Golden muffins are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. They are a variation of the classic muffin, but with a few key differences that give them their golden color and unique flavor. Golden muffins are typically made with a combination of all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk. They are also often flavored with vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices. The muffins are baked in a muffin tin until they are golden brown and fluffy. Golden muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, and they can also be dressed up for a special occasion. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a golden muffin recipe that everyone will love.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
GOLDEN ORANGE MUFFINS
A whole orange-peel and all-lends the sunshiny taste to these golden muffins. They're moist, tender and a great way to wake up your family in the morning. But feel free to enjoy them anytime of day.-Valerie Inman, Elkford, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 14 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a blender, combine the orange, orange juice, egg and oil; cover and process until blended. Gradually add dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in raisins and walnuts if desired., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GOLDEN PEACH MUFFINS
"As soon as you try these moist and flavorful peach muffins, you'll know why they are a family favorite," relates Jody Borowski of Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. "I'm always happy to make them because they're so fast and easy to prepare."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick). Fold in peaches., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts :
GOLDEN HARVEST MUFFINS
Delightful apple and carrots muffins with a nutty twist - a perfect dessert ready in an hour.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups or grease with shortening. In large bowl, beat eggs, oil, milk and vanilla with wire whisk until well blended. Add flours, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. With spoon, stir in carrots, apple, coconut, raisins and 1/2 cup of the almonds.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup almonds over batter.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from muffin cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
GOLDEN YELLOW CORN BREAD OR CORN MUFFINS
Follow these easy instructions for a slightly sweet take on an American favorite side dish, or follow the variation below for irresistible corn muffins.
Provided by Indian Head Yellow Corn Meal
Categories Bread Side Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Corn Bread:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Mix oil, egg, and milk together and add to dry ingredients, mixing until batter is uniform. Bake in a greased 9"x9"x2" pan for 20-25 minutes.
- Corn Muffins:
- Pour corn meal batter into greased or line muffin tins, filling about 2/3 full. Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.
- Recipe Variation:
- For a sweeter, moister corn bread or muffin, make these changes to the recipe above: use 2/3 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup oil and 2 eggs. Reduce the heat to 400°F. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- This recipe is made available as a courtesy by Wilkins Rogers Mills.
GOLDEN HARVEST MUFFINS I
These are my very favorite muffin. They are moist and never dissappoint. They also freeze very well. It makes large muffins.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 24 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine all dry ingredients, fruits, nuts, raisins, and carrots in a large bowl.
- Mix together oil, milk, vanilla and eggs.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until the dry are moistened.
- Do not over mix.
- Fill well greased muffin tins 3/4 full.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
GOLDEN RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS
I tried many bran muffin recipes before coming up with this one. My family and friends say these moist muffins, flavored with applesauce, raisins and cinnamon, are the best they have tasted. -Joanne Foote, Harbour Breton, Newfoundland
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, oil, milk and egg. Stir in bran; let stand for 5 minutes. , In another bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir in bran mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins (batter will be thick)., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
FLAXSEED GOLDEN HARVEST MUFFINS
Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Start your day with these warm muffins made using Fiber One® cereal, packed with the goodness of apples, carrots and flaxseed. A wholesome breakfast!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°. Line 12 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2x1 1/4 inches, with paper baking cups and spray bottoms with nonstick baking spray.
- Place cereal between waxed paper, plastic wrap or in plastic bag; crush with rolling pin (or crush in blender or food processor). Mix cereal and milk in large bowl; let stand about 5 minutes or until cereal is softened. Stir in remaining ingredients. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove muffins from pan. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g
GOLDEN COCONUT ALMOND MUFFINS
Toasted coconut, almonds, orange zest, vanilla, and coconut milk are just what is needed for a scrumptious combination. These muffins freeze well, and can also be baked in mini muffin pans for a special touch. Quick and easy!
Provided by WhirledPeas
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, shredded coconut, sugar, almonds, baking powder, orange zest, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, orange juice, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Pour into the flour mixture, and stir until just blended. Transfer to the prepared muffin pan.
- Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Turn onto a wire rack to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 165.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
GOLDEN MUFFINS
Make and share this Golden Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by skat5762
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain pineapple well.
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
- Beat together egg and milk; stir in pineapple and orange rind.
- Blend into dry ingredients, along with melted butter, mixing as little as possible until all particles are just moistened.
- Spoon into lightly greased muffin pans.
- Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven 20- 25 minutes until golden.
- Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.
- Serve warm!
GOLDEN RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS
This recipe came from Taste of Home. It calls for Golden Raisins but I used regular raisins. Yummy, healthy breakfast or snack. My 1 yr old even likes them!
Provided by LKsmommy
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the applesauce, oil, milk and egg.
- Stir in bran and let stand for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; stir in bran mixture just until blended.
- Fold in raisins (batter will be thick).
- Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full.
- Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.
- Serve warm.
CRANBERRY AND GOLDEN RAISIN CREAM MUFFINS
The appearance of fresh cranberries is a surefire sign that the fall holidays have arrived. These tiny muffins always make our list of breakfast goodies to bake. The tartness of the cranberries is complemented by the sweetness of the golden raisins and richness of the heavy cream, which gives the muffins just the right balance. The combo of heavy cream and sour cream give the muffins great texture. Add a soft pat of melted butter on the warm muffins, and you have just created the perfect morning.
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 12 medium muffins
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray two 3/4- by 1 1/8-inch muffin trays with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, add raisins and cover with warm water to slightly rehydrate. Set aside
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt and sugar). In a medium bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (egg, canola oil, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, orange zest and lemon zest).
- Mix together the wet and dry ingredients until evenly combined. Batter is almost too tender, so feel free to beat well. Drain water from raisins. Fold raisins and cranberries into the batter.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins, almost to the top. Bake until risen and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool in the muffin pans for 5 to 10 minutes. Using both hands on each muffin, loosen the tops of the muffins, then pop them out of the pans. Place on a cooling rack to finish cooling.
GOLDEN OATMEAL MUFFINS
These Golden Oatmeal Muffins, made with Duncan Hines Golden Yellow Cake Mix, are absolutely delicious -- especially when served warm with a little butter. Why not also try them with your favorite preserves?
Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Duncan Hines® Canada
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
- Combine cake mix, oats and salt in large bowl. Add milk, eggs and melted butter; stir until moistened. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full.
- Bake 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 5 to 10 minutes. Loosen carefully before removing from pan. Serve with honey or your favorite jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 175.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
GOLDEN RAISIN OAT BRAN MUFFINS
Make and share this Golden Raisin Oat Bran Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barkparkbarb
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter muffin pan.
- Whisk together flour, oat bran, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, honey, butter, and eggs. Add to dry ingredients along with raisins and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake until a wooden pick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Turn out onto a rack to cool.
GOLDEN RAISIN OAT BRAN MUFFINS
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Milk/Cream Egg Breakfast Brunch Bake Christmas Quick & Easy Mother's Day New Year's Day Raisin Honey Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter muffin pan.
- Whisk together flour, oat bran, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, honey, butter, and eggs. Add to dry ingredients along with raisins and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake until a wooden pick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Turn out onto a rack to cool.
GOLDEN PUMPKIN MUFFINS
I've had this recipe for years, and we still enjoy these tasty muffins. Although the original recipe didn't call for them, I usually add a 1/2 cup of raisins to the batter.
Provided by susan
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Thoroughly combine Bisquick, sugar, and spices.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, pumpkin, egg, and oil.
- Stir both mixtures together til just moistened.
- Fill greased muffin pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or til done when tested with a toothpick.
GOLDEN CHEDDAR MUFFINS
Since receiving this fuss-free recipe from a wonderful cook at work, I've make these savory muffins for many a holiday dinner and brunch. They are moist and tender and always a hit with my guests!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine the egg, buttermilk, butter, mustard and hot pepper sauce; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BLUEBERRY GOLDEN OAT MUFFINS
Super easy recipe, adapted from Duncan Hines. A nice muffin with a bit of oats in it, and the blueberries add a nice bit of sweetness. You can make regular or jumbo sized muffins(see note in instructions). I forgot to add the berries in the ingredient list--until the correction goes through, it should list 2 1/4 cups of berries. ;)
Provided by ciao4293
Categories Quick Breads
Time 18m
Yield 24 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease 24 (2 1/2 inch) muffin cups, heat oven to 400°.
- Toss the berries with about 3 tbsp of the cake mix.
- Mix remaining cake mix with oats and salt in a large bowl.
- Add milk, eggs and the melted butter, stir just until moistened.
- Fold in the blueberries.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 full, bake for 13 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, loosen edges and remove from pan.
- ***Note***I used large muffin pans for jumbo sized muffins--bake at 350° for about 30 minutes--then start checking for doneness with a tester.
- I got 9 large muffins.
GOLDEN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MUFFINS
Another delicious way to use the plentiful yellow crookneck squash from your summer garden! These moist muffins are reminiscent of a light fruitcake. They will keep several days in an airtight container. The recipe is from "Sweet and Savory Muffins" and was in a November 1985 issue of Bon Appetit magazine.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Generously grease 2 1/2-inch muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
- Mix first 7 ingredients in large bowl.
- Stir in squash, carrot,apricots and raisins.
- Whisk eggs in small bowl to blend; whisk in butter and vanilla.
- Make well in center of dry ingredients;add egg mixture to well,stir into dry ingredients until just blended (batter will be lumpy).
- Spoon batter into prepared cups, filling each 3/4 full.
- Bake until muffins are golden brown and testre inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes; turn out of pan.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
CRANBERRY AND GOLDEN RAISIN CREAM MUFFINS
Make and share this Cranberry and Golden Raisin Cream Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Deb Mattson
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray muffin trays with nonstick spray.
- 2. In a small bowl, add raisins and cover with warm water to slightly rehydrate. Set aside.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt and sugar).
- 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (egg, canola oil, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, orange zest and lemon zest).
- 5. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Batter is almost too tender, so feel free to beat well.
- 6. Drain water from raisins. Fold raisins and cranberries into the batter.
- 7. Spoon batter into muffin tins, almost to the top. Bake until risen and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- 8. Allow to cool in the muffin pans for five to 10 minutes. Using both hands on each muffin, loosen the tops of the muffins, then pop them out of the pans. Place on a cooling rack to finish cooling.
GOLDEN OATMEAL MUFFINS
Make and share this Golden Oatmeal Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins (about)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oatmeal and buttermilk; allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- Add in oil, brown sugar, and egg; stir to mix.
- In another mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to oat mixture, stirring just until moistened.
- Distribute batter into prepared muffin tins, filling to the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 307.8, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 10, Protein 3.4
Tips:
- Muffin Tin Preparation: For easier muffin removal, grease or line muffin tins with paper liners.
- Mixing Techniques: For tender muffins, avoid overmixing the batter. Gently fold in wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Muffin Batter Consistency: The ideal muffin batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but not too stiff.
- Muffin Filling and Add-Ins: Incorporate mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or fruits gently to avoid deflating the batter.
- Proper Baking: Preheat the oven to the desired temperature before baking to ensure even cooking. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent the muffins from sinking.
- Muffin Cooling: After baking, let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Conclusion:
With these recipes and tips, you can create a variety of delicious golden muffins that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Experiment with different flavors and mix-ins to find your favorite combinations. Whether you prefer classic blueberry muffins, decadent chocolate chip muffins, or savory corn muffins, these recipes provide a great starting point for your muffin-making adventures. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!
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