watchers meal prep lunch ideas to prepare for a healthy week of weight loss. Each recipe is filling and low in WW points.

Updated for WW Program 2023.

Get to your weight loss goals with these recipes that are not only good for you, but also taste amazing.

How to Meal Prep for Weight Watchers

Meal prep is taking one or two days to plan out and cook some of your meals for the week ahead.

Here are the steps to meal prep with Weight Watchers.

This might be a bit overwhelming at first, but I promise that once you do it a time or two, soon you’ll be great at meal prepping. If you are new to meal prep, start with just 1-2 recipes at first to make it easier.

Want even more help? Check out our complete Weight Watchers menus like our basic 7 day meal plan and Instant Pot meal plans for WW members.

Weight Watchers Lunch Ideas

These WW make ahead meals are easy to prepare, delicious, and will give you a lunch or dinner that is low in points yet high in satisfaction. Each one has plenty of low-point foods and filling protein so you won’t go hungry.

With the WW Program for 2023, everyone has the same points except for the diabetic plan.

We’ve made it easy for you by creating a link in each recipe that goes right into your WW app. Click on each individual recipe and find the WW app link in the recipe box.

1. Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

WW Program 2023 – 6 points

MyWW Green – 9 points, MyWW Blue – 5 points, MyWW Purple – 5 points

Out of all the meal prep I do, this Weight Watchers chicken meal prep recipe is the one I come back to again and again. Easy to make on a sheet pan, it makes hearty bowls I look forward to eating.

Pair with brown rice or use cauliflower rice.

2. Starbucks Bistro Bento Boxes

WW Plan 2023 – 7 points

MyWW Blue – 5 points, MyWW Purple – 5 points, MyWW Green – 9 points

Are you looking for Weight Watchers lunch ideas to take to work? These protein bistro boxes are perfect.

For a simple lunch with no cooking required, each box is the ideal easy lunch option. These are great if you need a grab-and-go choice for the middle of a busy day. You can even snack on these in the car between appointments or while you are driving kids to lessons and practices.

3. Thai Chicken Bowls

Weightwatchers plan 2023 – 6 points

MyWW Green – 8 points, MyWW Blue – 6 points, MyWW Purple – 6 points

Another easy sheet pan meal, these Thai Chicken bowls are bursting with colorful vegetables and are full of flavor. These are have a bit of kick without being overly spicy.

If you love oriental flavors, this lunch will keep you full for hours and for a fraction of the points compared to take-out Chinese food.

4. WW Zero Point Chili

WW Program 2023 – 0 points (zero)

MyWWBlue – 0 points, MyWW Green – 4 points, MyWW Purple – 0 points

WW Zero Point Turkey Chili is a reader favorite, and with good reason. Make a pot to eat for family meals and save the left-overs for your weekly lunches. Full of ground chicken (or turkey) breast, beans, and vegetables, you’ll be amazed that you can indulge in this chili and still lose weight.

This chili is featured in our crazy-popular 3 day meal plan.

5. Weight Watchers Cobb Salad Meal Prep

WW Plan 2022 & 2023 – 5 points

MyWW Purple 6 points, MyWW Blue 6 points, MyWW Green 11 points.

Why is it that salads in restaurants tastes so much better than ones prepared at home? That won’t be an issue anymore after you taste this incredible cobb salad.

This meal prep salad is full of healthy protein with the flavors to make it pop like bacon and avocado. This is an cheap ww lunch choice too, with each serving only costing a couple dollars.

We prepared our salad in glass meal prep boxes, but it works great in a mason jar, too.

6. Easy Salsa Chicken

2023 WW Plan – 0 (zero) points

MyWW Purple – 0 points, MyWW Blue – 0 points, MyWW Green – 5 points

This delicious salsa chicken can be made in an Instant Pot, slow cooker, or baked in the oven. With just a few simple, real food ingredients, you’ll be amazed at how tender the chicken is.

Make it into burrito bowls that are a Chipotle copycat by serving over rice and adding corn, black beans, lettuce and tomato.

7. WW Zero Point Tuna Salad

WW Plan 23 – zero points

MyWW Green 1 point, MyWW Blue 0 points, MyWW Purple 0 points.

This tuna salad is full of protein because plain, non-fat Greek yogurt replaces most of the heavy mayo. Serve with veggies for dipping, crackers, or mini pita rounds.

Season with simple salt and pepper or get creative by adding curry, garlic or Everything but the Bagel seasoning for extra flavor.

8. Crockpot French Dip

WW 2023 Plan – 9 points

MyWWGreen – 5 points, MyWWBlue – 5 points, MyWW Purple – 5 points

Calling all beef lovers! This is one weekly meal prep idea you want to include on your list. Prepare in a slow cooker, Instant Pot or stove (we provide directions for any).

I like to make this hearty sandwich for dinner one night and use the extra servings for my lunches during the rest of the week. Serve on a light bun or wrapped in a 1 point tortilla.

9. Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

WW 2023 Plan – 8 points

MyWWPurple 8 points,MyWWBlue 8 points, MyWW Green 9 points per serving

You’ll be amazed at the crispy, crunchy goodness of these chicken tenders that rival any store-bought frozen ones. Make a big batch and quickly reheat for lunch during the week. Serve with a salad or try our asparagus-wrapped bacon for a real treat.

Pack G Hughes sugar-free barbeque or light ranch dressing for dipping.

10. Weight Watchers Taco Soup

WW Program 2023 – Zero points

WW Green – 4 points, WW Blue –zero points, WW Purple – zero points.

Featured in our 7 day EASY weight loss meal plan, this taco soup is a popular meal prep or MyWW dinner with chicken. This makes a big batch so you’ll have plenty. Serve with a dollop of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt for no additional points.

Try pairing with Good Thins corn crackers.

WW Meal Prep Dessert

Personal points vary.

WW 2023 Plan – 4 points

MyWW – 3 points for Green, Blue, and Purple

I just had to include this tasty muffin recipe to use as a dessert or side dish with your meal prep lunches. These moist, tender muffins come together in minutes and can be frozen. Simply reheat in the microwave for a delicious dessert or snack.

With these top 10 recipes, your Weight Watchers meal prep is ready to go. Which recipe will you try first? I can’t wait to hear how you are losing weight eating delicious foods you love.

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More WW Recipes You Will Love

Weight Watchers Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil – This delicious WW seafood recipe is perfect for an easy dinner or make for a week of meal prep lunches.

WW 1 Point Cheesecake – Make this amazing low point cheesecake in a huge variety of flavors, or stick to the Plain Jane original.

50+ Weight Watchers Breakfast Recipes and Meal Plans – A huge list of breakfast ideas for WW members including no-cook options, easy fast recipes, no eggs, coffee and more.

Weight Watchers Apple Crisp Recipe – This quick recipe comes together fast and you get a generous 1/4 of the pan with each low point serving.

Banana Souffle Recipe WW Zero Point Dessert – Find out why these quick microwave mug dessert has saved me thousands of points.

– Use this free printable list when you sit down to meal plan each week.