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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.
Blueberry Muffin For One
4.91 from 40 votes
Make your own single blueberry muffin with this easy recipe. Enjoy a moist, buttery muffin bursting with juicy blueberries – a perfect, quick treat for one.
Blueberry Muffin For One Recipe
Lemon Garlic Chicken For One
4.88 from 32 votes
Enjoy a single serve Lemon Garlic Chicken meal, ready in under 30 minutes. Cook it in the oven or on the grill, and serve with rice, pasta, or in a lettuce wrap for a low-carb option. Quick, versatile, and full of flavor.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
Spinach Orzo Salad For One
4.95 from 17 votes
Prepare a Spinach Orzo Salad for a perfect single serving meal! Enjoy a tasty mix of orzo, spinach, feta, and olives in a simple balsamic dressing.
Spinach and Orzo Salad Recipe
Easy Small Batch Refrigerator Jam
4.89 from 26 votes
Easy small batch refrigerator jam made with just two ingredients. Use blueberries or strawberries and sugar in this quick stovetop recipe.
Small Batch Refrigerator Jam Recipe
Small Batch Lemon Bars
4.91 from 31 votes
Conquer your sweet cravings with this easy small batch Lemon Bars recipe! Perfect for a quick, tangy treat with no leftovers. Simple, delicious, and just right.
Small Batch Lemon Bars Recipe
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
Chicken Caprese For One
5 from 18 votes
Enjoy a single serving of Chicken Caprese, ready in 30 minutes. A classic Caprese blend with seasoned chicken, tomatoes, red onions, balsamic glaze, and melted mozzarella. Simple, elegant, and easy to clean up, it's the perfect mix of health and taste.
Chicken Caprese For One Recipe
Avocado Salad For One
4.75 from 4 votes
Create a delightful Avocado Salad in minutes! This single serving recipe features creamy avocado, fresh berries, and a homemade blueberry vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
Avocado Salad For One Recipe
Peach Crisp For One
5 from 40 votes
Indulge in this delicious and easy-to-make single serving peach crisp! This simple recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dessert.
Peach Crisp For One Recipe
Lime Posset For One
5 from 9 votes
Indulge in a velvety single serve lime posset with a tangy twist! An easy, elegant dessert that’s refreshingly delicious and satisfying.
Lime Posset For One Recipe
Blueberry Dutch Baby For One
4.81 from 21 votes
Whip up this easy single-serving Blueberry Dutch Baby pancake recipe, filled with vibrant, juicy berries. Perfect for a gourmet breakfast treat at home!
Berry Filled Dutch Baby Recipe
Vanilla Ice Cream For One
5 from 10 votes
Whip up this rich and creamy single serve Vanilla Ice Cream without an ice cream machine! This simple three-ingredient recipe is ideal for a fast and delightful treat.
Vanilla Ice Cream For One Recipe
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream For One
4.60 from 5 votes
Enjoy our simple single serve Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recipe, made with just 4 ingredients for a rich, no-churn treat. The perfect dessert fix.
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream For One
Lemon Blueberry Muffin For One
4.87 from 22 votes
Big bakery style Lemon Blueberry Muffin For One. A single muffin loaded with plump, sweet blueberries and tart lemon juice. Baked in a ramekin, this perfectly sweet muffin is topped with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, a snack or dessert.
Lemon Blueberry Muffin For One
Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet For One
4.93 from 14 votes
Whip up a refreshing Watermelon Sorbet with strawberries! Easy, fruity recipe for a perfect summer treat. Cool down and indulge in natural sweetness!
Watermelon Sorbet For One Recipe
Blueberry Crumble For One
4.84 from 37 votes
Mini blueberry crumble made with a handful of blueberries and topped with a crisp, buttery oat topping. A wonderful single serving dessert! Quick, easy, and so delicious!
Blueberry Crumble For One Recipe
Single Serving Margarita
4.88 from 8 votes
Make a delicious and refreshing skinny margarita in minutes! This single-serving recipe is lower in carbs, calories, and sugar than regular margaritas, making it a great option for those looking for a healthier co*cktail.
Single Margarita Recipe
Small Batch Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
5 from 6 votes
Bake light and fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Scones with our easy small batch recipe. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea, enjoy zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones Recipe
Tropical Smoothie
4.89 from 18 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
Mini Zucchini Lasagna
4.85 from 13 votes
Healthy, low carb, cheesy zucchini lasagna made with all of the wonderful ingredients found in a traditional lasagna but without the noodles.
Mini Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
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 30 minutes. It's so tasty, you won't even miss the pasta.
Baked Catfish
4.75 from 4 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
Shrimp Creole For One
4.94 from 16 votes
Enjoy authentic Single Serve Shrimp Creole, capturing New Orleans' flavors with shrimp, tomato sauce, and spices. Easy recipe that is perfect for one or two.
Shrimp Creole For One Recipe
Lemon Meringue Pie For One
4.85 from 33 votes
Learn to make a single serving Lemon Meringue Pie! Quick, easy recipe with zesty lemon filling, buttery crust, and fluffy meringue – a perfect treat.
Lemon Meringue Pie For One
Strawberry Shortcake For One
4.94 from 16 votes
Indulge in a scrumptious, single-serving strawberry shortcake using our foolproof, customizable recipe. Experience dessert bliss in every bite!
Strawberry Shortcake For One
Other summer recipes you might enjoy:
Single Serving Breakfast Recipes
Main Dish Dinner Recipes For One
Single Serving Side Dish Recipes
Dessert Recipes For One
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