29 Desserts for One, NO Sharing Required!

Pinterest Hidden Image

If you read this blog with any frequency, you know of my love for single serve treats!

Today, I’ve rounded up 29 awesome recipes that are excellent when you just want a small batch or bite.

Many are fitting for different diets, including gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, and low sugar, so I hope you find a new favorite among the bunch!

Cakes

Buckwheat Flour Chocolate Cake for One

A satisfying oil-free and gluten-free chocolate cake for one made with buckwheat flour!
Get the recipe
Buckwheat flour chocolate cake

I love this little chocolate cake, and it seems many other people do too! NO oil or butters needed, a rich chocolate taste, and only 2-3 teaspoons of sweetener, depending on your preference.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake

This single serve chocolate cake is topped with a creamy, lightly sweetened peanut butter topping. It's the perfect (healthy) way to quell a chocolate craving!
Get the recipe
Chocolate cake in a mug topped with peanut butter.

This was my absolute favorite treat, post-Sam, as that was when I became focused on low sugar eating. It’s very filling with a great texture, and it really helped me ‘retrain’ my sweet tooth!

Buckwheat Vanilla Mug Cake

This delicious, yet healthy vanilla mug cake is made with gluten-free buckwheat flour and only ONE teaspoon of added sweetener!
Get the recipe
Buckwheat flour vanilla cake for one

If you prefer vanilla, this mug cake is also made with buckwheat flour, and it’s a free of cocoa and chocolate.

Banana Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

This gooey banana chocolate chip mug cake is delicious, sugarless treat solely sweetened with banana!
Get the recipe
Sugar-free banana chocolate chip cookie recipe

Banana and almond butter come together to form this yummy, no-sugar-added cake.

Chocolate Chip Millet Flour Cake for One

Millet and oat flours combine to make this delicious, sugar-free treat!
Millet and oat flour cake

I love the taste and texture of millet flour…it is a bit grain-y and gives the impression of a treat being sweeter than it actually is. This little cake is totally sugarless, save for any added chocolate, thanks in large part to millet.

The Best Coconut Flour Mug Cake

This chocolate chip coconut flour mug cake has the consistency and taste of regular yellow cake – NO eggy texture! Gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo-friendly.
Get the recipe
Coconut flour mug cake made with egg and coconut oil

You’ll never guess this delicious mug cake is made with coconut flour! NO nuts either!

Almond Butter Buckwheat Cake for One

This healthy cake is made with buckwheat flour, almond butter, applesauce, honey, and as many chocolate chips as you like!
Get the recipe
Buckwheat flour vanilla cake with chocolate chips

This cake reminds me a bit of the classic vanilla variety, with a bit of a health twist! I like to top this one with some full-fat yogurt, cinnamon, and cacao nibs.

Healthy Lava Cake

An easy, healthy recipe for lava cake that serves just one!
Get the recipe
Healthy lava cake for one

No grains needed for this cute lava cake, which is also naturally high in protein!

Oil-Free Chocolate Mug Cake

This oil-free chocolate cake for one is a delicious, oven-baked treat! NO microwave needed. It's is also free of gluten and low in sugar!
 
Get the recipe
Single serve oven-baked chocolate cake recipe

I know I have a LOT of chocolate cakes on the blog, but I love them so! This one has no added oil or butter, and it’s still moist and delicious!

Candida-Friendly Chocolate Mug Cake

For those watching their sugar intake or suffering with candida, this mug cake may offer you a nice, sugar-free treat!
Get the recipe
Candida diet chocolate mug cake recipe

This little cake is surprisingly satisfying, given there’s no added sugar!

Cookies

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookie for One

This hearty oatmeal peanut butter cookie is a delicious treat that you can make when you need a quick sweet fix!
Get the recipe
Oatmeal peanut butter cookie for one on a plate.

This hearty oatmeal peanut butter cookie is a delicious treat that’s made with oats, peanut butter, and a touch of maple syrup. It’s also gluten-free and vegan.

Giant Oatmeal Raisin Cookie for One

This sizable oatmeal raisin cookie is low in added sugar, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly!
Get the recipe
Gluten-free oatmeal raisin cookie

This delicious oatmeal raisin cookie is a terrific low sugar treat. Oats, buckwheat flour, olive oil, and raisins combine to make this sizable snack!

Paleo Cookie for One

This delicious grain-free cookie is made with higher protein almond meal and a touch of maple syrup. NO eggs or gluten in sight!
Get the recipe
Paleo chocolate chip cookie for one

This delicious cookie is a favorite with my hubby, and it’s made with grain-free almond meal. It has a rich, buttery taste, thanks to the combination of almond meal and coconut oil.

Jade’s Allergy-Friendly Cookie

A large and decadent gluten-free and vegan chocolate chip cookie made with buckwheat and brown rice flours.
Get the recipe
Single serve gluten-free cookie with buckwheat flour

This is my oldest daughter’s FAVORITE treat! She makes it for herself and has come up with a few variations, including adding a bit of cocoa powder. Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan!

Sugar-Free Cookie For One

A scrumptious, guilt-free treat made without any added sweeteners! Gluten-free, sugar-free, nut-free.
Get the recipe
Sugar-free cookie for one on a plate

This delicious cookie is made without ANY added sugars. I like to add a few drops of stevia and use sweetened chocolate to balance out the flavors.

Big Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie for One

This delicious, whole grain oatmeal cookie is a comforting way to enjoy a healthy cookie. It's made with whole grain flour and oats, and it's lower in sugar.
Get the recipe
big low sugar oatmeal cookie

I’ve been making this with olive oil lately, which I really enjoy. This cookie is another favorite, as it’s easy to make and delicious to eat.

Protein Cookie for One

This delicious and healthy cookie is made with ingredients that are naturally high in protein (NO powders), and it only contains 1 1/2 teaspoons of added sugar!
Get the recipe
Top down view of chocolate chip cookie on a white plate.

With around eight grams of natural protein, this delicious cookie is made with ingredients like oats, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds. A great pre (or post) workout treat!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie for One

This single serve treat is low in added sugar and has a rich, fudgy texture thanks to the addition of pumpkin puree!
Get the recipe
Pumpkin chocolate chip mug cookie

This is my favorite way to use up that little bit of leftover canned pumpkin. It has such a great, dense texture that is a cross between cookie and cake!

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookie for One

This delicious peanut butter cookie for one is a higher protein treat made with a minimal amount of sugar – No flour or added oil needed!
Get the recipe
Flourless peanut butter cookie for one person

This flourless cookie cake is another one of my husband’s favorites! I’ve also used cashew and almond butters with success.

Brownies

Fudgy Brownie for One

This fudgy brownie for one is an easy, low sugar recipe that makes just enough to serve one – NO eggs, dairy, or gluten!
Get the recipe
Single serve, low sugar brownie recipe

Only 1 1/2 teaspoons of added sweetener needed for this little chocolate-y square of goodness! It has the dense, fudgy texture reminiscent of a good brownie, but it’s healthy!

Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownie For One

This fudgy brownie is my husband's favorite treat right now! Made with almond flour and coconut sugar, it is a little bite of heaven!
Get the recipe
Almond flour brownie for one recipe

This one was created for my hubby, as chocolate and peanut butter are two of his favorite flavors. It’s a good one if you’re still learning to retrain your sweet tooth, as it has a bit more sugar (one tablespoon).

‘No Pudge’ Fudge Brownie for One

A delicious, low-fat brownie made with Greek yogurt and maple syrup. A homemade version of the boxed brownie mix favorite!
Get the recipe
Homemade no pudge brownie recipe

This delicious, low-fat brownie is made with Greek yogurt and maple syrup.

Other treats

Breakfast Cookie for One (NO Banana)

Low-fat, low sugar breakfast cookie made with oats and buckwheat flour. A delicious and easy morning meal for one!
Get the recipe
Heart healthy breakfast cookie

I created this delicious cookie as an innovative way to enjoy oats in the morning! Stir everything together and bake. It would take about as much time to make eggs and toast, so why not?

No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bar

This no-bake peanut butter granola bar for one is packed full of natural protein and lightly sweetened with honey (or maple syrup) – It makes a great on-the-go treat for kids and adults alike!

Get the recipe
Healthy peanut butter granola bar with honey

If you’re in need of a good snack, make this scrumptious granola bar…NO baking needed.

Single Serving Blueberry Cinnamon Roll

This Blueberry Cinnamon Roll recipe is a delicious, yeast-free, low sugar way to enjoy the classic treat!
Get the recipe
Blueberry cinnamon roll on a white plate.

This is one of my favorites! A delicious small batch of healthy, whole grain cinnamon rolls, that are lower in sugar and infused with blueberries.

Sugar-Free Protein Buckwheat Muffin

This single serve muffin is packed full of natural protein from ingredients like pumpkin seed meal and chia – Gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan.
Get the recipe
High protein muffin made with buckwheat flour

NO sugar in this higher protein buckwheat flour muffin! I like to top it with my Peanut Butter Frosting and a sugar-free blueberry compote (just boil frozen blueberries until syrupy).

Low Sugar Apple Pie for One

For the days you're not eating chocolate, this gluten-free apple pie for one is a hearty, lower sugar snack that can be dressed up with ice cream or dressed down with creamy yogurt.
Get the recipe
Gluten-free apple pie for one

If you like apples, you’ll love this little apple ‘pie’, and it’s healthy enough for breakfast!

Breakfast Banana Bread for One

No sugar needed for this delicious, buckwheat flour-based muffin that uses bananas for sweetness – Add in your favorite spices, fruit, or nuts to make it your own!
Get the recipe
Cake with peanut butter and a banana on top with an orange background.

No sugar needed for this delicious breakfast banana bread, made with buckwheat flour and oats. Add in a few walnuts or chocolate chips for a fun variation!

Oatmeal Protein Pancakes for One (NO Protein Powder)

These oatmeal protein pancakes are a healthy breakfast or snack, and they’re high in natural protein!
Get the recipe
Stack of six pancakes.

Oats and oat flour come together to create this scrumptious stack of high protein pancakes, NO powders needed!

I hope you found something yummy to try. Drop me a comment if you do!

One Comment

  1. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!! YOU ARE AWESOME… AND, SO ARE YOUR RECIPES!!! I ‘vegan-ize’ everything. Infinite Love wise one!!!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.