"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.
Spoiler Alert: It's so, so worth it.
1. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookie
2. Cinnamon Roll for One
3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake
4. One Giant Sugar Cookie
5. Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for One
6. Sweet Potato Banana Cake For One
7. One Giant Monster M&M Cookie
8. Microwave Apple Crisp
9. Rice Krispie Treat in a Mug for One
10. Single Serving Gluten-free Banana Bread
11. French Toast in a Mug
12. Brownie in a Mug
13. Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie
14. Oreo Milkshake
15. Funfetti Mug Cake
16. Single-Serving Peach Crisp
17. Keto Mug Cheesecake
18. Hot Chocolate Mug Cake
19. Coconut Flour Mug Cake
20. Skinny Chocolate Milkshake
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.