25 Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes (2024)

These 25 Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes are just what you’ve been looking for! This collection of breakfasts, snacks, drinks, sides, main dishes and desserts are all made in the Instant Pot. Effortless, delicious and healthy, each of these Instant Pot Weight Watchers Freestyle Recipes contains under 7 SmartPoints.

Recipes suitable for gluten free, low carb and vegan diets are included. Eating healthy never tasted soooooo good!

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And With this collection of 25 Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes, healthy eating has never been easier. Or tastier, for that matter.

Peeps, you know how much I loooooooove my Instant Pot. It makes it so incredibly easy to whip up all sorts of amazing and delicious dishes. I use it to cook everything from roasts and stews to casseroles, veggies and even desserts. It is truly a little kitchen miracle.

But what you may not realize is that the Instant Pot makes it easy to stick with your healthy eating plan too. That’s right. I have assembled 25 of my favorite Instant Pot WeightWatchers Recipes and each one comes in at just 7 SmartPoints…or less! With these easy Instant Pot Recipes, you can make tasty and healthy meals with almost no effort. Wondering exactly how this is possible? Then read on…..

3 Ways The Instant Pot Helps You Eat Healthy

Cooking with theInstant Pot means you can serve up a fresh, healthy meal in less time than it takes to hit the local drive-thruor order takeout. It really is faster than fast food!
Because it’s just soooooo easy. Add your WW approved ingredients to the Instant Pot, then just set it and forget it while the Instant Pot does the rest of the work for you.
Meal Prep is a breeze!The Instant Pot makes it so quick and simple to whip up all sorts of dishes in advance so you can eat healthy all week long.

Weight Watchers Smart Points Explained

The Weight Watchers Freestyle program includes a customized SmartPoints budget that guides people to make healthy choices without banning any foods. Every food and drink is assigned a point value based on the food’s calories, sugar, saturated fat, and protein.

WW also identifies certain foods as ZeroPoint, which means they have identified these items as those that provide a foundation for healthy eating. These foods do not get counted against the SmartPoints budget, so users are free to eat as much of these ZeroPoint foods as they like.

And with foods like skinless chicken breast, eggs and beans included in the over 200 foods that have been designated as ZeroPoints, people following the WW Freestyle program report experiencing less hunger, fewer cravings, weight loss, and more happiness.

And the best part? Even people not following the WW Freestyle program can reap these same benefits by cooking up tasty and healthful meals likes my Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes. Yeap.

Instant Pot Recipes Weight Watchers Pantry Staples

Be sure to keep your pantry (and your fridge) stocked with these versatile and healthy staples. That way you can easily whip up delicious Instant Pot Recipes Weight Watchers without making a special trip to the market.

Beans, all varieties
Boneless, skinless chicken or turkey breasts
Cooking spray, low or zero calorie
Chicken or vegetable stock
Eggs
Fruit and vegetables (fresh or frozen)
Herbs and spices
Rice and quinoa
Vinegars (balsamic, red wine, rice)
Yogurt, plain and unsweetened

Weight Watchers Freestyle Instant Pot Recipes

So, are you ready to check out this collection of Weight Watchers Freestyle Instant Pot Recipes? To make it even easier to find just what you’re looking for, I have organized them into the following categories:

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Soups and Stews
Weight Watchers Instant Pot Main Dishes
Weight Watchers Instant Pot Sides
Weight Watchers Instant Pot Breakfasts
Weight Watchers Instant Pot Desserts

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Soups and Stews

Whether your preference is smooth and silky soups or a hearty chunky stew, there is a flavorful Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipe to match!

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup. 2 Freestyle SmartPoints {Vegan, Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free}

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Snacks & Drinks

Quench your thirst and satisfy your urge to snack with these amazingly healthy Instant Pot Weight Watchers Recipes. Because each of these recipes includes multiple flavor variations, you will enjoy making them again and again. And again.

Instant Pot Infused Water. 0 Freestyle SmartPoints. {Vegan, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free}

Instant Pot Popcorn 4 Ways. 4Freestyle SmartPoints. {Vegan, Gluten Free}

3 Versions of Instant Pot Iced Tea. 0 Freestyle SmartPoints. {Vegan, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free}

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Main Dishes

These Instant Pot Weight Watchers Freestyle Recipes are perfectly suited for casual lunches, easy midweek suppers and dinner parties alike. And with dished ranging from chicken to lamb shoulder, there is a something to suit any occasion and satisfy every taste preference.

The Best Instant Pot Chicken Breast. 0 Freestyle SmartPoints. {Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free}

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Sides

These tasty Weight Watchers Recipes Instant Pot Side Dishes are both super versatile and super easy to make. Plus you can pair with all sorts of main dishes or simply enjoy them on their own!

Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts. 1Freestyle SmartPoints. {Vegan, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free}

Zero Minute Instant Pot Broccoli. 0 Freestyle SmartPoints. {Vegan, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free}

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes. 2 Freestyle SmartPoints. {Vegan, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free}

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Breakfasts

Start your day off right with these satisfying and healthy Instant Pot breakfast recipes that are low in Weight Watchers SmartPoints.

Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole. 4Freestyle SmartPoints. {Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free}

Easy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats.5 Freestyle SmartPoints. {Vegan, Gluten Free}

Instant Pot Egg Bites.2 Freestyle SmartPoints. {Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free}

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Desserts

Yeap, you CAN have dessert while following the WW Freestyle plan. And these Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes are perfectly sweet treats that you can feel good about indulging in, guilt-free.

Instant Pot Applesauce. o Freestyle SmartPoints. {Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free}

Instant Pot Baked Apples. 3 Freestyle SmartPoints. {Vegan, Gluten Free}

I hope you try each one of these Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes. And if you do, will you please let me know which ones you love the most?

More Weight Watchers Freestyle Recipes

If you are you looking for even more Weight Watchers recipes, this collection of 33 Weight Watchers Chicken Recipesand these Zero Smart Points Weight Watchers Air Fryer Recipes are definitely must-reads!

Other Instant Pot Recipes Round Ups

Do you love the Instant Pot as much as I do? If so, you have got to check out these other great Instant Pot recipe rounds ups:

35 Must Try Instant Pot Vegan Recipes

The Ultimate List of Easy Instant Pot Recipes

25 Cheap Instant Pot Recipes Under $10

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25 Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can you make small meals in a large Instant Pot? ›

Smaller quantities of foods in stackable pans, Pyrex bowls, or steamer baskets actually do better in the larger Instant Pot than the smaller.

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Does size of Instant Pot affect cooking time? ›

Also remember with a larger pot it takes longer to reach pressure. This means the food will be cooking for a longer amount of time. Depending on the type of food you may want to subtract time from the cooking time.

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How much liquid do I put in my Instant Pot pressure cooker? ›

Your Instant Pot needs liquid to work. If there's not enough, your pot won't be able to create enough steam to build pressure. About 1 cup is the minimum amount of liquid, so if you're cooking a recipe that will absorb water, like rice or beans, you'll need even more.

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What is the disadvantage of Instant Pot? ›

Con– The Instant Pot uses steam under pressure to cook food and not everything is meant to be cooked in the Instant Pot. I attempted a crustless quiche which turned out well but it was too wet and moist to my liking and I prefer to cook it in the oven with dry heat.

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What should you never put in a pressure cooker? ›

Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. The high heat and pressure can cause dairy products to curdle or separate, ruining the texture, taste and flavour of the dish. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers.

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What size Instant Pot should I get for 2 people? ›

Benefits of a 3-quart Instant Pot: Last but not least, the 3-quart Instant Pot (a.k.a. the Mini), is a top pick when cooking for one or two people or if you have an especially small kitchen. Every model is available in the 6-quart size, but not all models are available in the 3- and 8-quart sizes.

Can you overcook chicken in the Instant Pot? ›

While all cuts of chicken are fair game for the Instant Pot, thighs are the most forgiving. Because chicken breast is so lean, just a couple of extra minutes of cook time turns them from juicy to overcooked and dry.

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What happens if an Instant Pot runs out of water? ›

Can a Pressure Cooker Be Used Without Water? It is important to never run a pressure cooker without water. It cannot cook your food properly without water, and the pressure will build to such an extent that the lid, pressure valve, plugs, and hot food could be thrown all over the kitchen.

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Is there anything you can't make in an Instant Pot? ›

In general, Instant Pots do so much more than just pressure cooking and can be used as a rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer yogurt maker, sauté pan, and a meal warmer.

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Why don t chefs use Instant Pot? ›

They are most commonly used in industrial settings to quickly prepare meat or stocks. However, in most scenarios, Elite Chefs avoid using pressure cookers because they provide less control over the final dish. Chefs often prefer slow cooking techniques that accentuate and pull out the flavors of the food.

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What cannot be pressure-cooked? ›

In general, seafood such as fish, oysters, shrimp, muscles and clams are just too delicate for pressure cooking and slow cooking modes.

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Why shouldn't potatoes be cooked in a pressure cooker? ›

Mostly we boil potatoes in a pressure cooker, but like rice, potatoes also contain a lot of starch. This is the reason why boiling or cooking in this pressure cooker is not considered good for health. If you still plan to use cooker for the same, add a lot of water and wash them thoroughly post cooking.

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