Best 14 Best Ever Muffins Recipes

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Muffins, those delectable handheld treats, are a beloved breakfast staple or afternoon snack that can turn any ordinary day into a delightful occasion. With their moist interiors, fluffy textures, and endless flavor possibilities, muffins have earned a special place in our hearts and kitchens. As we embark on a quest to discover the best-ever muffin recipe, let's explore the secrets behind achieving muffin perfection, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the delicate balance of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer classic blueberry muffins bursting with juicy berries, indulgent chocolate muffins rich with cocoa, or tangy lemon poppy seed muffins that offer a refreshing twist, this article will guide you through the steps to create the most enticing muffins that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

BEST EVER MUFFINS



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Start with this basic recipe, and add one of several different ingredients for a variety of different muffins.

Provided by Lori

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Savory Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork. Stir in milk and oil. Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat. The batter will be lumpy. Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
  • Variations: Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries. Raisin Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped raisins. Date Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped dates. Cheese Muffins: Fold in 1 cup grated sharp yellow cheese. Bacon Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 233.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

BEST-EVER BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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Fresh blueberries are the ingredient that make this muffin so delicious. The recipe is so easy, you will be able to make it even on those busy mornings.-Elaine Clemens, Birch Run, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean, 20-24 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BEST EVER BANANA MUFFINS



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These are the only banana muffins I make now. I add chocolate chips to my batter and triple the recipe. These freeze great. I got this recipe from an old (1980's) Canandian cookbook called "Muffin Mania". (Prep time is a guess.)

Provided by Anissa

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 9 large muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Mash bananas.
  • Add sugar and slightly beaten egg.
  • Add melted butter.
  • Add the dry ingredients and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

BEST EVER (AND MOST VERSATILE) MUFFINS!



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These are wonderful for just throwing in your favorite ingredients---I don't need any other muffin recipes. Editing to add, based on a recent review: Be sure not to overmix muffins; if you do, they will be tough. They should still be lumpy when you are finished mixing them.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the center.
  • In a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork.
  • Stir in milk and oil.
  • Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture.
  • Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat.
  • The batter will be lumpy. DO NOT OVERMIX. This will create tough/heavy muffins.
  • Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
  • Variations: Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries.
  • Raisin Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped raisins.
  • Date Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped dates.
  • Cheese Muffins: Fold in 1 cup grated sharp yellow cheese.
  • Bacon Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.

THE BEST APPLE PIE MUFFINS EVER



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I got this recipe from a friend. I make these often and take them to many potlucks, office parties, the cottage, picnics, children's lunch and the list goes on. Recipe from the cookbook "Just The Best."

Provided by Dotty2

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups diced peeled firm tart apples (such as Spy, Granny Smith)

Steps:

  • Note:.
  • cinnamon could be added to the batter ( about 1 teaspoon or less).
  • Topping: In a small bowl toss together sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside.
  • Muffins: In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, oil, egg and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, soda and salt.
  • Stir oil mixture into flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Fold in apples, mixing just until combined.
  • Spoon into greased muffin cups filling 3/4 full.
  • Sprinkle topping over evenly.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and tops spring back.

BEST EVER ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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I got this recipe from my friend, who is a Health and Wellness teacher. They are super healthy and taste even better! Really easy to make too! :) You could also add nuts, or leave out the raisins. You could even substitute the zucchini with carrots! To preserve the nutrients, cool the muffins than freeze them immediately until you want to eat them. You can thaw them in the microwave for a few seconds, and they taste fresh from the oven!

Provided by personiussarah

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 36 muffins, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups flour (I used spelt flour from Whole Foods, but you could use all-purpose or wheat flour )
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flax seeds
6 tablespoons water
2 cups sugar (I used demira or raw sugar)
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup applesauce (no sugar added )
3 cups zucchini, grated
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix first 5 ingrediants ( flour - cinnemon ).
  • In a seperate bowl, mix remaining ingrediants.
  • Add the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
  • Pour into paper-lined muffin tins and bake 25 - 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Enjoy! :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 122.2, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 15, Protein 2.2

BEST EVER MOCHA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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These are so good. This is based on a recipe from Bryanna Clark Grogan and learning about substitutions on flours and cocoa from Chef Deborah.

Provided by Shannon Holmes

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6-12 muffins, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup whole wheat flour, plus
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet are usually vegan, check ingredients) or 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (semi-sweet are usually vegan, check ingredients)
3/4 cup double brewed millstone chocolate velvet coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup soymilk
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup soymilk (additional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Oil 6 large or 12 small muffin cups.
  • Mix flours, cornstarch, cocoa, baking powder, salt, baking soda and dark chocolate chips together in a large bowl.
  • Place coffee, sugar, applesauce, oil, soy milk, vinegar and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth or place in a large bowl and blend with immersion blender.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry.
  • Stir, adding more soy milk to make it a thinner batter, you don't want it to be stiff.
  • Divide evenly among muffin cups, bake in oven for 20 minutes or until the toothpick test proves true.
  • Place on cooling rack, cover with a towel and remove after 5 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Place in paper towel lined Tupperware, freeze after 1-2 days wrapped tightly in plastic.
  • Mark breaks these up and puts them in ice cream.

BEST EVER EGGLESS BANANA OATMEAL MUFFINS



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These have to be the best banana muffins I've tasted! I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com and tweaked it to make it egg-free and low-fat. These muffins taste best fresh from the oven, and also are the perfect, healthy way to start your day!

Provided by Anu_N

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar, unpacked
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/8 cup skim milk or 3/8 cup soymilk
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mashed banana

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • In another large bowl, mix together milk, applesauce, and vanilla.
  • Add the mashed bananas, and combine thoroughly.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined.
  • Lightly grease and dust 6 muffin cups (or line with paper bake cups), and divide the batter among them.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

KRISSY'S BEST EVER CORN MUFFINS



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This is a sweeter version of corn muffins and my family loves it!

Provided by Krissy Terwilliger- Jinkerson

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
¼ cup honey
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup yellow cornmeal
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup milk
¾ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the honey, eggs and salt. Mix in flour, cornmeal and baking powder. Stir in milk until batter is smooth. Fold in corn. Spoon into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops of muffins are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 191.1 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

BEST EVER BRAN MUFFINS



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This recipe is from my Aunt and is the best bran muffin recipe I have ever tasted. You can replace whole wheat flour for regular flour to lighten it up a bit. Enjoy!!

Provided by reimersl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 dozen muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups 100% bran
2 cups water
1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
4 item(s) eggs
1 cup molasses
5 cups flour
3 tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
4 cups buttermilk
4 cups bran flakes
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Boil the water. Place 100% Bran in a bowl and add boiling water - let soak.
  • In a very large bowl, mix sugar and margarine; add eggs & molasses.
  • Mix in flour, baking soda, & salt.
  • Add Bran flakes, 100% bran mixture and buttermilk - mix well.
  • Bake @ 400 C for 15 minutes.

BEST VEGAN BLUEBERRY MUFFINS EVER!



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Make and share this BEST Vegan Blueberry Muffins Ever! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by thatchefisonly13

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all-purpose flour (2x)
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup unbleached cane sugar
1/4 cup lavender sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 small bananas
1/3 cup sunflower oil
1/3 cup coconut milk
1 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 400°F.
  • Add all of the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the same bowl as the dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, mash the two bananas into a paste.
  • After the bananas are thoroughly mashed, add to the bowl with the liquid and dry ingredients. Whisk until thoroughly mixed and the batter looks smooth.( In the beginning the batter will look like quite doughy but continue whisking and it should liquidize.)
  • Add in the blueberries with your hands to make sure they're distrubeted evenly.
  • Line a cupcake tin, and fill each liner about 2/3 of the way.
  • Top with a few blueberries (this is optional. Because the batter is so thick, the blueberries on the top do not sink down and I think it looks pretty xD).
  • Bake for 25 minutes and enjoy!:D.

BEST-EVER BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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Modified from BH&G's Homemade Bread Cookbook. Tip: if you don't have whole milk on hand, mix your low-fat milk with a pat of melted butter. It helps preserve the fat ratio in the recipe and keeps the muffins from being dry.

Provided by heidi

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large egg, well beaten
3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup blueberries (thaw & drain if using frozen)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Stir thoroughly first 5 ingredients. Make well in center.
  • Combine egg, milk, and oil; add all at once to dry mixture. Stir just till moistened.
  • Combine blueberries, 4 tablespoons sugar, and lemon peel and fold into batter.
  • Fill well-greased muffin pans or paper-lined muffin pans 2/3 full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While muffins are warm, dip tops in melted butter and then in sugar (can alternately dust with powdered sugar).

BEST EVER CORN MUFFINS



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This recipe was handed down to me from my mother. It's easy to make and the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. Enjoy!

Provided by CHAROLETTEKD

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter, softened
9 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups biscuit baking mix
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together baking mix and cornmeal. Blend this mixture into the butter/egg mixture, alternately with the milk; stir just until combined. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 233.7 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

BEST EVER BRAN MUFFINS



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Categories     Berry     Breakfast     Bake     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Muffin     Healthy

Yield 22-24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 c honey
1+1/4 c apple sauce (can sub grated zuccini or 1 c oil but oil changes fat content)
3 c liquid (orange juice, soy, etc.)
3 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 c whole wheat flour
1+1/2 c raw wheat germ (can sub quick oats)
1+1/2 c raw bran
approx. 1 c frozen berries

Steps:

  • Beat eggs. Add honey, apple sauce and liquid and mix together. Put in baking soda, vanilla, baking powder and salt and stir thoroughly. Mix in flour, then germ and bran. Let the mixture sit for 1 hr. Add the frozen fruit and measure into pregreased muffin tins (or lined). Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your muffins.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately. This is especially important for baking, as even a small mistake can throw off the recipe.
  • Mix your ingredients thoroughly, but don't overmix. Overmixing can make your muffins tough.
  • Fill your muffin tins about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake your muffins at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Undercooked muffins will be gooey, while overcooked muffins will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let your muffins cool completely before serving. This will help them to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Muffins are a delicious and versatile breakfast, snack, or dessert. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a muffin that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a classic blueberry muffin, a decadent chocolate chip muffin, or something in between, you're sure to find the perfect recipe in this collection. So next time you're in the mood for a muffin, give one of these recipes a try.

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