Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry muffins are a breakfast staple in most homes. This recipe from "Martha's Entertaining" features two options to finish: make a crumb topping, or sprinkle granulated sugar and freshly grated mace over the batter just before baking.

The bright tang of lemon zest and juice mingled with sweet blueberries makes these muffins worth waking up for.

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

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.

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.

Buttermilk keeps these blueberry muffins nice and moist, while a sprinkling of sanding sugar during baking makes them sparkle.

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

Bake a batch of better-for-you breakfast muffins by using oil instead of butter, swapping out some of the sugar for maple syrup, and adding nutty, nutritious bran.

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.

You can use frozen blueberries in these hearty cornmeal muffins. They're perfectly moist, thanks to the addition of buttermilk, and lightly sweetened with a touch of brown-rice syrup in the batter and a sprinkling of sanding sugar on top just before baking.

Combine blueberries with nutty cornmeal, then add a sunny burst of orange for wholesome treats that are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Tangy, creamy low-fat yogurt provides moisture and helps leaven and tenderize these egg-free muffins.

Whole-wheat flour and wheat germ add a slightly nutty flavor to these healthy muffins. They rely on yogurt and coconut oil instead of butter for their moist, tender crumb.