15 5 Point Or Less Weight Watchers Desserts For Your Summer Fruits Before They’re Gone

With summer winding down, now is the time to celebrate the last of the season’s bounty. From ruby-colored cherries to tart, juicy peaches, and bright strawberries, there are plenty of delectable desserts that you can whip up with just a few ingredients and some fresh-from-the-market fruits. I like to make these fruit-forward desserts for those late summer afternoons when it’s still warm enough to enjoy the season’s last sunsets.

1. Puff Pastry Stone Fruit Tart

I love this tart because it has high-end French bistro flavors with a fraction of the fat. At just five points each, it’s a triple win: a great way to indulge your sweet tooth, a calorie-friendly dessert, and a beautiful showcase for ripe summer stone fruits. Pre-made puff pastry makes it easy, and you can use any stone fruits you’d like. I enjoy a mixture of apricots, peaches, and plums.

2. Cinnamon Berry Cups with Marshmallow Cream

These kid-approved treats are only four Weight Watchers points and come together in a snap thanks to Flatout bread, marshmallow fluff, fat-free Cool Whip, some cream cheese, apple sauce for weight and flavor, and a bit of cinnamon and sugar to make the flavors shine. Use any berries that you have on hand. It’s a great way to clear out your fruit and veggie drawer and give the raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries of summer the fitting send-off that they deserve.

3. Raspberry Streusel Muffins

These muffins do double-duty as desserts and breakfast treats, and the tart zing of fresh raspberries is the perfect mate for the velvety batter that gets its decadent flavor and texture from Greek yogurt and apple sauce. At three points per serving, you can snack guiltlessly. Top them with a crumbly and sweet combination of sugar, flour, and melted butter for some textural interest that works beautifully with the muffin base and delicious fruit.

4. Strawberry Banana Yogurt Ice Cream

Lazy summer evenings and ice cream are a dynamic culinary duo, but the store-bought stuff can derail your diet plans. Instead, make the best possible use of seasonal strawberries and mellow bananas with this yogurt ice cream that’s only two Weight Watchers points per serving. You’ll get all the sweetness you crave thanks to a touch of Splenda, and the Greek yogurt base works ideally with blended seasonal fruit.

5. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

I make this easy, four-point crisp whenever I have guests, and I’ve only had rave reviews. The blend of strawberries and rhubarb lends the dish a tart and nuanced flavor enhanced with a dash of sweetener and vanilla extract. The crisp oat topping is a perfect counterbalance, full of almonds, cinnamon, quick oats, and cocoa powder. A lot is going on in this dessert, but it all works.

6. Yogurt and Fruit Ice Pops

Skip the pre-packaged pops with loads of sugar and calories and make your own easily. You only need a handful of ingredients for these zero-point wonders, and you can customize them with whatever seasonal fruit you’d like. Greek yogurt and Splenda make up a satiny base studded with diced mango, strawberries, grapes, and kiwi. Throw in whatever other fruit you have on hand; blueberries work well, and enjoy a guilt-free icy treat.  

7. Mini Cherry Pies

I like to make these cherry pies any time of year because they’re portioned-controlled, scrumptious, and only four points per serving. They’re outstanding in the summer because you can use cherries straight from your Farmer’s Market. All you need are some reduced-fat crescent rolls, cherries, a splash of orange juice, sugar, and cornstarch to bind everything together.

8. Strawberry Shortcake

Summertime screams for strawberry shortcake, and this four-point version is a spectacular way to answer the call. A bed of jewel-bright strawberries perches on decadent pound cake made with almond milk, applesauce, and vanilla for a sweet treat that’s light on the calories. You’ll even have enough capacity in your diet to top it with fat-free Reddi Whip. I like to squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top to brighten the flavors and make it extra summery.

9. Mango Mousse

I love how many tropical fruits pop up in grocery stores in the summer months, and mango is one of my absolute faves. This one-point mango mousse transports me directly to the islands, and it’s super simple to make. Mango, gelatin, fat-free evaporated milk, fat-free skim milk, egg whites, and a touch of Stevia are all that you need. Served ice-cold on a balmy summer day, this mousse more than delivers. 

10. Raspberry White Chocolate Monkey Bread Pie

I love a good mash-up, which is why this monkey bread pie studded with tart raspberries and creamy white chocolate is one of my go-tos. If you cut it into eight pieces, it’s only four points a serving. Start with some Pillsbury biscuits, torn into pieces and coated in a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar. Add reduced-sugar raspberry jam, fresh berries, and some white chocolate chips, and bake to perfection. Each bite is sweet, cinnamony, and tart, and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

11. Watermelon Berry Salad

This salad could not be simpler, and it’s between zero to one point per serving, depending on the sweetener you use. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use leftover fruit; the longer the flavors marinade together, the better it gets. Start with sweet watermelon then let your imagination run wild. I enjoy a mix of blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Tie it all together with some fresh lemon juice, mint, and either sugar-free syrup or a light drizzle of honey.

12. Flatout Raspberry Cream Cheese Rolls

These rolls are a fantastic way to end an al fresco summer meal, and they’re only three points per serving. Use Flatout original bread for the base, then add cream cheese, raspberries, and graham crackers for an inspired mix of flavors and textures in each bite. The cream cheese and raspberries are an excellent combination, lending a sweet smoothness and tart bite to each tasty roll.

13. Cheesecake Fluff

I love making this for my kids for a special treat, and at just three Weight Watchers points per serving, I get to enjoy it, too. Start with Jello sugar-free cheesecake-flavored pudding mix; add some Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, a splash of mix, vanilla extract, and fat-free whipped topping. Mix with fresh strawberries and graham crackers, and you have a dessert with all the notes of a rich cheesecake with no guilt.

14. Banana Pudding 

Is there anything more nostalgic than banana pudding? This dessert has the power to transport me back to my childhood, and it’s only four points per serving, including the Nilla wafer topping. You also probably have everything you need in your kitchen, like flour, almond milk, a few eggs, and light butter substitutes. Add in fresh bananas and a few sweet Nilla wafters, and you’re in for a treat.

15. Blueberry Lemon Cannolis

These five-point cannolis come with an antioxidant boost from fresh blueberries and are sure to satisfy all of your cravings with a fluffy base of light ricotta and cream cheese, vanilla, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle with some confectionary sugar, and you have a bakery-worthy, diet-friendly treat.

Don’t let a single summer fruit go to waste this season. Try these marvelous, fruit-forward, and waistline-friendly recipes today.