What’s not to like about a muffin? Easy to bake, so versatile (no blueberries? swap in another fruit!), and a perfect complement for any meal. Plus they’re easy to freeze. And if a full-size muffin isn’t right for you, bake these recipes in a mini-muffin tin or a jumbo muffin pan; just adjust cook times accordingly.
Coffee Shop Banana Bread Crunch Muffins
Coffee Shop Banana Bread Crunch Muffins.
Shelly Westerhausen Worcel
These banana bread muffins from Indianapolis food bloggers Sonja and Alex Overhiser are over-the-top delicious—quite literally. The cornflake streusel dances deliciously on top of these banana-flavored treats.
Gingerbread Muffins
Gingerbread Muffins.
Courtesy of Agate Publishing
Featuring both powdered ginger and chewy morsels of crystallized ginger, these flavorful muffins are perfect for any winter morning or afternoon. Try them with a homemade hot drink for a cozy break.
Blueberry Thunder Muffins
Blueberry Thunder Muffins.
Kevin J. Miyazaki
A sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar gives a sweet crust to these berry-packed muffins.
Caramel-Banana Muffins
Caramel-Banana Muffins.
Blaine Moats
Reimagine an all-time quick bread favorite as a moist single serving, and it’s an instant classic. Caramel sauce adds a luscious accent to cinnamon and pecans for this breakfast bread.
Rhubarb Streusel Muffins
Rhubarb Streusel Muffins.
Brie Goldman
Flavored with vanilla and orange zest, these muffins have the perfect balance of tart rhubarb and sweet crunchy streusel. “Yum, love the crunchy streusel top, great way to use up rhubarb!” says a reader.
Maple Oatmeal Muffins
Maple-Oatmeal Muffins.
Mark Thomas
You can taste the maple sweetness in these oatmeal muffins from the Hoosier (Indiana) Maple Syrup Cookbook. Cinnamon and pecans pack the breakfast or snack bread with even more flavor. “Loved this recipe!” says a reader. “I made it with my toddler and it was super simple.”
Sage Corn Muffins with Ham and Spicy Jelly
Corn Muffins with Sage, Ham and Spicy Jelly.
Carson Downing
Slather these quick muffins with softened butter, purchased apple jelly with jalapeño and sage, then top with ham. The result? A satisfying and creative dish that’s sure to please.
Multigrain Apple Streusel Muffins
Multigrain Apple Streusel Muffins.
Rise and shine! These tender gems taste so good, you’d never guess we bumped up the fiber in this recipe with two kinds of whole grains and traded most of the butter for applesauce and buttermilk.
Sour Cream Cranberry Muffins
Sour Cream-Cranberry Muffins.
Brown sugar, pecans and pumpkin pie spice create both a filling and topping for these muffins. Dried cranberries add a hint of tang and texture. “Delish!” says a reader. “I soaked the dried cranberries in some hot water for a few minutes before adding them to the batter.”
Sunflower Pumpkin Muffins
Sunflower Pumpkin Muffins.
Robert Jacobs
Hailing as they do from the Sunflower State, Kansas cooks have a knack for creatively including crunchy sunflower seed kernels in all sorts of treats. These tender pumpkin morsels are from the American Institute of Baking in Manhattan, Kansas. The muffins get a double dose of sunflower from both sunflower oil and the seeds.
Badger State Muffins
Badger State Muffins.
Peter Krumhardt
Shredded apples, chopped cranberries, shredded carrot, and nuts pack this cinnamon- and coriander-spiced muffin.
Double-Flavored Muffins
Pumpkin and chocolate blend beautifully in these spiced muffins, flavored by cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, and cloves. One of our editors likes to make these in mini-muffin tins for bite-size treats; just adjust cooking time accordingly.
Pumpkin-Praline Muffins
Pumpkin-Praline Muffins.
Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin lend great flavor to these grab-and-go muffins.
Best Brunch Muffins
Best Brunch Muffins.
This classic blueberry recipe from our archives is loved by readers. “Delicious and easy to make! Love this recipe!” says one reader. “Full of blueberries and have a yummy flavor. Will make these again and again!”
Pick-a-Flavor Honey Wheat Muffins
Pick-a-Flavor Honey Wheat Muffins.
Blaine Moats
These weekday-friendly muffins are healthier than many, thanks to whole wheat flour and limited oil. The batter keeps well in the fridge, so if you like, bake just a couple of muffins at a time, for always-oven-fresh treats. Our variations include Banana-Walnut, Chocolate-Dried Cherry, Blueberry-Orange, Veggie-Confetti, and Cranberry-Lemon.
Cranberry-Orange Wild Rice Muffins
These fragrant muffins were inspired by the flavors and ingredients of Minnesota’s North Woods.
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