My collection of easy, family-friendly Muffin Recipes — perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and ready in no time!
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My collection of easy, family-friendly Muffin Recipes includes classic favorites like chocolate chip, blueberry, and banana, as well as a couple dozen more! Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and ready in no time.
🫐 These muffin recipes have been tested and loved by families everywhere. From classic chocolate chip muffins to fruity blueberry varieties, there’s something to please every palate at your breakfast table.
Get Bakery-Style Tops: Fill your muffin cups about 2/3 to 3/4 full for standard muffins. For those coveted bakery-style dome tops, start baking at a higher temperature (around 425°F) for the first 5 minutes, then reduce to 375°F.
Cool Tip for Best Texture: Let muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. This prevents soggy bottoms while ensuring they don’t fall apart from being moved too soon.
🩷 Melissa
Whether you need a quick breakfast on busy mornings, an after-school snack, or a sweet treat for tea or coffee breaks, these versatile muffin recipes deliver every time!
Most of these recipes can be prepped ahead or frozen for later. Perfect for meal prepping when you want homemade goodness without the daily time commitment.
My Favorite Muffin Recipes
Muffins are a definite comfort food for me and my family — they’re so easy to whip up and they are so yummy to munch on.
I make a lot of different flavored muffins, and I love that you can do sweet or savory, healthy or almost dessert level muffins, and they’re all just so good!
Basic Muffins
These foolproof basic muffin recipe variations serve as the perfect foundation for any baker. They’re simple recipes that teach essential techniques and can easily be customized with your favorite add-ins!
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Corn Muffins
These Homemade Cornbread Muffins are rich, buttery and perfectly delicious! They are wonderful for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We especially love enjoying them with a big bowl of chili.
I’ve found some muffin recipe options that don’t sacrifice taste when featuring wholesome ingredients like zucchini, pumpkin, and whole grains. There’s a muffin for every diet and here a few that might work for you.
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Pineapple Zucchini Muffins
Pineapple Zucchini Muffins are perfectly sweet, extra moist, and fluffy thanks to the addition of crushed pineapple and grated zucchini. This healthy muffin recipe is a great make-ahead breakfast option for the busy week ahead!
Healthy carrot cake zucchini muffins come together in just a half hour and have all your favorite carrot cake flavors with an added kick of nutrients from wholesome ingredients!
Healthy chocolate zucchini muffins are so yummy and make for a perfect snack or lunchtime dessert, made with whole wheat flour, maple syrup, applesauce, grated zucchini, and mini chocolate chips!
Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins are a nourishing spin on a springtime classic and have all the flavors you love in carrot cake (raisins, nuts, carrots), plus you can get away with having them for breakfast. And that’s just a win-win.
Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins (made in the blender!)
These cinnamon apple muffins blend quickly and bake to perfection in under 20 minutes. The cinnamon and applesauce create warm, spiced muffins ideal for breakfast or a snack.
Whole Grain Zucchini Muffins are made with whole grains, natural sweeteners, and vegetables. These healthy zucchini muffins make a nutritious breakfast, and they're perfect if you're on the go! Your whole family will love them!
These wholesome All Bran Muffins using cereal are perfect for busy mornings — packed with fiber, ready in 30 minutes, and loved by kids and adults alike. Make a batch today for grab-and-go breakfasts all week!
These blueberry muffins recipe variations range from traditional to gourmet, each delivering that perfect balance of sweet fruit and fluffy crumb. Start your morning with the classic comfort of tender, bursting-with-berry goodness that rivals any coffee shop.
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Perfect Blueberry Streusel Muffins
Make perfect Blueberry Streusel Muffins with this easy 30-minute recipe! Fluffy, tender muffins packed with fresh blueberries and topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel — a fabulous breakfast, snack, or coffee break treat.
Homemade Blueberry Muffins made with sour creamare bursting with fresh flavor. They are moist and tender on the inside with the most perfectly browned muffin top. Can’t think of a better way to start your morning.
These delicious muffins are the perfect balance of moist blueberry goodness inside and a delectable crisp and crunch outside – you won't be able to eat only one!
Transform overripe bananas into incredibly moist and flavorful treats with these beloved banana muffin recipe options. From classic versions to creative twists with chocolate chips or nuts, these recipes never disappoint.
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Maple Sweetened Banana Muffins (with or without chocolate chips)
Made with or without chocolate chips, this wonderful maple sweetened banana muffin recipe is both tasty and healthy. It can be made using either coconut oil or traditional butter, depending on your needs.
Banana nut muffins are a classic that never fails to please. With its delightful blend of sweet bananas and crunchy walnuts, these muffins are a go-to treat for any occasion.
Banana bread muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat.These muffins are a spinoff of classic banana bread, but in smaller, more convenient portions.
These quick and Easy Healthy Banana Muffins are made in the blender with whole grain oats, maple syrup, Greek yogurt and more! This banana muffin recipe is fun and simple.
Embrace autumn flavors year-round with these warmly spiced pumpkin creations that bring cozy comfort to any kitchen. These seasonal favorites pair perfectly with cream cheese frosting or a simple cinnamon sugar topping.
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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
Vegan pumpkin muffins made with oats, real maple syrup and whole wheat flour are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a dinner side!
Light and fluffy pumpkin muffins made with 2 full cups of pumpkin puree (!!!), whole wheat flour, chocolate chips and not much else! Quick, easy, filling!
One Bowl Pumpkin Spice Muffins made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin puree, and all of your favorite fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
These moist and Fluffy Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins are the perfect side dish for a big bowl of hearty soup or chili. Plus, they make your house smell amazing while they bake!
Healthy Pumpkin Blender Muffins are made by throwing wholesome ingredients in a blender and processing until smooth. Made with chocolate chips and pumpkin spice, this muffin recipe is sure to be a breakfast hit!
Indulge in dessert-worthy treats featuring chocolate muffins, lemon poppy combinations, and other decadent flavors that satisfy any sweet tooth. These recipes blur the line between breakfast and dessert in the most delightful way.
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Sourdough Chocolate Muffins
Soft, moist, and extra chocolatey, these decadent sourdough chocolate muffins are everything delicious you could want in a baked goody!
Brown sugar oatmeal muffins have all the spicy and sweet warming flavors that you love in baked goodies, and they’re moist, super simple, and full of natural fiber!
The crowds always go wild for Monkey bread muffins. They are soft, delicious, gooey, and the best part is that they are individually portioned so you don’t have to share!
These gingerbread muffins capture all the warm, spicy goodness of traditional gingerbread in a convenient, grab-and-go breakfast treat that's perfect for busy holiday mornings or afternoon coffee breaks.
This easy Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe creates fluffy, moist muffins packed with enough chocolate to satisfy any sweet tooth. Enjoy these simple bakery-quality treats perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert!
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins taste like sunshine! They are light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. The lemon glaze on top takes these muffins to the next level in taste and presentation.
These Cheddar Bacon Cornbread Muffins are tender savory muffins that combine three of my favorite things: cheese, bacon, and cornbread. This corn muffin recipe is perfect as a side for dinner or even a quick breakfast!
What’s the secret to making bakery-style muffins at home?
The key is not overmixing your muffin batter and filling your muffin pan about 2/3 full. Using room temperature ingredients and adding a touch of brown sugar also helps create that perfect bakery texture and taste.
Can I substitute ingredients in these muffin recipes?
Sure! Many of these recipes are adaptable. You can swap chocolate chips for blueberries, try different extracts, or even add nuts. Just keep the wet-to-dry ingredient ratios similar for best results.
What’s the ideal baking time for most muffin recipes?
Most standard-sized muffins bake for 18-22 minutes at 375°F, but total time can vary based on your oven and muffin size. Look for golden tops and a toothpick that comes out clean.
