14 Easy Muffin Recipes Perfect Every Single Time: Your Go-To Guide for Delicious Muffins

14 Easy Muffin Recipes Perfect Every Single Time: Your Go-To Guide for Delicious Muffins

By Sara Taylor

14 Easy Muffin Recipes Perfect Every Single Time: Your Go-To Guide for Delicious Muffins

By Sara Taylor
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Nothing says busy morning like a great muffin, and with this muffin collection, there is a muffin for every craving! Whether you like cozy, spicy, fruity, or chocolate muffins, there’s a recipe here for you. Each recipe is easy enough to let you do slow and sleepy measurements, and is guaranteed to turn out great muffins every single time. Preheat your oven, grab a muffin tin, and let’s bake something the whole family will want to grab!

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1) Blueberry Streusel Muffins

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Loaded with fresh blueberries, and topped with a crumb you'll want to take home!

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a cluster of blueberry streusel muffins with crumbly golden tops and purple berries peeking out in a wide horizontal shot, on a wire rack beside a bowl of fresh blueberries on a bright kitchen counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

Tender vanilla muffins filled with blueberries and topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups blueberries
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar for streusel
  • 3 tbsp cold butter for streusel

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the milk, oil, and eggs, then fold into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries and divide the batter among the cups.
  5. Rub the brown sugar and cold butter with a little flour into crumbs and scatter over the tops.
  6. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, then cool 5 minutes.

Notes

Toss the blueberries in a spoonful of flour to keep them from sinking.

2) Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

pale golden lemon poppy seed muffins with a glossy white glaze drizzle and lemon zest in a wide horizontal shot, arranged on a white plate with lemon halves and a linen napkin on a sunny table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Sunshine in a muffin! With a burst of flavor from the citrus and tiny little crunchy bits.

pale golden lemon poppy seed muffins with a glossy white glaze drizzle and lemon zest in a wide horizontal shot, arranged on a white plate with lemon halves and a linen napkin on a sunny table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Bright lemon muffins with poppy seeds and a sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and poppy seeds.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, and juice.
  4. Fold the wet into the dry just until no streaks remain, then fill the muffin cups.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the tops spring back, then cool on a rack.
  6. Whisk a little powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled muffins.

Notes

Zest the lemons before juicing — it's much easier that way.

3) Banana Nut Muffins

golden-brown banana nut muffins with cracked domed tops and visible walnut pieces in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic wooden board beside a ripe banana on a warm kitchen counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

The best reason to allow your bananas to get overly ripe on the counter.

golden-brown banana nut muffins with cracked domed tops and visible walnut pieces in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic wooden board beside a ripe banana on a warm kitchen counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Banana Nut Muffins

Banana muffins with toasted walnuts and vanilla are delectable!
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1.75 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup walnuts chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Add the flour and baking soda and stir gently until just mixed, then fold in the walnuts.
  5. Divide among the cups and bake 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Toast the walnuts first for a deeper, nuttier flavor.

4) Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

deep dark chocolate muffins with glossy melted chocolate chips on top in a wide horizontal shot, on a cooling rack with a few loose chocolate chips scattered on a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Enjoy the rich and decadent chocolatey bakery-style muffins!

deep dark chocolate muffins with glossy melted chocolate chips on top in a wide horizontal shot, on a cooling rack with a few loose chocolate chips scattered on a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

Cocoa muffins filled with chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. Whisk the flour, cocoa, sugar, and baking powder together.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the milk, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet into the dry until just combined, then stir in most of the chocolate chips.
  5. Fill the muffin cups and scatter the remaining chips on top.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, then cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don't overmix or the muffins can turn dense.

5) Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins

golden muffins flecked with bright red raspberries and creamy white chocolate in a wide horizontal shot, on a pale ceramic plate with fresh raspberries scattered around on a soft linen surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Tart raspberries and creamy white chocolate are perfectly paired!

golden muffins flecked with bright red raspberries and creamy white chocolate in a wide horizontal shot, on a pale ceramic plate with fresh raspberries scattered around on a soft linen surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins

Gentle muffins with vanilla, raspberries, and sweet white chocolate chips!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.
  4. Fold the wet into the dry until just mixed, then gently fold in the raspberries and white chocolate chips.
  5. Divide among the cups and bake 20 to 22 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a rack.

Notes

Use frozen raspberries straight from the freezer so they hold their shape.

6) Pumpkin Spice Muffins

warm orange-hued pumpkin spice muffins with domed tops dusted in cinnamon in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board with a small cinnamon stick and autumn leaves on a cozy table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Enjoy the fall feelings, regardless of the actual month or season.

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warm orange-hued pumpkin spice muffins with domed tops dusted in cinnamon in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board with a small cinnamon stick and autumn leaves on a cozy table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Moist pumpkin muffins bursting with the flavor of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice in one bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter among the cups and bake 20 to 22 minutes until set.
  6. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before serving warm.

Notes

A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking adds a sweet crackle.

7) Apple Cinnamon Muffins

golden apple cinnamon muffins with visible chunks of apple and a cinnamon-sugar top in a wide horizontal shot, on a wire rack beside a whole red apple on a warm wooden counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Similar to grabbing a slice of apple pie on your way out the door.

golden apple cinnamon muffins with visible chunks of apple and a cinnamon-sugar top in a wide horizontal shot, on a wire rack beside a whole red apple on a warm wooden counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Tender cinnamon muffins featuring sweet bites of fresh apple.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups apples peeled and diced

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon together.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, and eggs.
  4. Fold the wet into the dry until just combined, then stir in the diced apples.
  5. Fill the muffin cups and bake 20 to 22 minutes until golden and set.
  6. Cool slightly before enjoying warm.

Notes

A firm baking apple like Granny Smith holds up best.

8) Cranberry Orange Muffins

golden muffins studded with ruby-red cranberries and orange zest in a wide horizontal shot, on a white platter with orange slices and a few whole cranberries on a bright linen tablecloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

It adds a little bit of festivity to every morning.

golden muffins studded with ruby-red cranberries and orange zest in a wide horizontal shot, on a white platter with orange slices and a few whole cranberries on a bright linen tablecloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry muffins with a fresh burst of bright orange zest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1.25 cups cranberries halved

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the milk, oil, eggs, and orange zest in another bowl.
  4. Fold the wet into the dry until just mixed, then fold in the cranberries.
  5. Divide among the cups and bake 18 to 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Halve the cranberries so the tartness spreads through every bite.

9) Peach Almond Muffins

golden muffins topped with toasted sliced almonds and flecked with juicy peach in a wide horizontal shot, on a pale plate beside fresh peach halves on a sunny wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

These remind me of a little vacation with the sweet summer peaches and toasted almonds!

golden muffins topped with toasted sliced almonds and flecked with juicy peach in a wide horizontal shot, on a pale plate beside fresh peach halves on a sunny wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Peach Almond Muffins

Muffins that are soft, have pieces of peach, and have a crunchy almond topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1.5 cups peaches diced
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder together.
  3. Combine the milk, melted butter, eggs, and almond extract in another bowl.
  4. Fold the wet into the dry until just combined, then gently fold in the diced peaches.
  5. Divide among the cups and sprinkle the tops with sliced almonds.
  6. Bake 20 to 22 minutes until golden, then cool slightly.

Notes

Pat the peaches dry so the extra juice doesn't make the batter soggy.

10) Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

soft pink-flecked strawberry muffins with one split open to reveal a creamy white center in a wide horizontal shot, on a marble plate with fresh strawberries beside them on a bright counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

These have a surprising, cheesecake-like filling in the middle.

soft pink-flecked strawberry muffins with one split open to reveal a creamy white center in a wide horizontal shot, on a marble plate with fresh strawberries beside them on a bright counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Muffins that are fluffy and filled with strawberries and have a sweet cream cheese filling.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups strawberries diced
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and set aside.
  3. Whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder, then fold in the milk, butter, and eggs until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the strawberries, then fill each cup halfway.
  5. Add a small spoonful of cream cheese to each, then top with more batter to cover.
  6. Bake 20 to 22 minutes until golden, then cool fully so the filling sets.

Notes

Let them cool completely so the creamy center firms up.

11) Carrot Cake Muffins

golden carrot cake muffins flecked with orange carrot shreds and raisins in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board with a few baby carrots and a cinnamon stick on a cozy table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

All the cozy vibes of carrot cake, now in a grab-and-go size for those busy mornings!

golden carrot cake muffins flecked with orange carrot shreds and raisins in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board with a few baby carrots and a cinnamon stick on a cozy table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Carrot Cake Muffins

Raisin spiced carrot muffins sprinkled with warm cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups carrots grated
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the oil and eggs, then stir in the grated carrots.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry just until combined, then add the raisins.
  5. Divide among the cups and bake 20 to 22 minutes until set.
  6. Cool in the pan before serving.

Notes

A swipe of cream cheese frosting makes these feel like dessert.

12) Zucchini Chocolate Muffins

dark chocolate muffins with melty chocolate chips and faint green zucchini flecks in a wide horizontal shot, on a cooling rack beside a small zucchini on a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Winning combination without a doubt. You can hide away some vegetables that you’ll make sure no one suspects.

dark chocolate muffins with melty chocolate chips and faint green zucchini flecks in a wide horizontal shot, on a cooling rack beside a small zucchini on a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Zucchini Chocolate Muffins

Delicious chocolate muffins that include secret zucchini and gooey chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups zucchini grated
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Squeeze the excess moisture from the grated zucchini with a clean towel.
  3. Whisk the flour, cocoa, sugar, and baking soda in a bowl.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the oil and eggs, then stir in the zucchini.
  5. Fold the wet into the dry until just combined, then add the chocolate chips.
  6. Divide among the cups and bake 20 to 22 minutes until set, then cool.

Notes

Squeezing the zucchini dry keeps the muffins from turning gummy.

13) Maple Brown Sugar Muffins

golden maple muffins with glossy syrup-brushed domed tops in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board beside a small jug of maple syrup on a warm rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

This pancake stack is great for on the go!

golden maple muffins with glossy syrup-brushed domed tops in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board beside a small jug of maple syrup on a warm rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Maple Brown Sugar Muffins

Maple syrup muffins with a brown sugar crumble are cozy muffins.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the flour, brown sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the milk, maple syrup, melted butter, and eggs in another bowl.
  4. Fold the wet into the dry just until combined.
  5. Divide among the cups and bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
  6. Brush the warm tops with a little extra maple syrup before serving.

Notes

Use real maple syrup — the flavor really comes through here.

14) Cherry Almond Muffins

golden muffins bursting with deep red cherry pieces in a wide horizontal shot, on a white plate with fresh cherries scattered around on a soft linen surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Almonds and sweet cherries are a classic duo that you're always safe with.

golden muffins bursting with deep red cherry pieces in a wide horizontal shot, on a white plate with fresh cherries scattered around on a soft linen surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cherry Almond Muffins

Almond-scented muffins with cherries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1.25 cups cherries pitted and halved

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder together.
  3. Combine the milk, melted butter, eggs, and almond extract in another bowl.
  4. Fold the wet into the dry until just mixed, then gently fold in the cherries.
  5. Divide among the cups and bake 20 to 22 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Frozen cherries work great — no need to thaw first.
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