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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!

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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.

one large blueberry muffin baked in a small ramekin

Blueberry Muffin For One

4.92 from 46 votes
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.
Blueberry Muffin For One Recipe
two baked chicken thighs over orzo pasta next to slices of lemon.

Lemon Chicken For One

4.88 from 33 votes
Quick and flavorful Lemon Chicken for one! Marinated in a zesty lemon garlic sauce and baked to perfection.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
a spinach and orzo salad in a pink bowl on a silver tray.

Spinach Orzo Salad

4.96 from 21 votes
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.
Spinach and Orzo Salad Recipe
a jar of jam on a kitchen table.

Small Batch Refrigerator Jam

4.91 from 31 votes
This small batch refrigerator jam is made with fresh fruit and no added pectin. Itโ€™s easy to make and perfect for a quick, flavorful jam without the need for canning.
Small Batch Refrigerator Jam Recipe
three lemon bars stacked on top of each other.

Small Batch Lemon Bars

4.91 from 33 votes
These small batch lemon bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a bright, tangy lemon filling. Theyโ€™re easy to make and perfectly sized for one or two servings.
Small Batch Lemon Bars Recipe
a Cobb salad on a white plate.

Cobb Salad For One

5 from 2 votes
Create an easy, delicious single serving Cobb Salad with chicken, bacon, cheese, avocado, and more! A perfect, quick meal for any day.
Cobb Salad For One Recipe
caprese chicken with roasted cauliflower on a white plate next to a yellow flower

Chicken Caprese For One

5 from 23 votes
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.
Chicken Caprese For One Recipe
an avocado salad with berries and nuts topped with a blueberry vinaigrette.

Avocado Salad For One

4.75 from 4 votes
This fresh avocado salad is made with leafy greens, berries, pecans, and feta, then topped with a homemade blueberry vinaigrette. Itโ€™s a light, flavorful salad thatโ€™s perfect for one.
Avocado Salad For One Recipe
a small peach crisp next to two fresh peaches

Peach Crisp For One

5 from 46 votes
This single serving peach crisp is made with one peach and topped with a buttery oat topping. Baked until golden and bubbly, itโ€™s an easy, delicious dessert that can be made with fresh or canned peaches.
Peach Crisp For One Recipe
lime posset in a yellow and white ramekin topped with a slice of lime and mint leaves.

Lime Posset For One

5 from 9 votes
Indulge in a velvety single serve lime posset with a tangy twist! An easy, elegant dessert thatโ€™s refreshingly delicious and satisfying.
Lime Posset For One Recipe
Dutch Baby Pancake with berries on top in mini skillet.

Blueberry Dutch Baby For One

4.86 from 28 votes
A light, puffy single serving Blueberry Dutch Baby baked in a small skillet. Crisp edges, a soft center, and easy to make!
Berry Filled Dutch Baby Recipe
a white bowl filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with blue sprinkles and one maraschino cherry

Vanilla Ice Cream For One

5 from 11 votes
This rich and creamy no-churn vanilla ice cream comes together in minutes with no ice cream maker needed. Itโ€™s smooth, flavorful, and freezes beautifully.
Vanilla Ice Cream For One Recipe
a bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream with sprinkles on top.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream For One

4.72 from 7 votes
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.
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream For One
A lemon blueberry muffin in a ramekin topped with sugar glaze on a metal tray surrounded by blueberries, two lemon halves, and a big yellow flower.

Lemon Blueberry Muffin For One

4.83 from 23 votes
This single lemon blueberry muffin is soft, fluffy, and filled with fresh blueberries. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, it's the perfect small treat.
Lemon Blueberry Muffin For One
a blue bowl filled with watermelon sorbet surrounded by fresh strawberries on a wooden table.

Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet For One

4.93 from 14 votes
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.
Watermelon Sorbet For One Recipe
a small bowl of blueberry crumble topped with whipped cream next to a larger dish of the crumble.

Mini Blueberry Crisp

4.80 from 40 votes
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.
Blueberry Crisp For One Recipe
Margarita drink in a clear glass with green stem with crushed ice floating in the drink

Skinny Margarita

4.88 from 8 votes
This skinny margarita is light, refreshing, and made with tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar for natural sweetness. Itโ€™s an easy, flavorful cocktail you can adjust to your taste.
Single Margarita Recipe
a lemon scone with a glaze on a baking sheet.

Small Batch Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

5 from 6 votes
These lemon poppy seed scones are light, flaky, and full of bright lemon flavor with a subtle crunch from poppy seeds. Topped with a simple lemon glaze, theyโ€™re perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon treat.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones Recipe
Pina Colada Smoothie in a glass with whipped cream on top.

Tropical Smoothie

4.90 from 19 votes
Blend up a refreshing Tropical Smoothie! Experience the burst of exotic fruits for an energizing start or a cool afternoon treat.
Tropical Smoothie Recipe
Baked Zucchini Lasagna in a square baking dish with fork taking a bite out.

Mini Zucchini Lasagna

4.87 from 15 votes
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.
Mini Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
zucchini noodles on a plate with shrimp mixed in.

Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp For One

5 from 7 votes
Healthy, low carb zucchini noodles tossed with garlic and shrimp! This single serving recipe can be on your table in less than 20 minutes. It's so tasty, you won't even miss the pasta.
Zucchini Noodles & Shrimp Recipe
baked catfish on a white plate surrounded by vegetables.

Baked Catfish For One

4.84 from 6 votes
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!
Baked Catfish For One Recipe
a white bowl filled with shrimp creole next to a blue napkin

Shrimp Creole For One

4.95 from 18 votes
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, itโ€™s a classic Louisiana dish with bold seasoning and a touch of heat.
Shrimp Creole For One Recipe
a small lemon meringue pie on a silver tray next to fresh lemons.

Mini Lemon Meringue Pie

4.88 from 39 votes
This mini lemon meringue pie has a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth and tangy lemon filling, and a light, fluffy meringue topping. Itโ€™s the perfect single serving dessert when you want a classic pie without making a full-sized version.
Lemon Meringue Pie For One
A strawberry shortcake filled with whipped cream and strawberries and dusted with powdered sugar on a plate with a bowl of whipped cream and a bowl of strawberries in the background.

Strawberry Shortcake For One

4.91 from 20 votes
This single serving strawberry shortcake features a tender, buttery biscuit topped with sweet strawberries and freshly whipped cream. Itโ€™s a simple, classic dessert thatโ€™s easy to make and perfectly portioned for one.
Strawberry Shortcake For One

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