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Summer is here and we’ve gathered 25 of the Best Single Serving Summer Recipes! You’ll find light and healthy main dish recipes, salads made with garden fresh vegetables, light and fresh desserts and so many more – all in single serving sizes!
It’s time to indulge in all the freshness that summer has to offer – garden ripe vegetables, grilled meats, cool treats. Through the summer months, enjoy the season’s finest with these single serving summer recipes that are quick, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
When temperatures are climbing, cooking can often be the last thing on my mind. So often summer recipes mean no-cook meals, raw salads, or cool smoothies. Those are all well and good, but at the end of a long day, sometimes you need to relax and enjoy a more comforting dish. It’s OK to turn on the oven and prepare something creamy or cheesy, bake a fruit-filled crisp, or whip up an indulgent dessert.
I’ve rounded up 25 small batch and single serving summer recipes. You’ll find light and tasty main dish recipes, hearty and healthy salads featuring fresh summer produce, single serving desserts filled with seasonal fruit, and rich and creamy ice cream recipes.
It was a struggle to keep this list of summer recipes at a reasonable number, so be sure to check out our recipe archives as well as our Pinterest board for even more summer recipes.
Blueberry Muffin For One
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This single serving blueberry muffin is soft, buttery, and filled with juicy blueberries. Made in a ramekin and baked until golden, it's quick, easy, and perfect for a small treat.
This spinach orzo salad is a fresh, flavorful mix of tender orzo, spinach, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, all tossed in a simple balsamic dressing. It's a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a light meal or side.
This small batch refrigerator jam is made with fresh fruit and no added pectin. It’s easy to make and perfect for a quick, flavorful jam without the need for canning.
These small batch lemon bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a bright, tangy lemon filling. They’re easy to make and perfectly sized for one or two servings.
This single serving Chicken Caprese is a simple, flavorful dish made with seasoned chicken, juicy tomatoes, red onions, and melted mozzarella cheese, all baked together with a simple balsamic glaze.
This fresh avocado salad is made with leafy greens, berries, pecans, and feta, then topped with a homemade blueberry vinaigrette. It’s a light, flavorful salad that’s perfect for one.
This single serving peach crisp is made with one peach and topped with a buttery oat topping. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s an easy, delicious dessert that can be made with fresh or canned peaches.
This rich and creamy no-churn vanilla ice cream comes together in minutes with no ice cream maker needed. It’s smooth, flavorful, and freezes beautifully.
This easy no-churn mint chocolate chip ice cream is a single serving recipe made with heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, mint extract and chocolate chips.
This single serving strawberry watermelon sorbet is a refreshing, naturally sweet frozen treat made with just a few simple ingredients. Quick to blend and easy to freeze.
This Mini Blueberry Crisp is a simple, single serving dessert made with juicy blueberries and a buttery oat topping. Baked until golden and bubbly, it's perfect on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
This skinny margarita is light, refreshing, and made with tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar for natural sweetness. It’s an easy, flavorful cocktail you can adjust to your taste.
Soft and buttery lemon scones with fresh citrus flavor and a sweet lemon glaze. This easy small batch recipe makes 4 scones and is ready in 30 minutes.
This zucchini lasagna is a low-carb, single serving dish made with thin slices of zucchini, a flavorful meat sauce, and layers of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Zucchini noodles tossed with garlic butter and tender shrimp, topped with Parmesan. A light, flavorful single serving meal that’s quick and easy to make.
This baked catfish recipe is definitely a winner! The fish cooks along with vegetables all in the same pan. An easy recipe that's filled with flavor and ready in minutes!
This Shrimp Creole recipe features tender shrimp simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with the classic Cajun trinity of onions, bell peppers, and celery. Served over rice, it’s a classic Louisiana dish with bold seasoning and a touch of heat.
This mini lemon meringue pie has a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth and tangy lemon filling, and a light, fluffy meringue topping. It’s the perfect single serving dessert when you want a classic pie without making a full-sized version.
This single serving strawberry shortcake features a tender, buttery biscuit topped with sweet strawberries and freshly whipped cream. It’s a simple, classic dessert that’s easy to make and perfectly portioned for one.
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Welcome!
I’m Joanie, chef, author of The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook, and creator of One Dish Kitchen. With 10+ years of experience developing single serving and small batch recipes, I’m passionate about making cooking for one simple and enjoyable. So glad you’re here!
