Food & Drink

20 Single-Serving Desserts for When You Just Need a Little Treat

written by JESSICA FRIEDHOFF
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Source: Salt and Lavender
Source: Salt and Lavender

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.

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Source: Rachl Mansfield

2. Cinnamon Roll for One

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Source: The Big Man’s World

3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake

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Source: Budget Bytes
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Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction
single-serving desserts
Source: Salt & Lavender

6. Sweet Potato Banana Cake For One

single-serving desserts
Source: Rachl Mansfield
single-serving desserts
Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction

8. Microwave Apple Crisp

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Source: Running to the Kitchen

9. Rice Krispie Treat in a Mug for One

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Source: Oh Sweet Basil

10. Single Serving Gluten-free Banana Bread

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Source: Rachl Mansfield

11. French Toast in a Mug

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Source: Budget Bytes

12. Brownie in a Mug

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Source: Celebrating Sweets
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Source: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

14. Oreo Milkshake

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Source: Grandbaby Cakes

15. Funfetti Mug Cake

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Source: Budget Bytes

16. Single-Serving Peach Crisp

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Source: Wholefully

17. Keto Mug Cheesecake

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Source: Sugar-Free Londoner

18. Hot Chocolate Mug Cake

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Source: The Big Man’s World

19. Coconut Flour Mug Cake

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Source: Eating Bird Food

20. Skinny Chocolate Milkshake

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Source: Grandbaby Cakes
Jessica friedhoff senior lifestyle editor
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Jessica Friedhoff, Senior Lifestyle Editor

Jessica has been at The Everygirl since 2022, covering all things home, travel, food, hobbies, and more. She edits all lifestyle content, writes in-depth features, and curates the direction of the living section. Jessica’s true passion—and much of her expertise—lies in interior design and decorating. Before joining The Everygirl, she worked as the digital assistant home editor for Better Homes & Gardens.