But hey, who am I kidding? You don’t really need me to tell you how awesome muffins are. I’ll let these options in our recipe finder speak for themselves.
Whole wheat blueberry muffins with honey and cardamom, above. Whole grains are always worth incorporating, and here Nourish columnist Ellie Krieger uses a combination of whole wheat flour and whole wheat pastry flour. Thanks to the oil and honey in the dough, the crumb is soft and looks like a cake.
Carrot Cake Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. Ellie offers another way with whole grains in a recipe that turns a popular dessert into a healthier wrap. These Morning Glory Muffins give off similar vibrations. When Thanksgiving rolls around, be sure to keep it Whole wheat muffins with cranberry sauce in mind.
Apple and Cheddar Muffins. You can use spelled or whole wheat flour in these moist and hearty muffins which are a mix of sweet and savory. They are also perfect for your post-workout breakfast.
Cheese muffins in a bowl with prosciutto and chives. Another reminder that savory muffins deserve more love. This recipe is designed to make six jumbo muffins, but you can use a standard pan to make a dozen as long as you reduce the baking time.
3 ingredient blueberry muffins. This recipe from one of TikTok’s favorite grandmothers, Barbara Costello (aka Babs), uses self-rising flour and softened vanilla ice cream to bring it all together in a snap.
Pumpkin muffins. For a bakery-style muffin that delivers that cozy fall feeling, look no further than this recipe. The sugar and nut filling adds a bit of extra glamour. Pear and spice muffins are also designed for cold mornings.
All Purpose Muffins. This highly adaptable recipe is easy enough for novices to make and only requires a single bowl, whisk, and spatula. The muffins are particularly moist and tender.