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Whether you like fruity, chocolatey, or another flavor profile, this collection of muffin recipes has something for you!
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Our Best Loved Snacks
Muffins are a go-to, portable favorite in our house. Whether you like fruity or spiced, I have the perfect muffin recipes for you!
Why we love them:
- Eat them all day long! They are perfect for a snack, breakfast, and even dessert.
- Grab and go. Make these mini or large – either way, they are perfect grab-and-go bites for the busiest family.
- Save for later. They freeze well too, so don’t be afraid to whip up a big batch, or two!!
How to Get Round-Top Muffins
Getting the perfect muffin top is simple!
- Leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda should not be expired.
- Making the batter too far ahead of time or refrigerating the batter will cause the leavening agents to lose their effectiveness. Make a test muffin. If it doesn’t rise well, add a bit more baking soda or powder to revive.
- Bake temperature. Bake muffins at an initial temperature of 425°F for about 10 minutes. The increased heat will cause the muffins to rise quickly and the outside to bake before they have time to settle down.
- Once you have beautiful tops, reduce the oven temperature to whatever the recipe states and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Batter. Once the batter has been added to the tin, spread it evenly and right to the edge of the liner. This will help the batter rise evenly with a nice rounded top.
- Many recipes state to fill the muffin liner ⅔-¾ of the way full. For an even higher dome, fill the tins to almost full. They may spread outward as well creating a mushroom top, so only use every other tin to prevent spreading. (Add a bit of water to the empty tins when baking).
Muffin Tips
- Texture. Muffin batter should be thick and spoonable, not pourable. Ingredients like oats, bran, coconut flour, or cornmeal tend to be moisture-absorbing, leaving just the right texture.
- Do not over-mix the batter. Mix the dry ingredients separately before adding them to the wet ingredients (some lumps are normal).
- Fats. If the recipe turns out too dry, add 1-2 more tablespoons of oil next time.
- Moisture. Add 1-2 tablespoons of greek yogurt, applesauce, or sour cream to add moisture. Shredded zucchini and carrots will add moisture as well as texture.
- Do not overbake. To test for doneness, simply insert a toothpick into the center of the muffin. If it comes out with just a few moist crumbs, then it’s done.
- Room temperature ingredients help the batter rise properly giving a fluffy texture. Unless otherwise stated this includes room-temperature butter, eggs, and dairy.
- Hand mix. Hand mixing helps to avoid overmixing. About 12 stirs with a whisk is all it takes. Fold in berries, raisins, nuts, etc.
- Liners. For a crispier muffin, don’t use a liner. Coat the muffin tin with cooking spray and add the batter directly into the pan.
- Liners make cleanup easier. Good quality paper liners peel right off easily or invest in reusable silicone liners.
- Different sizes. To make jumbo muffins use a large muffin pan or free-standing paper baking cups. They can be placed on a cookie sheet and they’ll keep their shape.
- Variations. One great thing about muffins is how easy it is to add more delicious flavors and textures.
- Add chopped nuts or toasted coconut to the top of the batter before baking.
- Baking chips are also easy to add.
- Dried fruit adds great flavor and texture without changing the batter.
Best Muffin Recipes
The most classic and popular flavors of muffins are all on this list! From lemon poppy seed muffins to banana bread muffins, and a little pumpkin in between, I guarantee these will be the BEST muffin recipes!
1 Chocolate Chip Muffins
2 Chocolate Muffins Recipe
3 Blueberry Muffins Recipe
4 Banana Muffins Recipe
5 Bran Muffins Recipe
6 Lemon Zucchini Muffins Recipe
7 Zucchini Muffins Recipe
8 Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe
9 Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
10 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Easy Muffin Recipes
Muffins by nature are simple to whip up and do not take much time. These favorites are especially easy!
11 Lemon Crumb Muffin Recipe
12 Almond Poppyseed Muffins Recipe
13 Orange Muffins Recipe
14 Apple Muffins
15 Banana Crumb Muffins Recipe
16 Monkey Bread Muffins Recipe
17 Easy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
18 Healthy Apple Muffin Recipe
19 Apple Cinnamon Muffins
20 Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins Recipe
21 Mini Applesauce Muffins Recipe
22 Sweet Honey Muffins Recipe
Breakfast Muffin Recipes
While all muffins are tasty breakfast options, these next recipes are an especially perfect way to start the day.
23 Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe
24 Mini Glazed Pumpkin Donut Muffins Recipe
25 Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe
26 French Toast Muffins Recipe
27 Mini Donut Muffins Recipe
28 Mini Glazed Pumpkin Donut Muffins Recipe
29 Banana Nut Muffins Recipe
30 Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe
Muffins Make Everything Better!
There is something SO comforting about muffins baking in the oven. The sweet smell that fills the house makes me smile, especially if they’re Blueberry Muffins!
With a 15-minute prep time, these are not only easy but come together in no time making it an easy breakfast recipe.
Here is the recipe:
20+ Muffin Recipes
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups blueberries rinsed, drained and dried
- ⅛ cup coarse sprinkling sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Add paper liners to two 12-cup muffin pans and set aside.
- Combine sugar and butter with a hand mixer until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in between. Mix in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Incorporate into the butter/sugar mixture a little bit at a time, alternating with the milk, using a wooden spoon, and making sure not to overmix.
- Using a fork, crush ½ cup of the blueberries and fold into the batter. Toss remaining blueberries in remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Fold these coated blueberries into the batter.
- Divide batter among the wells of the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the tops and bake for about 20-24 minutes.
- Remove from muffin tin and allow to cool at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Pour batter into a parchment paper–lined 5-x-9-inch loaf pan and sprinkle with sugar. Tent with foil and bake for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Find a New Favorite!
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