Whether you’re craving a sweet start to your morning or a scrumptious snack during the day, these muffin recipes are not just your average baked goods. From tantalizing twists on classic favorites to innovative flavor combinations, these muffins will become staples in your baking repertoire.
Packed with hearty whole grains, shredded carrots and apples, dried cranberries, and pecans, with a hint of warm spice, these muffins are the perfect way to start your day.
Studded with Bosc and Anjou pears, these tender muffins feature the luxurious pairing of crisp Champagne and rich vanilla.
Why go for tried-and-true zucchini bread when you could have these indulgent muffins? Owing their soft texture to juicy zucchini, these muffins get a dose of decadence from white chocolate chips embedded in the cocoa-rich batter.
We don’t need to tell you that beer and cheese work well together. But you won’t realize how divine this pairing is until you taste these lager-and cheddar-laden muffins.
Get the classic flavors of a warm, freshly baked cinnamon roll with the convenience of muffins in this delectable hybrid. Filled with an inviting blend of cinnamon and nutmeg that radiates through each tender bite, these muffins are only made better with a creamy dollop of frosting on top.
Editor-in-chief Brian Hart Hoffman has long been a fan of Michelle Lopez of Hummingbird High and her techniques for fruit-filled, high-rising muffins, which influenced our creation of these dreamy muffins: a heaping helping of both whole and smashed fresh berries, lemon zest and juice for brightness, turbinado sugar for a crunchy top, sour cream and oil for a moist crumb, and a gorgeously domed top.
11Cinnamon Swirl Muffins with Pecans
If a cinnamon roll and a coffee cake had a seismic collision, the result would be this muffin. Perfect in the morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up, these flavor-packed muffins will not disappoint.
12Bacon Cheddar Poppy Seed Muffins
Originally featured in the Winter 2016 issue, this banana bread recipe quickly became a household favorite. We’ve since learned from our friend Michelle Lopez of the Hummingbird High blog to use every other well to give your muffins the room they need to rise high, and filling the empty wells with water helps the pan heat evenly and prevent warping. Additionally, tulip-style liners give these muffins the support they need to bake up tall and even, unlike regular liners, which can cause indentations in the dome. Last but not least, a quick burst of hot air in the oven kick-starts the rise, followed by a lower temperature for an even bake.
