The Weight Watchers diet works by assigning points values to foods, allowing you to choose what you eat as long as you don't exceed the points you are allowed each day. The points values are based on nutritional information, so healthier items have lower numbers. Finger foods are ideal to serve at parties or to eat for snacks at work or on the road. Many options are available that allow you to indulge without going overboard.
Fruits and Vegetables
Not only are fruits and vegetables packed with nutrients, but they also have low points values. Sliced fruit makes a healthy finger food for picnics, snacks and parties. It also keeps well and is a nutritious addition to your lunch in the Weight Watchers program. Try berries, melon, apples, oranges, mangoes and pears, all of which can be eaten with your fingers. Vegetables are also good options for picnics, snacks and parties. Try cucumbers, carrot sticks, celery stalks, cauliflower and broccoli.
Dips
Weight Watchers offers many dip recipes that can be paired with baked chips, vegetables or pita bread, which can be eaten with your fingers at parties or in your lunchbox. Try guacamole, salsa made with fresh tomatoes, peppers and onions, black bean dip or hummus. These items are available at most supermarkets, but making your own allows you more control over ingredients and is more likely to result in a lower points value.
Pinwheels
Pinwheels are popular finger foods at parties for both children and adults. Weight Watchers offers a version that is wrapped in a lettuce leaf rather than a tortilla. Place mustard and low-fat mayo on the leaf, top with turkey breast and ham and roll up. Mix and match your favorite vegetables and lean meats to make different versions of this classic finger food.
Popcorn
Popcorn has a low points value and is easy to eat with your fingers while watching a movie or sitting at your child's sports game. Choose air-popped popcorn, which is lower in fat and calories, bringing its points value down. Season with cayenne pepper, garlic salt or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese instead of butter as an alternative way of giving popcorn some flavor without going over your daily points allotment.
Crackers and Cheese
Crackers and cheese are a classic addition to parties and lunchboxes. Check the points values for different varieties of crackers and cheeses, and choose options with low points so that you can indulge. Try a few different flavors of both and offer your guests or kids some choices. Opt for whole grain crackers, which contain more nutrients such as fiber and complex carbohydrates, and low-fat cheese, which is lower in points than full-fat versions.
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