Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Muffin Recipes 29 Muffin Recipes You'll Be Baking All the Time, From Classic to Creative Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 5, 2024 Close Photo: Chris Simpson Muffins are the quickest of quick breads. Select one of our muffin recipes and whip up a batch in the oven while sipping your coffee, and they'll be ready by your second cup. You can also make them ahead—they'll stay fresh in an airtight container for a few days. To get a jump-start, mix the wet and dry ingredients the night before, then toss everything together and bake them in the morning. Whether you usually reach for blueberry, bran, banana, or chocolate chip—or you want to try a savory muffin, a better-for-you treat, or a gluten-free option—you'll find plenty of delicious muffin recipes below. 01 of 29 Raisin Bran Muffins Jason Donnelly These raisin bran muffins are lightly sweetened and full of fiber to keep you full all morning. Each bite of bran-flake-studded batter is bursting with juicy raisins and a touch of brown sugar. Whole-wheat flour rounds it all out with some nuttiness. View Recipe 02 of 29 Rhubarb-Blueberry Corn Muffins Johnny Miller Forget strawberry and rhubarb—try blueberry with rhubarb in these easy muffins. They come together in one bowl, so there's less to clean up. View Recipe 03 of 29 Vegan Blueberry Muffins Lennart Weibull There’s no butter, dairy milk, or eggs in these delicate blueberry muffins. We use coconut oil, almond milk, and mashed bananas instead. View Recipe 04 of 29 Lemon Poppy-Seed Muffins Mike Krautter Fragrant, lemony muffins get a pleasing crunch from poppy seeds. View Recipe 05 of 29 Double-Chocolate Muffins Chris Simpson They look and taste decadent, but these muffins are actually a better-for-you treat. They're made with avocado—though you'd never guess it. The avocado replaces some of the oil in the recipe and adds healthy fat. Using whole-wheat flour means extra fiber and makes the muffins more filling. View Recipe 06 of 29 Zucchini, Gruyere, and Black Pepper Muffins Lennart Weibull Who says muffins have to be sweet? Not us, and not you once you taste these muffins that are moist thanks to the shredded zucchini, and have a delicious nutty cheese flavor from the Gruyère. View Recipe 07 of 29 Morning Glory Muffins Yuki Sugiura We've all met muffins that are actually cupcakes disguised as breakfast. These are not that kind of muffin. This is an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink recipe in the best possible way: The hearty, generously sized muffins burst with grated apples, carrot, coconut, golden raisins, and—in place of more traditional walnuts—pepitas. View Recipe 08 of 29 Gluten-Free Banana Almond-Butter Muffins Lennart Weibull These muffins are not only gluten-free but also flourless. Almond butter, mashed banana, and eggs give them body and a delicious sweet and nutty flavor. View Recipe 09 of 29 Cinnamon-Sugar Ragamuffins Kate Sears Not your usual muffin, these cute pastries are made with biscuit dough that's rolled out and dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Then, the dough is rolled up and cut into pieces, which are placed in a muffin tin. A brush with buttermilk and a sprinkling of sanding sugar, and they're ready to bake until flaky and golden. View Recipe 10 of 29 Maple Bran Muffins Chris Simpson You've never had a bran muffin like this before. We've revamped the breakfast underdog with maple syrup for delicate sweetness, plain yogurt for moisture, and two forms of bran (cereal and wheat) for structure and fluffiness. View Recipe 11 of 29 Blueberry Muffins These picture-perfect muffins are studded with fresh blueberries and capped with crunchy sugar and crumb toppings. View Recipe 12 of 29 Breakfast Egg-and-Cheese Muffins Lennart Weibull Muffins are the original grab-and-go breakfast, and this one cleverly packs enough protein and flavor to keep you sated through lunch. There is sausage and cheese in the batter and a whole egg in each muffin. View Recipe 13 of 29 Sweet Potato and Chocolate Chunk Muffins Lennart Weibull Olive oil and roasted sweet potatoes make these muffins extra-moist and delicious. You can swap the sweet potatoes for banana if you like (just reduce the sugar to 1/2 a cup if you do). View Recipe 14 of 29 Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Mike Krautter Chocolate chips make these banana muffins an extra-special breakfast or anytime treat. View Recipe 15 of 29 Rhubarb Muffins These light and sweet muffins are studded with eye-catching chunks of tart rhubarb. Buttermilk in the batter makes them moist and tender. View Recipe 16 of 29 Banana Nut Muffins Mike Krautter The best banana nut bread is even quicker to make when you bake it in muffin-size portions. View Recipe 17 of 29 Apple-Oatmeal Muffins Mike Krautter Apples, cinnamon, and a crunchy oat topping make these muffins hard to resist. View Recipe 18 of 29 Zucchini Cornbread Muffins Aaron Dyer Adding shredded zucchini elevates these cornbread muffins. They're moist and delightful for breakfast, at lunch, or as a mid-afternoon snack. View Recipe 19 of 29 Lemon Blueberry Muffins Mike Krautter Sweet, juicy blueberries balanced with the tang of lemon zest add sunshine to your morning. View Recipe 20 of 29 Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins With a cake-like interior and sugar-coated exterior, these treats capture the essence of doughnuts without the mess of deep-frying. Buttermilk and pumpkin purée make them melt-in-your-mouth moist. View Recipe 21 of 29 Strawberry Muffins Made with buttermilk and loads of fresh berries, these lightened-up muffins are delicate and moist. View Recipe 22 of 29 Quinoa Muffins The oat-bran muffin gets a makeover with chewy, fiber-rich quinoa. View Recipe 23 of 29 Better-Than-Basic Muffins One basic batter lets you choose your own breakfast adventure. Are you in the mood for blueberry, chocolate chip, bran-raisin, cherry-pecan, or corn muffins? This recipe allows you to prepare any (or all) of these options. View Recipe 24 of 29 Sugar-Free Muffins Bryan Gardner Buckwheat muffins get their sweetness from banana, honey, and diced apple. View Recipe 25 of 29 Pecan Pie Muffins Mike Krautter Pie for breakfast? Make the dream a reality with these little beauties, whose blend of pecans, brown sugar, and vanilla makes them taste just like pecan pie. View Recipe 26 of 29 Lemon Muffins Mike Krautter At once sweet and tart, these lemony muffins will put a spring in your step. View Recipe 27 of 29 Blueberry-Oatmeal Muffins Mike Krautter Chewy, fiber-packed oats turn blueberry muffins into a stick-to-your-ribs breakfast. View Recipe 28 of 29 Jalapeno Corn Muffins Sang An Give your corn muffins a kick with the addition of spicy jalapeño peppers. View Recipe 29 of 29 Healthy Morning Muffins Bryan Gardner Banana shares the spotlight with carrots, raisins, and oats in these hearty, low-fat muffins. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit