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20 Must-Try Muffin Recipes

Whether it’s for a quick breakfast or a snack on the go, muffins are always great to have on hand. They can be loaded with various ingredients, and can run the gamut from healthy to indulgent. Here are our 20 essential recipes that we’re sure will become your favourites, too.

1. Double Chocolate Wheat Bran Muffins

These decadent muffins are a guilt-free indulgence. They bring together the richness of chocolate with the wholesome goodness of whole wheat, making it the perfect balance of flavour and nutrition. Great as a quick breakfast or a midday snack.

2. Banana Muffins

Banana bread meets muffin! These tender treats are bursting with the natural sweetness of banana, making for a satisfying bite. Easy to make (and even easier to enjoy!), these muffins are a delicious way to begin your day.

3. Sweet Potato Breakfast Muffins

These grab-and-go muffins are the perfect start to your day. They’re super hearty and packed with wholesome ingredients like sweet potato, oats, wheat bran, raisins and figs. If you’re looking for a quick breakfast that’ll keep you feeling full until lunch, this is it!

4. Vegan Apple and Carrot Muffins

This dairy-free recipe brings to mind the delicious taste of carrot cake. Some of the sugar is replaced with applesauce and the flavour is enhanced with spices like cinnamon and ginger. Grated carrot and apple add texture to the muffins. It’s the perfect snack, whether you’re vegan or not.

5. Peach Muffins with Cinnamon Crumble

Yes, fresh peaches are an absolute must when summer rolls around, but if you want that taste of summer at any other time of year, canned peaches come in handy. And, dare we say, they’re the preferred choice in this peach muffin recipe. Topped with a mouthwatering cinnamon crumble for added texture and flavour, it’s a great snack, breakfast or even dessert.

6. Zucchini Lime Muffins

Zucchini is a versatile ingredient, not only in savoury dishes, but sweet ones, too. The squash brings moisture to this recipe, resulting in a lovely soft texture. These muffins can be eaten plain at breakfast, or for dessert with a lime frosting.

7. Mango, Coconut and Blackberry Muffins

Experience a tropical escape when you bite into these muffins! Bursting with the vibrant flavours of mango and blackberry, they’re also enhanced with the sunny essence of coconut. For even more of that taste of paradise, be sure to top them with this delectable mango butter.

8. Blueberry Muffins

There isn’t a muffin flavour more classic than blueberry. Simple to make and impossible to resist, they’re bursting with the juicy berries and boast a moist crumb. They’re a timeless treat!

9. Raspberry Kefir Muffins

Great for digestion and gut health, and packed with protein too, kefir is a fermented drink that brings plenty to this muffin recipe. Its tang pairs nicely with the tart raspberries, making for a tasty treat.

10. Zucchini, Apple and Raisin Muffins

Great for teatime (or anytime), these moist muffins blend the freshness of zucchini with the sweetness of apple and raisins, creating the perfect balance of flavours.

11. Bran and Date Muffins

For those who prefer a more nutritious snack, this recipe is right for you. You’ll quickly adopt these soft muffins for breakfast or when a hunger pang strikes throughout the day.

12. Pumpkin Muffins with Oat Crumble

These muffins with a crunchy texture and sweet taste will fill you with joy. They’re moist thanks to the pumpkin purée and are a fragrant and spiced classic you’ll want to bake not only during the fall, but the rest of the year, as well.

13. Strawberry Oat Muffins

Strawberries at breakfast or in one’s lunch box are always a winning idea. In this recipe, the use of fresh ones allows you to make the most of the seasonal fruit all the way to autumn. With oats and Greek yogurt, this muffin is guaranteed to be satiating.

14. Orange-Cranberry Muffins

A muffin that includes orange and cranberry is simply bound to be delicious. This recipe combines bright and tart flavours, oats and yogurt for a pleasant texture, as well as a crumble that brings a gourmet touch.

15. Corn Muffins

For this savoury snack, simply combine corn, corn flour, all-purpose flour, sharp cheddar and chives. Here’s to a great way to use up any leftover corn that will be a hit with everyone.

16. Sheet-Pan Muffin Trio

These muffins are great for three reasons. First, they contain sweet potatoes and spices, apples and dates, as well as zucchini and chocolate, respectively. Second, they make for the perfect snack when you need an energy boost during the day. And third, you can go with whichever flavour you want, given that you’ve got choices!

17. Berry and Pistachio Muffins

The berries enhance the flavour of these muffins, Greek yogurt provides the moisture, while the pistachios add just the right amount of crunch. Serve them to your kids and they’re sure to love them.

18. Banana, Buckwheat, Almond and Chocolate Muffins

Take your usual banana muffins to a whole other level by adding buckwheat flour, almonds and white chocolate. They’re simply exquisite!

19. Kareen Grondin’s Savoury Feta and Spinach Muffins

Switch things up from the usual sweet muffins by baking this savoury version that can be enjoyed alongside a soup or salad. Spinach, feta cheese, Parmesan and buttermilk make up the batter. It’s a tasty side you’ll want to make again and again.

20. Banana Muffins with Chocolate-Peanut Frosting

These banana muffins are bound to be a hit the moment you place them on the table. They’re perfect for those who crave a hit of chocolate when dessert time rolls around.

For more muffins and dessert breads for breakfast, be sure to check out our selection of recipes.

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