Summer cravings don’t always wait for your Points tracker to catch up, but these summer recipes under 5 points actually hold their own. We’re talking about the kind of meals that let you hit the picnic table without side-eyeing your goals. No iceberg lettuce traps or weird diet swaps here—just real food that’s light on Points and heavy on flavor. They’re quick enough for lazy evenings and still look good enough for a weekend cookout. If you’ve ever wanted to eat smart without looking like you’re trying, this list gets it done.
Tuna Cakes
Light on points but not on flavor. These tuna cakes pack protein and crunch without the hassle—plus, two cakes per serving means you’re not stuck nibbling sad portions.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Cakes
Peanut Butter & Jelly Pinwheels
Tastes like childhood, but smarter. They’re sweet, gooey, and baked instead of fried, which keeps things in check while still feeling like a treat.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter & Jelly Pinwheels
Weight Watchers Jello Grapes
Cold, sweet, and weirdly addictive. The candy-like coating gives you that nostalgic sherbet vibe, minus the sugar crash.
Get the Recipe: Weight Watchers Jello Grapes
Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
No points on the pork means more room for flavor. The pineapple salsa keeps things bright and juicy—basically, it’s BBQ without the bloat.
Get the Recipe: Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites
These tiny frozen bites hit the spot when you’re trying not to raid the freezer for actual cake. Sprinkles optional but highly encouraged.
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Spinach Cucumber Chicken & Ranch Wraps
Fast to prep and easy to carry, these wraps handle lunch like a pro. Use your homemade ranch and save points without missing anything.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Cucumber Chicken & Ranch Wraps
Crescent Roll Lemon Squares
The crust hack is genius—no one will guess it started from a tube. The lemon filling is tangy enough to distract you from the fact it’s not loaded with sugar.
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Watermelon Berry Salad
Zero stress, full color. Toss it all in a bowl, chill, and bring it to your next cookout—you’ll look like you tried.
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
You get the creamy Caesar thing without the heavy stuff. Swapping in Greek yogurt and grilled chicken keeps it breezy.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Strawberry Custard Tarts
One point per tart means you can have more than one without second-guessing anything. Sweet, creamy, and cute enough to sit next to any full-fat dessert.
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Taco Pasta Salad
Brings big flavor to the picnic table. You still get the taco vibe, just in a way that doesn’t wreck your daily count.
Get the Recipe: Taco Pasta Salad
Buddha Bowl
Bright veggies, bold flavor, and zero boring bites. This bowl keeps it colorful and filling without tipping the scale.
Get the Recipe: Buddha Bowl
