14 Easy Muffin Recipes That Are Better Than Your Local Bakery’s

You stop in for a coffee; you leave with a $4 muffin. We get it. Baked goods are so tempting with your morning joe order, but you can save some coin (and calories, if you care) by whipping up a weekly batch of muffins at home. Try these easy muffin recipes that are even better than the oversize muffin constantly tempting you at your local bakeshop.

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1. Universal Muffin Mix

Fan of the classics? Master this universal muffin recipe to mix in the filling, or multiple fillings of your choice!

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2. Whole-Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Add a little fiber and nutrition to your blueberry muffin routine with this easy whole wheat rendition.

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3. Double Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops

If you thought Seinfeld’s Top of the Muffin to You! sounded like a fabulous idea, you’ll love this recipe that makes only double-chocolate tops (no stumps, no problem).

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4. DOUGHNUT MUFFINS

It's the age-old question—do you go for the doughnut or the muffin? Well, now you don't have to choose.

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5. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Muffins

Baking a whole hardboiled egg in each muffin gives you a protein boost in this savory morning treat (and it’s easier than it looks!).

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6. Paleo Almond Butter Blender Muffins

Just throw most of the ingredients in a blender to mix and bake and boom: Your low-carb breakfast is waiting.

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7. Browned Butter Jalape?o Cornbread Muffins

Hello, amazing breakfast! Swipe these with butter for an extra decadent snack.

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8. PB&J Oat Streusel Muffins

Savory, sweet and absolutely foolproof for those on-the-go mornings when you're running out the door.

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9. Lemon Poppyseed Zucchini Muffins

Secretly healthy with a zing and a pop of seeds to keep you reaching for just one more.

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10. Healthy Maple Glazed Pumpkin Muffin

Whole grains and very little sugar make this muffin healthier than most, but the rich pumpkin flavor won’t feel like you’re skimping on anything.

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11. Coffee Cake Muffins

The best part is drizzling the glaze on these babies (and then licking your fingers).

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12. Power Up Apple Protein Muffins

Nut flour adds extra protein (and flavor!) to this easy apple muffin recipe.

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13. Strawberry Muffins

These strawberry muffins are super simple to make and will brighten your mornings for days after baking a batch.

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14. Fluffy Cranberry Orange Muffins

Winter fruits live their best lives in this easy muffin recipe.

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