Eggs are a versatile and nutritious food that are high in protein and free or low in WeightWatchers points. Eggs are now considered ZeroPoint foods on the WW program, meaning they do not count toward your daily Points budget when prepared without added ingredients like cheese, butter, or mayo.
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WW Points for Eggs:
- Hard Boiled Eggs: 0 points when eaten plain
- Egg Whites: 0 points
- Scrambled Eggs: 0 points if cooked without added fats like butter, oil, or cheese
- Egg Salad: Point value depends mostly on the mayonnaise: 7 points with regular, 3 points with light, and 1 point with non-fat mayo. source
- Egg McMuffin: About 4 WW Points when made with a whole egg, Canadian bacon, and a slice of cheese on an English muffin
Egg Omelette WW Points:
Omelettes are a food that can vary in point values based on ingredients and preparation. Here’s a guide to WW points in egg omelettes:
- Basic Two-Egg Omelette: A simple omelette made with two eggs fried with cooking spray counts as 0 Points.
- Veggie Omelette: Incorporating vegetables like onions, peppers, mushrooms, and spinach can keep the Points value low. For example, a veggie lovers’ omelette is about 1 Point
- Cheese Omelette: Adding cheese increases the Points value. A two-egg omelette with 1/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese is about 5 Points
- Meat and Cheese Omelette: Including meats like ham or sausage along with cheese can raise the Points value further. For instance, an egg, cheese, and bacon omelette is about 10 Points!
Tips for Keeping WW Points Low with Eggs:
- Cooking Methods: Opt for boiling, poaching, or using non-stick pans to eliminate the need for added fats.
- Ingredient Swaps: Use non-fat Greek yogurt or fat-free cottage cheese instead of mayonnaise in egg salads to reduce Points.
- Portion Control: Be mindful of additions like cheese, bacon, or sauces, which can increase the WW Points value.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve egg dishes with ZeroPoint™ vegetables or on low-Point bread options to create satisfying meals.
Plain Eggs Have Zero Weight Watchers Points!
Incorporating eggs into your WW plan can provide a high-protein, low-Point option that supports weight management goals. While eggs have a point value of zero, it’s the extra ingredients that can add points.
So, whether you are scrambling eggs or making egg salad, make smart choices for what you add to the plain eggs, as a single dollop of mayo could ruin your high-protein low-point meal! WeightWatchers has lots of great egg recipes on the app and online.
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