It’s happened to all of us: The 13 x 9 pan filled with brownies calls to you. ''Eat me!'' it pleads. You comply and take a sliver. And then another. Then another. Suddenly, half the pan has disappeared and even the dog is judging you. Banish the nagging brownie/cake/cookie voice with one of these personal desserts. Each dessert is a perfectly-portioned size and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without breaking the calorie bank. Single-Serving Cookie Calories: 185.8, Fat: 8g, Carbs: 26.6g, Protein: 2.3g Who wants two dozen cookies lying around the house? Ditch the full-batch recipes for this quick and delicious single-serving cookie recipe. The best part? The recipe doesn’t include a specific topping, so you can change it up each time you bake the cookie. Microwave Carrot Cake in a Mug Calories: 168.6, Fat: 11.5g, Carbs: 8.8g, Protein: 7.8g When we’ve got a fever and the only prescription is more carrot cake, we turn to this easy and healthy mug cake recipe. In just five minutes, you’ll have a fancy-looking mini carrot cake to enjoy alone or with a friend. Single-Serving Chocolate Brownie Calories: 94.5, Fat: 1.1g, Carbs: 22.1g, Protein: 2.6g A 100-calorie chewy, chocolate brownie that is ready in three minutes and requires just six ingredients? Impossible you say? Think again. After trying this outrageously easy recipe, you’ll wonder why packaged brownie mixes even exist. Easy Single-Serve Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcake Calories: 134.8, Fat: 2.5g, Carbs: 25g, Protein: 4.4g These pumpkin chocolate chip cupcakes are so sweet, you won’t even miss a high-calorie frosting. Plus, the whole cupcake comes together in a single mug, so there’s no dreaded clean up and more time to savor your creation! Single-Serving No-Bake Chocolate + Peanut Butter Cookie Calories: 120, Fat: 1.4g, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 5.5g Five tiny tablespoons of just four ingredients and you’ll have yourself a satisfyingly sweet chocolate and peanut butter cookie. No bake and no regrets. Cup O’ Cobbler for One Calories: 162.7, Fat: 4.8g, Carbs: 30.9g, Protein: 3.9g This cobbler recipe might be designed for one, but it tastes so delicious and looks so impressive that you’ll find yourself cooking it up for dinner party guests, too! Plus, the base cake is so versatile that you can change up the fruit with the changing of the seasons. Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Mug Cake Calories: 275.7, Fat: 10.9g, Carbs: 45.4g, Protein: 9.7g When the late-night chocolate craving strikes, you’ll be happy you bookmarked this chocolate peanut butter brownie mug cake. Cheesecake for One Calories: 190.2, Fat: 2.4g, Carbs: 28.8g, Protein: 10.6g No need to trek to a restaurant for a slice of creamy cheesecake. Using just a few ingredients, cheesecake fans can create this portion-controlled dessert right at home. Kids will love crumbling up the graham crackers to prep this chilled treat! Microwave Peanut Butter Cookie Calories: 136.5, Fat: 8.7g, Carbs: 8.7g, Protein: 8.9g If peanut butter is your weight-loss downfall, you are in luck. Dessert literally doesn’t get easier than this microwaved peanut butter cookie, which comes together in two very short minutes. Even better? The large cookie will only cost you 136 calories. |
