Top 10 Healthy, Single Serving Recipes (2024)

Well, once again it is that time of year.

Time to start thinking about New Year's resolutions and how we are going to make the new year a healthier year.

Well....for me it is.

I never wanted to admit to being a New Year's resolution maker. A lot of people don't believe in them. *sigh* I can't fight it anymore. I'm a resolution maker. I admit it.

That being said... I thought I would share some of my favorite single serving recipes from the past year that might help with the whole making-the-new-year-healthier thing.

While one or two of these might not be considered the best choices for healthy eating, I think - becausethey only makes a single serving,they still makes my "healthy" list. Moderation is key!

I love that I can enjoy these delicious recipes and still be working towards my New Year's resolutions.

For you non-New-Year's-resolution-makers out there - please simply think of these as tasty, healthy, single serving treats to enjoy in a totally non-resolution keeping way.

These 10 recipes are my picks for my favorites BUT we still have many, many more single serving recipes on the blog. (At the side of the blog simply click on "single serving" under "Labels" for a more complete list.)

1. Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal

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Nutritional count: 225 calories, 2.9 fat, 43 carbs, 11.7 protein.

There is also pumpkin, blueberry, and apple versions - complete with nutritional breakdown for each one. Great for a hearty breakfast. Try it with your favorite fruit.

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Nutritional count: 500 calories, 13.7 fat, 68 carbs, 25.5 protein.

This recipe is a little higher in calories and carbs BUT it is also high in protein and fiber. A very filling pasta dish for dinner or lunch.

3. Spinach Frittata

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Nutritional count: 174 calories, 9.7 fat, 7.2 carbs, 15.5 protein.

I love this for dinner but it is also great for breakfast! Eggs, spinach, bacon - or add your favorite veggies.

4. Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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Nutritional count: 348 calories, 24 fat, 11.5 carbs, 22 protein.

The nutritional count on this is going vary depending on the size of the broccoli and the size of the steak you are using. This recipe actually makes 2 servings so the count is per serving.

5. Breakfast Quinoa

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Nutritional count: 346 calories, 13.6 fat, 49 carbs, 10 protein.

I love this with peaches but you can switch it up with your favorite fruit. Perfect for breakfast or lunch. Try quinoa instead of oatmeal for a nice change from the usual.

6. Pasta Carbonara

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Nutritional count: 282 calories, 13.4 fat, 21 carbs, 18.7 protein.

Who doesn't love rich and creamy pasta with bacon?Enjoy a single serving for dinner for under 300 calories!

7. Pumpkin Pie French Toast

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Nutritional count: 343 calories, 8.7 fat, 46.7 carbs, 20 protein.

This is an incredibly decadent treat for breakfast or, if you are like me, dinner. Pumpkin helps to up the protein and includes nutrients including vitamins C and E, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, lutein, and beta and alpha carotenoids.

8. Zucchini "Pasta"

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Nutritional count: 100 calories, 5 fat, 17.7 carbs, 2.9 protein.

The original post didn't include the nutritional count so I figured it out using 1 medium zucchini, 1/4 cup pasta sauce, and 1 tsp oil to fry the zucchini. A very large single serving that tastes great and will fill you up.

9. Pancakes

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Nutritional count: 300 calories, 10 fat, 37 carbs, 13 protein.

This makes 3 - 4 pancakes only. Perfect for someone like me who can eat pancakes until I explode. If I only make 3 then I only eat 3. You have to love that!

10. Granola Bar

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Nutritional count: 197 calories, 9 fat, 26 carbs, 6 protein.

For those times you need a healthy snack STAT! Whip this up in 2 minutes, let it chill for 15, and then enjoy. Quinoa flakes, flax, peanut butter - lots of good stuff in a single serving treat.

There you have it. My list of my 10 favorite, healthier single serving recipes from the past year. I hope to add many more over the coming year. I am a huge fan of single serving recipes that are easy, fun, and healthy.

Don't forget - you can find more single serving recipes (savory and sweet) under the "Labels" section on the side of the blog, under "single serving".

Good luck in the healthy eating struggle to all the resolution and non-resolution makers out there.

Be sure to check out The Mandatory Mooch and Adorned From Above for some great links!

Top 10 Healthy, Single Serving Recipes (2024)

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What are the top 10 healthiest dinners? ›

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How do you cook and eat healthy for one person? ›

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  • Sweet Potato And Black Bean Salad For One.
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  • Organic yogurt. Men and women between 19 and 50 years of age need 1000 milligrams of calcium a day and 1200 milligrams if 50 or older.

What is the healthiest meat to eat? ›

While meat can be a part of a healthy diet, not all sources are created equal. The leanest and healthiest meats to eat include poultry, pork, fish, and seafood. Eating a balanced diet is one of the keys to a healthy lifestyle, which means choosing various foods from different food groups, like proteins.

What is the ideal meal for a human? ›

Choose fish, poultry, beans, and nuts; limit red meat and cheese; avoid bacon, cold cuts, and other processed meats. Eat a variety of whole grains (like whole-wheat bread, whole-grain pasta, and brown rice). Limit refined grains (like white rice and white bread).

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What foods burn belly fat fast?
  • Whole grains.
  • Non-starchy vegetables.
  • Fruits such as berries, apples, pears, avocados.
  • Olive oil.
  • Beans.
  • Legumes.
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What is the best meal to eat daily? ›

What foods are healthy to eat every day? According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 , each day you should aim to eat a variety of fruit, vegetables, dairy, grains, and foods containing protein (either plant-based or from lean meats or fish).

What is a one dish meal? ›

One-dish literally means just one pot. And one cooking dish means very little clean up during and after the meal. Saving time on clean up frees even more time to spend as you wish.

What meals should you eat everyday? ›

eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day (see 5 A Day) base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta. have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks) eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein.

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