Sometimes, you just don’t have enough ingredients to whip up a whole pan of brownies or you’re pretty pressed for time. Or you’re just alone and can only afford single-serve desserts.
Next time you’re stuck on the couch and you’re craving something sweet, you can grab your nearest mug or bowl and make any of these 10 desserts that will make you want to stay single for the rest of your life.
And if you say you like to share, you’re lying.
Gooey S’mores Mug Cake
Photo by Lila Thunin
Who doesn’t love s’mores? Who doesn’t love cake? Who doesn’t love the two together? The answer is the same to all three questions: no one. This dessert covers all the classic ingredients of a s’more but transforms it into the cake of your dreams.
When the fire is blazing all night, keep toasting all those marshmallows to make all 31 of these recipes.
Mocha Nice Cream
Photo by Jocelyn Hsu
Nice cream is the best dessert if you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, or just want to get your ice cream fix and stay fit. Sure, you can keep it simple with only two ingredients, but adding in cocoa powder and instant coffee in this version is still pretty simple.
Summery Strawberry Cobbler
Photo by Kristine Mahan
Strawberries are the summer fruit, so when you’ve grabbed cartons upon cartons at the farmer’s market, throw some oats and spice on top, bake for 20 minutes, and you’ve got yourself a refreshing cobbler.
If you still have leftover strawberries, make this tart strawberry rhubarb crisp or this strawberry Nutella panini.
Personal Pan Brownies
Photo by Meredith Davin
They say that “any pizza is a personal pizza if you believe in yourself,” but these brownies are actually made for one. The best part? You get to eat the crispy edge pieces and the warm, molten center.
If you think you can truly kill it with the skillet, make these giant cookies because they are just as gooey.
Fancy Baked Alaska
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Just because you’re a broke college student doesn’t mean that you can’t dine like a king or a queen. Baked Alaska sounds so bougie AF, so throw on your pearls or tuxedo, and set the table like the posh royal you truly are.
Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookie
Photo by Palma Gubert
The best thing about this cookie is that it’s eggless, so if you’re a cookie dough connoisseur, save some time and just eat it all before baking. Don’t let the FDA tell you it’s not safe because heaping spoonfuls of soft peanut butter cookie dough would never hurt you.
Pumpkin Tiramisu in a Jar
Photo by Jaye Lind
Mason jars are the newest versatile trend, allowing you to carry everything from salads to yogurt parfaits. Now, you can take your dessert on-the-go with these creamy tiramisu that will leave you wanting it to be fall all year long.
Oreo Mug Cheesecake
Photo by Natsuko Mazany
Whoever decided that it was acceptable to eat instead of drink out of mugs is a true hero. You can also never go wrong with Oreos, even the strange flavors like Root Beer Float or Watermelon.
This recipe only takes five staples you definitely already have at home, plus whatever Oreo you’re feeling, and you’ve got yourself a microwaved treat that will leave you wanting to stay single forever.
Cozy Apple Walnut Tart
Photo by Mary Schoneman
Okay, so some desserts can still be indulgent and healthy, especially when the two main ingredients in this warm tart are fruits and healthy fats.
Fruits are awesome in desserts, but what about vegetables? These 12 recipes might make you raise an eyebrow, but they’ll probably convert you to a health freak.
Cereal Crispy Treat
Photo by Christal Acosido
We’ve all poured that bowl of cereal and opened the refrigerator only to find no milk. Easy fix. All you have to do to make this fun treat grab a handful of marshmallows and a pad of butter, stir and microwave, and you’ll forget milk even exists.
If you still haven’t gotten to the store to buy another gallon of milk, here’s 13 ways to eat all of that cereal without it.