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From streusel-topped to zucchini-chocolate, these bakery-worthy muffins don't disappoint.
ByChatelaine
June 16, 2023
(Recipes by Donna Borooah and Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography by Erik Putz; Foodstyling by Ryan Barclay; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)
Truth: Muffins are a year-round standby. From bakery-style chocolate chip to fruity blueberry to moist chocolate-zucchini muffins, there's a recipe for every flavour. A favourite among the Chatelaine Kitchen team is our banana muffins—warm from the oven, with melting butter spread overtop. Find the easy muffin recipes of your dreams below.
Blueberry Oat Muffins
This breakfast classic comes together in under an hour and freezes beautifully. Get our blueberry oat muffin recipe.
(Recipes by Donna Borooah and Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Ryan Barclay; Prop styling; Madeleine Johari)
Vegan Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Better than banana bread and ultra portable! Using spotty, very ripe bananas will ensure a softer, moist muffin. Get our vegan banana chocolate chunk muffin recipe.
(Recipes by Donna Borooah, and Irene Ngo. Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Photography by Erik Putz. Foodstyling by Ryan Barclay. Prop styling by Madeleine Johari.)
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Morning Glory Muffins
If you've only had morning glory muffins from a plastic grocery store shell, you need to try them the way they were originally meant to be enjoyed when they first appeared on the scene in the '70s: fresh, from scratch, with plenty of grated carrot and apple for crunch. Get our morning glory muffin recipe.
(Recipes by Donna Borooah, and Irene Ngo. Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Photography by Erik Putz. Food styling by Ryan Barclay. Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)
Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Muffins
Our take on everyone’s favourite drive-through muffin.Get our bakery-style chocolate chip muffin recipe.
Chocolate chip muffins. (Photo: Erik Putz)
Lemon Poppy Seed Streusel Muffins
The crisp, crumbly topping on these lemon muffins gives them a professional, café-grade finish. Get our lemon poppy seed streusel muffin recipe.
(Recipes by Donna Borooah and Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography :Erik Putz; Food Styling: Ryan Barclay. Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)
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Cheddar And Bacon Cornmeal Muffins
Pack yourself an extra treat for lunch with this slightly sweet, mostly savoury biscuit-style muffin. Get our cheddar and bacon cornmeal muffin recipe.
(Recipes by Donna Borooah, and Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Eric Putz; Food Styling: Ryan Barclay; Prop Styling: Madeleine Johari)
Gluten-Free Raspberry And Almond Muffins
Fresh raspberries and thick yogurt keep these gluten-free muffins extra moist. Get our gluten-free raspberry and almond muffin recipe.
(Recipes by Donna Borooah and Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Foodstyling: Ryan Barclay; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)
Peach Cobbler Muffins
Peach cobbler muffins are one delicious way to use these lush, juicy stone fruits while they are in season. Get our peach cobbler muffin recipe.
(Photo: Carmen Cheung; Food styling: Ashley Dento; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)
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Apple Muffins
Fresh Gala apples work best for these streusel-topped muffins. Get this apple muffin recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)
Banana Muffins
What’s the only thing better than a banana loaf? Banana muffins, of course. Get our banana muffin recipe.
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
Ultimate Zucchini Muffins
Who needs zucchini bread when you can have portable, grab-n-go muffins instead? Get ourultimate zucchini muffin recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)
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Double Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Use pumpkin purée to make these muffins extra moist and tender; plus pumpkin seeds and brown sugar top them off with a sweet-crisp crunch. Get our double pumpkin streusel muffin recipe.
(Photo: George Whiteside)
Rhubarb Muffins
Stash some extra rhubarb aside during the spring season so you can whip up a batch of these delish, moist muffins all year round.Get our rhubarb muffin recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.
Cornmeal Muffins
Cozy muffins that are perfect for snacking on, or pairing with a chunky bowl of chili.Get our cornmeal muffin recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)
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Spiced Carrot Cake Muffins
We tested our spiced carrot cake loaf two ways—because there’s nothing more convenient than a grab-and-go muffin when you’re in a hurry (but the elegant loaf is better for entertaining).Get our spiced carrot cake muffin recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)
Raisin Bran Muffins
Bran muffins—the surprisingly popular baked goodyou can’t get enough of. (We love eating them for breakfast.)Get our raisin bran muffin recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)
Chocolate-Zucchini Muffins
These chocolate muffins get a nutritional boost from asecret ingredient–grated zucchini. (And you can’t even tell it’s in there.) Get our chocolate-zucchini muffin recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)
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Streusel-Crunch Blueberry Muffins
With a crispy streusel topping, tons of fresh berries and a hint of nutty whole wheat, these aren’t your everyday blueberry muffins. Bonus: They’re deliciously moist inside! Get our streusel-crunch blueberry muffin recipe.
(Photo: Jodi Pudge)
Pumpkin Ale Muffins
These muffins are a fall-favourite, but if you want to make them year-round (they’re that good), and can’t get your hands on pumpkin ale,cream ale works just as well. Get our pumpkin ale muffin recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)
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