From perfectly wholesome to indulgent there’s a muffin recipe for everyone! Beyond breakfast, these convenient snacks are easy to grab throughout the day and they make a great option for adding to packed lunches. Give one of these easy muffin recipes a try the next time you need a fast way to make people happy.
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Tips for Making Muffins
When mixing the batter for muffins, don’t overmix! Doing so can make the muffins tough. Stir ingredients as directed in the recipe, just e
Easier Cleanup
If you’ve ever made muffins directly in a muffin tin, you know that no amount of greasing the cups will prevent a big cleanup job. Happily, there are a couple of options for making muffins (and muffin cleanup) easier!
Paper liners: I like to use the baking cups from the If You Care brand. These are made of unbleached, undyed paper that is completely compostable. Once the muffins are gobbled up, the paper can go right into your compost bin.
Silicone liners: These liners are made of BPA-free silicone and are endlessly reusable. Once you have them, you’ll never need to worry about whether or not you need to buy more for your next baking day. Get them here.
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Two Dozen Easy Muffin Recipes to Try
Scroll through the delicious muffin recipes below and pick a few new ones to try. I’ve no doubt you’ll be adding some of these recipes to your go-to repertoire! There are plenty of muffins that make a wholesome breakfast along with some indulgent muffins that mimic dessert.
Pumpkin Apple Muffins
Your favorite fall flavors in muffin form. These apple muffins are infused with seasoned pumpkin puree and finished with a streusel topping. For breakfast or dessert, they work!
Lemon Chia Seed Muffins
A filling breakfast or a satisfying snack these muffins pair a tart flavor with lots of nutrition. Made with almond flour and Greek yogurt the muffins come out with a soft, moist flavor that no one can refuse.
Savory Vegan Kale and Chive Muffins
Sneak some extra veggies and protein into your diet with these savory muffins! These egg muffins make for the perfect grab-and-go meal on busy days. They’re delicious on their own but also paired with a comforting soup or autumn salad too!
Vegan sweet potato muffins
Made with spelt flour and applesauce these sweet potato muffins come out moist and hearty! Totally vegan they have a creamy sweetness to them and nutrients that make them perfect for breakfast.
Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Made with rolled oats, these muffins bring with them all the fall flavors. A great way to use up extra apples from picking, these muffins also freeze well making them perfect for lunch snacks.
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Muffin Recipe to Make at Home for Less
These are more dessert than breakfast muffins, but if you won't tell, I won't tell. Pumpkin muffins with a cheesecake swirl!
Decadent Double Chocolate Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Looking for a sweet breakfast? These double chocolate muffins are a rich blend of chocolate flavor with the hearty nutrition of oats. Pair these with coffee for a morning mocha vibe and start your day off with comfort.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins
A classic flavor in muffin form. These peanut butter muffins are perfect for kids and lunches. It’s easy to switch up the flavors in these muffins by swapping out one jelly for another which means you can make them unique every time.
Orange Muffins with Chocolate Drizzle
Sunshine flavor paired with chocolate for indulgence. These orange muffins have a base of Greek yogurt which means that not only do you get some protein but the muffins themselves come out soft and hearty too.
Sourdough Banana Muffins
This banana nut muffin recipe starts with a basic sourdough starter. They're the perfect start to your morning and great for tucking into lunch boxes.
Easy Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Soft banana muffins for the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. This muffin recipe is topped with a sweet, spicy, crunchy streusel that will leave any pumpkin lover wanting more.
Cherry Almond Muffins
Made with fresh cherries for a burst of flavor and topped with slivered almonds for maximum crunch. These almond muffins are the perfect blend of flavors, perfect for any time of the day!
Blueberry Streusel Muffins Recipe
Tender, juicy blueberries are made into muffins that come out light and fluffy. These blueberry muffins are great for school lunches and a great way to use up extra blueberries!
Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
With a cinnamon streusel topping you’d think these coffee cake muffins were dessert! However, they’re made with wholesome ingredients like oats, dates, and yogurt to give them a wholesome twist.
Chunky Monkey Muffins (Gluten Free)
Flavored with walnuts and chocolate chips this muffin recipe comes out with a yummy, chunky texture. Sweetened with just bananas and honey gives them a warm flavor to them that’s sweet but not too sweet making them a great addition to your morning routine.
Nutella Pumpkin Muffins {Easy, Fresh, & Moist!} - The Shortcut Kitchen
The ultimate breakfast treat. The combination of sweet Nutella with savory pumpkin makes these muffins a delicious snack that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Soft & Moist Carrot Muffins
Jam packed with flavor you won’t be able to resist the carrot muffins. Light and soft these muffins have a wholesome feel to them with a mildly sweet taste. Slather on some butter and pair yours with a coffee for the perfect morning pick-me-up.
Gingerbread Muffins
All the flavor of your favorite cookie wrapped into a delicious muffin. This muffin recipe is filled with warm spices and comes out with a crinkle muffin top you can sprinkle with sugar.
Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
Soft and fluffy but moist on the inside. These muffins bring your favorite breakfast flavors into the perfect snack. And topped with crunchy cinnamon sugar they can even resemble dessert!
Honey Spice Zucchini Muffins (Whole Wheat)
A cozy mix of cinnamon and spice these muffins have all the comfort of homemade carrot cake with a delicious twist. Made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with just honey and applesauce, the finished product is light and crumbly with subtle sweetness.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins
Sneak in some extra veggies and use up the zucchini in your garden with this recipe! These zucchini muffins are super moist and deliciously sweet thanks to the chocolate chips. It's the perfect way to kick a mid-afternoon energy slump.
Almond Flour Muffins
Sweetened naturally with dates and bananas these muffins are perfect for kids! Naturally gluten-free these muffins are easy to make and a nourishing way to start the day.
Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Light and lovely these poppyseed muffins bring some sunshine to your day! Easy to make these muffins use both lemon zest and the juice of lemons for maximum flavor. They’re a great way to bring some energy to your day.
Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Soft banana muffins for the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. This muffin recipe is topped with a sweet, spicy, crunchy streusel that will leave any pumpkin lover wanting more.
Easy Apple Crumble Muffins
Perfect for fall, these apple muffins come out moist and topped with a buttery crumble. The ideal muffin recipe for cooler days.
Your recipes have recently been a regular in my soup pots lately. The muffins are next. thanks so mu for your healthy filling and very tasty delights.
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