Craving a quick and easy sweet to enjoy? We've rounded up 40+ single serving, healthy desserts for one! These mini desserts allow you to satisfy your sweet tooth without surrounding yourself with tempting sweets that stick around for days.




This post was first published on May 3, 2022 and was written by Cheerful Choices contributors, Corrin Coons and Sydney Coons. It was updated on February 1, 2024 to include new recipes and helpful tips.
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Is dessert healthy?
Ever felt like sweets were off limits because they weren't "healthy"? What if I told you that was all wrong? In fact, enjoying the desserts you know and love in moderation is one of the best ways to develop a sustainable and enjoyable eating pattern.
Desserts are a key part of many cultures, holidays, and gatherings. It's really just all about balance. So go ahead and enjoy a slice of grandma's famous blueberry cobbler.
Simple swaps to try
While it's completely okay to eat the desserts you already know and love in their full-fledged, original, fatty, and sugary goodness- there are many simple swaps you can make when preparing desserts to pump up the nutritional value while still satisfying your dessert cravings!
Here are some ways to modify dessert recipes to make more healthful alternatives:
- Pump up the Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder or collagen peptides into baked goods like pancakes or banana bread.
- Fill with Fiber: Replace all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour or other fiber-rich flours like chickpea or almond flour.
- Swap out the Saturated Fat: Swap butter for applesauce or a heart-healthy oil. Applesauce can replace butter in a 1:1 ratio and you can typically replace 1 cup of butter with ¾ cup of oil.
- Add Value through Vegetables: Add vitamins and minerals to your desserts by sneaking in shredded vegetables like zucchini or carrot into your favorite baked goods, You can also blend frozen cauliflower into flavorful smoothies without even knowing!
Perfect for Valentine's Day
Single serve desserts are the perfect match for a healthy Valentine's Day celebration, all while keeping the portions in check. These mini sweets allow you to treat yourself and your loved one to whatever you're craving, without overdoing it. Make these mini desserts instantly festive by adding over a dash of mini heart sprinkles or a couple drops of red food coloring!
40+ healthy single serve desserts
Without further ado-let's get into it! Here are single serve desserts to save and try this year.










































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Guest Contributor Bio: Corrin and Sydney are both Registered-Dietitians-to-be from Westminster, Colorado who are passionate about helping others through food and nutrition. They are both currently Food Science and Human Nutrition majors at Colorado State University looking to graduate in 2023 and pursue their Masters in Dietetics. In their free time, Sydney and Corrin enjoy backpacking in the Colorado mountains, doing yoga, and cooking new recipes. They love sharing their passion for food with others and providing food inspiration on their Instagram page. You can connect with them on Instagram @nutri.liciouseats!





wanda says
Cahaya4d Thanks for sharing your experience!