Skinnytaste Weekly Meal Plan: Dec 24 to 30

A free, flexible 7-day weight loss meal plan that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a complete shopping list. Every recipe lists calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints® to help you stay on track while enjoying a variety of seasonal, easy-to-follow meals.

Happy Holidays! This week’s plan separates the Christmas grocery list from the standard weekly list. If you intend to use the full week, review both lists and cross-check pantry items so you don’t overbuy—this mostly applies to herbs, grains, and miscellaneous pantry staples.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus include appetizer-style options so you can mix and match to suit your celebration. The grocery list covers ingredients for all suggested recipes, but you may want to adjust quantities for the number of guests you expect.

If you’re new to these meal plans, I share free 7-day flexible healthy meal plans designed as a guide with lots of room for personalization. You can substitute or swap recipes, add coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, or a glass of wine. The plan aims for roughly 1,500 calories per day as a general target for many women, but individual needs vary.

Included is an organized, precise shopping list intended to save time and money, reduce food waste, and make it easier to stay on track. With everything on hand, you’ll find it simpler to prepare meals at home and avoid unnecessary restaurant visits.

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THE DETAILS:

Breakfasts and lunches Monday through Friday are portioned for one person; dinners and all weekend meals are scaled to serve a family of four. Many dinners yield leftovers suitable for a second meal or next-day lunch. While no single meal plan fits everyone perfectly, this one is designed to appeal to a broad range of tastes and lifestyles. All recipes are Weight Watchers friendly and include updated Freestyle SmartPoints for convenience. Swap any recipe as needed to fit your preferences or schedule.

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes the ingredients needed to make every meal in the plan. Brand suggestions are included where helpful. Before shopping, check your cabinets—many common condiments and staples may already be on hand.

This plan is intentionally flexible and realistic, allowing room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert or an occasional dinner out. Move or swap meals as your schedule demands. If you’re using these plans, let the author know—feedback helps determine whether the meal plans continue.

Weekly Meal Plan

MONDAY (12/24)
B: Spinach Ricotta Quiche (5)
L: Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms (1), Smoked Salmon Pinwheels (3) and Skinny Baked Brie Phyllo Cups with Craisins and Walnuts (2)
D: Quick Mussels Fra Diavolo (4), Apricot-Rum Glazed Spiral Ham (4) and Brussels Sprouts Gratin (3)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 22, Calories 957***

TUESDAY (12/25)
B: Tex Mex Breakfast Casserole (6) with fruit salad (0)**
L: Instant Pot Deviled Eggs (1), Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites (2) and Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip (2) with 6 multigrain pita chips (3)
D: Homemade Spinach Manicotti (7) and a green salad*** (0) with 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette (2)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 23, Calories 1037***

WEDNESDAY (12/26)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Leftover Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage (2) with 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3) and an apple (0)
D: Beef and Mushroom Ragu with Spaghetti Squash (4)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 14, Calories 909***

THURSDAY (12/27)
B: 1/3 cup quick oats (3) with 1 teaspoon honey (1), 1/2 cup blackberries (0), 1 tablespoon skim milk (0), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2), pinch salt.
L: Leftover Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage (2) with 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3) and an apple (0)
D: Leftover Beef and Mushroom Ragu with Spaghetti Squash (4)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 863***

FRIDAY (12/28)
B: 1/3 cup quick oats (3) with 1 teaspoon honey (1), 1/2 cup blackberries (0), 1 tablespoon skim milk (0), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2), pinch salt.
L: Leftover Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage (2) with 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3) and an apple (0)
D: Spicy California Shrimp Stack (5) with Spicy Garlic Edamame (3)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 930***

SATURDAY (12/29)
B: Low Fat Blueberry Scones (7) and a banana (0)
L: Fiesta Bean Salad (4)
D: Dinner out

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 11, Calories 656**

SUNDAY (12/30)
B: Leftover Low Fat Blueberry Scones (7) and a banana (0)
L: Chicken Noodle Soup (4)
D: Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf (7) with 1 cup steamed green beans (0)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18, Calories 881***

*This plan is a guide. Women commonly aim for around 1,500 calories per day, but individual needs vary. The plan leaves room for coffee, drinks, fruit, snacks, dessert or wine.

**Fruit salad: 1 cup grapes, 2 oranges, 2 apples, and 2 bananas.

***Green salad serves 4 and includes 6 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup each carrots, tomatoes and cucumber, plus 2 scallions. Increase quantities to serve more people.

Shopping List (Including Christmas Day)

Produce

1 (14-ounce) package whole mushrooms
1 small head garlic
Fresh basil, small bunch or container
1 dry pint grape or cherry tomatoes
1 (5-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
2 large shallots
1 medium jalapeño
1 pound Brussels sprouts
1 small cucumber
1 small red onion
Fresh Italian parsley, small bunch
1 small (4-ounce) Hass avocado
Fresh thyme, small bunch or container
1 medium bunch scallions
1 pound seedless grapes
2 medium oranges
2 medium apples
2 medium bananas
1 (10-ounce) clamshell mixed baby greens
1 medium carrot
1 medium tomato
1 medium lemon
Fresh dill, small bunch (or substitute scallions for deviled eggs garnish)

Meat, Poultry & Fish

1 package center-cut bacon
1/2 pound sliced smoked salmon (Nova Lox recommended)
3 pounds live mussels (48–50)
1 (6 to 8 lb) fully cooked spiral ham
2 links (about 3.5 ounces) chorizo sausage
1 1/4 pounds (about 3) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Grains

Italian seasoned bread crumbs (small package)*
Multigrain pita chips (package)*
Whole white wheat flour (small bag)*
All-purpose flour (small bag)* (or sub 2 Tbsp whole white wheat flour in Brussels Gratin)

Condiments & Spices

Extra virgin olive oil
Cooking spray
Olive oil mister or spray
Kosher salt
Pepper grinder or fresh peppercorns
Honey
Crushed red pepper flakes
Adobo seasoning (or seasoned salt)
Paprika
Light mayonnaise
Light balsamic vinaigrette

Dairy & Refrigerated

1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust
1 18-pack plus 1 24-pack large eggs
Large wedge fresh Parmesan
1 (32-ounce) container part-skim ricotta (Polly-O suggested)
1 pint skim milk
1 pint 1% or 2% milk
2 (8-ounce) bags shredded part-skim mozzarella
1 (8-ounce) tub reduced-fat cream cheese
1 small package light brie
1 small box butter
1 small block Gruyère cheese
1 (8-ounce) bag shredded Colby-Monterey Jack
1 (6-ounce) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt

Frozen

Mini phyllo shells (Athens recommended)
2 (10-ounce) packages chopped spinach

Canned & Jarred

Small jar capers
2 (25.25-ounce) jars marinara sauce**
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced potatoes (or 1 medium potato)
2 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chilies
Small jar chunky mild salsa
1 (13.75-ounce) jar artichoke hearts packed in water
Small jar apricot preserves

Misc. Dry Goods

1 bottle dry white wine
1 small bottle dark rum
Small package craisins
Small bag chopped walnuts or pecans

*Gluten-free substitutions are fine where needed.

**You can substitute a double batch of homemade marinara using canned crushed tomatoes, bay leaves and oregano instead of store-bought jars.

Second Shopping List (Without Christmas Day)