Food and Recipes Bread Magnificent Muffin Recipes To Make Your Morning Better Get a sweet start to your day with these delightful muffin recipes. By Abby Fribush Abby Fribush Abby Fribush is the Editorial Fellow at Southern Living and joined the team in 2023. She is a writer and editor with almost 5 years of experience in lifestyle content for local and international magazines. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on August 27, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis There's nothing like a tray of muffins to turn everyone in your home into a morning person. Even if you're not an early riser yourself, you can still create some muffin magic before everyone else is awake. Making homemade muffins is easier than you might think. Whether you prefer a savory or sweet breakfast, everyone will be able to enjoy a yummy start to the day with our favorite muffin recipes. 60 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas For Your Best Morning Ever 01 of 19 Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins Hannah Zimmerman / Southern Living These muffins look and taste like you bought them from a local bakery — and only take 10 minutes of active time to make at home! If you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious recipe for your mornings, this one should be on your list. get the recipe 02 of 19 Peach Muffins with Graham Cracker Streusel Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Sweet and spice flavors mix beautifully in this peach muffin recipe. With the cinnamon and peach in the muffin batter and graham cracker in the topping, this is a perfect fluffy bite for a great start to your day, get the recipe 03 of 19 Zucchini Muffins Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins Shredded zucchini adds loads of moisture to these tender muffins without adding flavor. Warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg make these muffins extra cozy. get the recipe 04 of 19 Banana Muffins Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Although banana bread is a popular way to use overripe bananas, these simple banana muffins are an easy way to make a banana treat without busting out the bread pan. get the recipe 05 of 19 Pumpkin Spice Muffins Stacy Allen; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower Elevate your typical pumpkin muffins with this pumpkin spice muffin recipe. The moist muffin dipped with the crunchy sugary spice topping make for a satisfying way to satiate your sweet tooth. get the recipe 06 of 19 Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox Two of the best desserts just came together to make a delectable muffin to start your morning off right. These moist muffins are spiced and coated with cinnamon and nutmeg to give you that classic snickerdoodle flavor and richness of doughnut holes. get the recipe 07 of 19 Apple-Spice Muffins with Oat Streusel Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis These stunning muffins are sure to impress any guests coming over this Fall. The sweet and spicy apple muffins topped with the crunchy oat streusel and soft apple cider glaze makes for a perfect seasonal treat. get the recipe 08 of 19 Raspberry Almond Muffins with Honey Butter Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis These muffins are bursting with flavor to make your morning sweet. The tartness from the raspberry, nuttiness from the almonds, and sweetness from the honey butter makes this recipe one to try for a great start to your day. get the recipe 09 of 19 Sweet Potato Muffins Micah A. Leal You've heard about the sweet potato pie versus pumpkin pie debacle — now get ready for the muffin version! These sweet potato muffins are moist and spiced to perfection for a delicious Fall treat. get the recipe 10 of 19 Emeril's Maple Butter Corn Muffins FOOD PHOTOGRAPH: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINA BROCKMAN From chef Emeril Lagasse, these corn muffins are sweet take on the Southern staple of cornbread. With brown sugar and maple syrup, this recipe is an easy crowd pleaser. get the recipe 11 of 19 Coffee Cake Muffins Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist Karen Rankin The irresistible cinnamon cake is now a perfect little treat. These coffee cake muffins are a wonderful way to start your morning with something sweet or enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up. get the recipe 12 of 19 Carrot Cake Muffins Micah A. Leal If you're craving that delicious and spicy carrot cake flavor but don't want to make a cake, these muffins are the best way to enjoy the classic Fall treat without the guilt or hassle. get the recipe 13 of 19 Blueberry Streusel Muffins Southern Living Blueberry muffins and coffee cake are combined in this recipe to make a sweet and fruity start to your morning. get the recipe 14 of 19 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely Get in the mood for Fall with these delicious pumpkin chocolate muffins. The spicy muffins mixed with semisweet chocolate chips makes for a perfect, not-too-sweet bite this season, get the recipe 15 of 19 Cornbread Muffins Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox We know you love your go-to cornbread recipe and this is not meant to replace it. However, this is a creative and delicious variation to add to your recipe box. Perfect for breakfast or even a holiday basket. get the recipe 16 of 19 Apple Muffins Stephen DeVries; Prop Styilst: Kay Clarke; Food Styilst: Emily Hall Start the day with tender apple muffins that taste best fresh and toasty from the oven. get the recipe 17 of 19 Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Bake a batch (or two) of these muffins that are zesty and moist with a touch of nuttiness from the poppy seeds and almonds. get the recipe 18 of 19 Cranberry Orange Muffins Molly Bolton Meet fall's best pair: cranberry and orange come together in this recipe that is made for baking and sharing at tailgates, bake sales, or weekend in the park. get the recipe 19 of 19 Orange Roll Muffin Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch; Food Stylist: Micah Morton Orange and cinnamon team up in this sweet and gooey treat that makes every morning brighter. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit