12 Tasty Muffin Recipes for Breakfast

There’s just something about Muffin Recipes that makes mornings feel softer, slower, and a little more special. When the smell of warm muffins fills the kitchen, it’s like a little bit of sunshine sneaking in even on the cloudiest day. I’ve made these recipes so many times I could almost do it with my eyes closed, yet every batch feels new and exciting. Even when I overfill the cups and they rise a little too much, I just smile because those muffin tops are my favorite part anyway.

When I bake my favorite Muffin Recipes, I love serving them with all kinds of delicious things: a little butter that melts right on top, a drizzle of honey, or a spoonful of jam. Sometimes I pair them with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, or a smoothie. Once, I served them with my two favorite recipes—fluffy pancakes and Chocolate Chip Cookies—and everything went together so perfectly that breakfast became a full family feast. Now the kids ask for it every weekend, and honestly, I never say no.

12. Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Blueberry Lemon Muffins combine sweet blueberries with bright lemon flavor for a fresh taste and soft texture that melts in your mouth. They’re easy to make, perfect for beginners, and ideal to pair with morning coffee or tea.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and lemon zest.
  4. Slowly combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients and fold in blueberries.
  5. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
  6. Let muffins cool before serving.

11. Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins combine ripe bananas with sweet chocolate chips for a soft, moist muffin perfect for busy mornings. The chocolate adds a delicious twist everyone loves.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

10. Cinnamon Apple Muffins

Cinnamon Apple Muffins combine fresh diced apples with warm cinnamon flavor for a soft, comforting breakfast treat. The natural sweetness of apples makes it wholesome and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line muffin cups.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in apples.
  5. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake 20–25 minutes.
  6. Let muffins cool before serving.

9. Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Muffins combine smooth pumpkin puree with cozy autumn spices for soft, fluffy muffins perfect with a cup of coffee. They’re comforting, simple, and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake 20–25 minutes.
  6. Cool muffins before serving.

8. Raspberry Almond Muffins

Raspberry Almond Muffins combine tart fresh raspberries with nutty almond flavor. The muffins are moist, full of flavor, and topped with almonds for a subtle crunch. Perfect for morning coffee or a snack anytime.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, then fold in raspberries.
  5. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top and fill muffin cups ¾ full.
  6. Bake 20–25 minutes and cool before serving.

7. Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot Cake Muffins combine grated carrots with warm spices for a moist, flavorful, and slightly sweet breakfast treat. Optional walnuts add texture, making them perfect for the whole family.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin cups.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in carrots and walnuts.
  5. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake 20–25 minutes.
  6. Cool before serving.

6. Double Chocolate Muffins

Double Chocolate Muffins are rich, fudgy, and indulgent. Cocoa powder and chocolate chips make them perfect for chocolate lovers, while still being easy to bake for a quick morning treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.
  2. Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, then fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake 18–22 minutes.
  6. Let muffins cool before serving.

5. Strawberry Yogurt Muffins

Strawberry Yogurt Muffins are moist, naturally sweet, and lightly fruity. Yogurt keeps them tender, while fresh strawberries give a bright flavor perfect for breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin cups.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk egg, oil, yogurt, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, then fold in strawberries.
  5. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake 20–25 minutes.
  6. Cool before serving.

4. Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are soft, flavorful, and satisfying. The combination of ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter gives natural sweetness and protein for a filling breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin cups.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, peanut butter, mashed bananas, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
  5. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake 20–25 minutes.
  6. Cool muffins before serving.

3. Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are light, soft, and refreshing. Zesty lemon flavor with crunchy poppy seeds makes them ideal for a cheerful morning treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and poppy seeds.
  3. In another bowl, whisk egg, oil, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
  5. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake 20–25 minutes.
  6. Cool muffins before serving.

2. Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Oatmeal Raisin Muffins are hearty, soft, and nutritious. The oats provide fiber while raisins add natural sweetness, making them a wholesome start to the day.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup raisins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin cups.
  2. Mix oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and fold in raisins.
  5. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake 20–25 minutes.
  6. Cool muffins before serving.

1. Vanilla Almond Muffins

Vanilla Almond Muffins are soft, moist, and flavorful. Sweet vanilla with crunchy almonds makes for a classic, elegant breakfast treat that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently and fold in sliced almonds.
  5. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake 20–25 minutes.
  6. Cool muffins before serving.

Conclusion

Muffin Recipes turn mornings into little moments of joy, filling the kitchen with warmth, aroma, and comfort. From fruity and zesty to chocolatey and indulgent, each muffin is a simple way to start the day with love and flavor. They’re easy to bake, endlessly versatile, and always bring a smile—because the best breakfasts are as much about the memories as they are about the muffins themselves.

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