To the people who say they don’t have much of a sweet tooth or even (gasp!) “don’t like” desserts, I say: How??? In my world, desserts are their own food group, an important part of maintaining a well-balanced diet. The way I see it, you simply can’t deprive yourself of something our brains were literally hardwired to enjoy. That’s on biology. But that being said, I don’t always have a pan of fudge brownies or cheesecake bars lying around the house. Sometimes, whipping up a whole batch of something just sounds like too much work, but you require a sweet treat stat. So in the spirit of not skipping dessert, I compiled some of the best single-serving dessert recipes I could find. Bookmark this for when those late-night cravings kick in, and you just need a little something sweet to cap off your day.
1. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookie
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-1.jpg)
2. Cinnamon Roll for One
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-7.jpeg)
3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-2024-the-everygirl-1.jpeg)
4. One Giant Sugar Cookie
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-4.jpeg)
5. Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for One
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-10.jpeg)
6. Sweet Potato Banana Cake For One
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-13.jpeg)
7. One Giant Monster M&M Cookie
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-5.jpeg)
8. Microwave Apple Crisp
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-2.jpeg)
9. Rice Krispie Treat in a Mug for One
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-11.jpeg)
10. Single Serving Gluten-free Banana Bread
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-3.jpg)
11. French Toast in a Mug
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-7.jpg)
12. Brownie in a Mug
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-12.jpeg)
13. Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-1.jpeg)
14. Oreo Milkshake
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-8.jpg)
15. Funfetti Mug Cake
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-8.jpeg)
16. Single-Serving Peach Crisp
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-3.jpeg)
17. Keto Mug Cheesecake
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-15.jpeg)
18. Hot Chocolate Mug Cake
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-6.jpeg)
19. Coconut Flour Mug Cake
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-4.jpg)
20. Skinny Chocolate Milkshake
![single-serving desserts](https://media.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/single-serving-desserts-teg-14.jpeg)