Best 13 Simple Harvest Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the wholesome goodness of simple harvest muffins, a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn's bounty. With their tender crumb, irresistible flavor, and the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, these muffins are an ode to the season's fresh produce. As the leaves turn vibrant hues of gold and amber, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the harvest's bounty. Let the aroma of freshly grated nutmeg, warm cinnamon, and zesty orange zest fill your kitchen as you create these delectable delights. Discover the joy of baking with nature's offerings and create a memorable treat that embodies the spirit of the harvest.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

LUNCHBOX HARVEST MUFFINS



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These diminutive muffins make the rotation at least twice a week in my daughter's lunchbox. Although they are filled with plenty of good-for-you ingredients (whole-wheat flour, olive oil, apple and grated vegetables), they are moist and just sweet enough to ensure that they don't end up coming back home, which is the sad fate of many a salami sandwich.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, lunch, quick

Time 35m

Yield About 2 1/2 dozen mini-muffins (or 1 dozen regular muffins)

Number Of Ingredients 13

140 grams (1 1/8 cups) whole-wheat pastry flour
5 grams (1 teaspoon) baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
70 grams (1/3 cup) packed dark brown sugar
1 small apple, grated, and juices reserved (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup grated carrots or butternut squash or parsnips
1/2 cup grated zucchini or beets
55 grams (1/3 cup) raisins
40 grams (1/2 cup) unsweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease mini-muffin tins.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, olive oil, honey, brown sugar, grated apple and juices and grated vegetables.
  • Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the raisins and coconut.
  • Fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way up, and bake for about 15 to 18 minutes for mini-muffins and about 20 to 22 minutes for regular muffins. The muffins are finished baking when an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 79, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 54 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FALL HARVEST MUFFINS



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Fall harvest muffins full of fruit, vegetables, oats and nuts are perfect to serve any time of the day.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Muffin     Breakfast and Brunch

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup uncooked quick cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium (2 cups) apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 medium (1 1/2 cups) carrots, grated
3/4 cups dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter melted
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups into 18 muffin pan cups or grease muffin pan cups; set aside.
  • Combine flour, sugar, oats, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in bowl. Add apples, carrots, dried cherries and nuts; stir until well mixed.
  • Whisk eggs in bowl. Stir in melted butter, applesauce and vanilla. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir until just moistened.
  • Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin pan cups. Bake 18-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 270 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 3 grams

HEALTHY HARVEST BREAKFAST MUFFINS



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Yummy muffins pack a nutritious punch in the morning, great for a healthy grab-n-go breakfast. You can alter this recipe any way you like and with what you have on hand, very versatile. I started with Recipe # 8845 from Kathy-Lynn and tweaked it so much it turned into something else. Recipe includes a brown sugar & nut topping. I used almonds and walnuts, but any kind of nut would be good with this.

Provided by QueenAstroPirate

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 16 muffins, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups oatmeal (whole grain)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger (fresh or powdered)
2 cups bananas, ripe & mashed (about 4 medium)
2/3 cup applesauce
1/3 cup carrot, shredded
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup walnut pieces
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Line muffin pan with cups, if desired.
  • Squirt each cup with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well blended.
  • In a separate smaller bowl combine next 5 ingredients (bananas - butter), stir until well blended.
  • In another separate small bowl, combine next 6 ingredients (almonds - nutmeg) for muffin topping.
  • Add banana mixture to the flour mixture along with the raisins, if you desire.
  • STIR JUST UNTIL MOISTENED. Do not over stir.
  • Fill muffin cups 2/3 way full.
  • Press enough of the brown sugar-nut topping into each muffin to cover the top, and to your taste. About 2 Tbsp per muffin.
  • Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes, until the muffin springs back when lightly touched.
  • Makes 16 small muffins, or 8 giant-sized muffins.

CRANBERRY HARVEST MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 55m

Yield 18 large muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 extra-large eggs
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1/2 cup medium-diced Calimyrna figs
3/4 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted and skinned
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir quickly just to combine. Add the cranberries, figs, hazelnuts, and both sugars and stir just to distribute the fruits, nuts, and sugar evenly throughout the batter.
  • Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned on the top and a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.

MANGO, PROSCIUTTO AND GOAT CHEESE APPETIZER PIZZA



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(NAPSA) - The 44th Pillsbury Bake-Off(r) Contest is now open for entries. One hundred finalists will compete for the $1 million grand prize. The entry deadline is April 20, 2009. For contest details, visit www.bakeoff.com. This recipe example from the 43rd contest fits the Entertaining Appetizers category. The simple step of spraying the pan with no-stick cooking spray helps create a crispy, nicely browned crust.

Provided by Chris WebAdmin

Yield 24 Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon Crisco pure olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped (1/2 cup))
1 pieces mango (firm, ripe, seed removed, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch(1 cup))
1/3 cup Smucker's sweet orange marmalade
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 can Pillsbury refrigerated classic pizza crust (13.8 oz)
4 oz prosciutto (thinly sliced )
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 cup goat cheese (chevre) (crumbled, 4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 F. Heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and starting to brown. Reserve 1/2 cup mango. Stir remaining mango into onion. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in marmalade, mustard, vinegar and soy sauce. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; cool while preparing crust.
  • Spray large cookie sheet with Crisco(r) Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll pizza crust dough on cookie sheet; press dough into 15x10-inch rectangle. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges just begin to brown.
  • Spread mango-onion mixture over crust. Top with prosciutto; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and goat cheese.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup mango.

GOLDEN HARVEST MUFFINS



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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

2 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (2 to 3 medium)
1 cup shredded peeled apple
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup sliced almonds

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

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

EASY MORNING GLORY MUFFINS



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These easy and tasty muffins are a glorious way to start any day. They combine the great taste and chewy texture of carrots with the wonderful flavors of apple, raisins, coconut, walnuts, and cinnamon.

Provided by Debbie Clarke

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the carrot, raisins, nuts, coconut, and apple.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into the carrot/flour mixture, just until moistened. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 289 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

AUTUMN MUFFINS



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Lots of fruit, lots of spices and lots of goodness. Perfect for cold fall mornings.

Provided by JACLYN

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 ¼ cups milk
1 cup chopped cranberries
1 cup chopped, peeled apple
½ cup chopped dried figs
¾ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin pans or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, white sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Make a well in the center, and add the melted butter, milk and eggs, mix until smooth. Stir in the cranberries, apple, figs, and hazelnuts. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans. Cups should be at least 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 283.5 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

SIMPLE HARVEST MUFFINS



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Make and share this Simple Harvest Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Rabbit

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda, aluminum-free
2 cups yogurt
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 cup fruit, chopped, combination of your choice of fresh and dried
1/2 cup nuts, chopped, and seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon or 1 teaspoon combination allspice, nutmeg, ginger, clove

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Mix together dry ingredients.
  • Mix fruits, nuts and spices into dry ingredients.
  • Whisk together eggs and yogurt in a separate bowl.
  • Add melted butter to yogurt mixture, whisking to combine.
  • Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just moistened - do not overmix, some lumps are fine.
  • Divide evenly into 12 lined muffin cups - load them full as these don't rise.
  • Bake for 18-25 minutes or until firm and golden.
  • Cool on a rack.

HARVEST MORNING MUFFINS



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Make and share this Harvest Morning Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TARGETreg Recipes

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 1 Dozen, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups flour (all purpose white or whole-wheat)
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned pumpkin (pure)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Line a 12-cup muffin tin or two 6-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk the pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, butter, and sour cream. Fold in the flour mixture, walnuts, and cranberries until just combined. Divide among muffin cups.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then cool on the rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.3, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 253.6, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 14.8, Protein 4.3

HEALTHY HARVEST MUFFINS



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Make and share this Healthy Harvest Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TrebleClef

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup shredded carrot

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and applesauce.
  • Add eggs and pumpkin.
  • Sift together dry ingredients and add alternately to pumpkin mixture with water.
  • Fold in raisins and carrots.
  • Spoon into lined muffin tins and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middles comes out clean.

GOLDEN HARVEST MUFFINS I



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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

2 cups white flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups shredded peeled apples (about 5 medium)
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups oil
1/2 cup milk
4 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs, beaten

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.

Tips:

  • Using ripe bananas will give your muffins a sweeter flavor and a moist texture.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full, as the muffins will rise during baking.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Harvest muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a snack, or a dessert, these muffins are sure to please. With their moist texture, sweet flavor, and variety of add-ins, harvest muffins are a versatile and delicious treat that everyone will love.

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