Muffin Recipes

While it's true that you can't always please everyone all the time, this versatile breakfast recipe can get you pretty darn close. Whip up this one-bowl batter, then use the variations listed below to tweak them into tender muffins, fluffy pancakes, or cakey doughnuts. 

Instead of oat or bran muffins, try these moist breakfast treats to fuel your morning. Substitute other chopped dried fruit for the raisins, if you like.

Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, these muffins make a delightful treat. Eat them for breakfast, a snack, or dessert -- they give their blueberry siblings a run for their money.

Even people who dash off most mornings without breakfast will sit with family during the holidays to linger over a warm muffin and a steaming cup of coffee. These delicious raspberry muffins are quick to make, leaving ample time to savor these special moments.

Plenty of people have their own go-to muffin recipe, but this light, moist rendition from Ellen O'Hara of Westwood, Massachusetts is hard to beat. They're made with whole-wheat flour, wheat germ, two ripe bananas, and one cup of frozen blueberries.

For a more concentrated maple flavor, use grade B maple syrup and brush with additional syrup when warm, if desired.

These delicious muffins—bursting with blueberries, and with crunchy, sugary tops—are perfect for breakfast or with coffee any time of day.

Dial up the deliciousness on your favorite muffin recipe by sprinkling on this sweet and buttery oat topping before baking.

The blackberries and oat bran make this a fiber-rich snack.

Buttermilk replaces some of the usual butter in this recipe, producing a lighter texture. Before using buttermilk, always shake it well.

Classic corn muffins flecked with spicy jalapeno are a perfect complement to New Orleans-Style Shrimp and Rice.

With fiber-filled rice flour, potassium-rich bananas, and cholesterol-fighting walnuts, these muffins trump breakfast bars.

Zucchini makes these easy-to-prepare treats surprisingly moist and delicate.

This recipe is inspired by the legendary Rebel Within muffin at San Francisco bakery Craftsman and Wolves.

A can't-resist breakfast treat combines autumn's flavors: cinnamon, toasted nuts, and tart Granny Smith apples.

These can be a quick breakfast treat or a mid-afternoon snack.

These zucchini muffins are moist, nutrient-rich, and make for the perfect snack. 

These moist and flavorful coffee cake muffins can be enjoyed any day of the week.

Bake a batch of these moist and delicious treats when guests are expected for brunch. A cup of cornmeal in the batter adds just the right amount of texture. You can also substitute frozen blueberries for fresh.

Coconut oil, which is solid at room temperature, adds a mild sweetness; vegetable oil can also be used.

Blueberries are mashed for the batter to create a beautiful purple interior and also added whole so that every bite is juicy and sweet. Yellow cornmeal adds a subtle crunch, and a sprinkling of sugar before baking gives the muffins an alluring sheen.