48 sweet muffin recipes

Crazy corn muffins with sour cream, maple syrup, and pecan pieces for a tender, slightly sweet cornbread muffin with nutty crunch. Freezer-friendly and perfect for breakfast or alongside chili.

Low-fat applesauce bran muffins with bran flakes, skim milk, and unsweetened applesauce. Moist and lightly sweet with just a touch of butter for a healthier breakfast muffin.

Pumpkin oat muffins with buttery crumb topping and sweet raisins. Quick 40-minute breakfast muffins baked with warm pumpkin pie spice. Serve hot with jam for fall mornings.

Egg-free bran muffins packed with grated carrots, dried apricots, raisins, and walnuts. Made with whole-wheat flour, orange juice, and honey for naturally sweet, low-fat muffins.

Apple cheddar muffins with oats, pecans, and a butter-dipped cinnamon-sugar apple slice pressed into each top. A savory-sweet breakfast muffin with sharp cheese in every bite.

Pina colada muffins with crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and orange juice, topped with a sweet rum glaze. Tropical flavors in a quick 30-minute bake.

Low-fat whole wheat muffins loaded with shredded zucchini and sweet corn kernels. Light, tender, and wholesome enough for everyday breakfast or snacking.

Whole wheat oatmeal apple muffins with raisins, made with no added sugar, egg substitute, and skim milk. Hearty, naturally sweet, and low-fat.

Banana date butter blended from softened dates, ripe banana, orange juice, and a touch of butter. A naturally sweet spread for waffles, English muffins, and toast.

Low-fat honey bran muffins made with egg whites, skim milk, and wheat bran soaked in boiling water. Lightly sweet with honey and brown sugar. Small batch of six.

Fat-free apple oat muffins using pureed prunes as a fat substitute, egg whites instead of whole eggs, and maple syrup for sweetness. Just 90 calories each.

Cinnamon raisin muffins with a farina-boosted crumb, brushed with fruit juice and rolled in sugar for a sparkly, sweet crust. Makes a dozen in 40 minutes.

Lighter muffins made with crushed pineapple, coconut flavoring, and vanilla. Golden, tender, and not too sweet. A Weight Watchers-friendly bake that freezes well for easy breakfasts.

Tender corn muffins made with sour cream, butter, and cornmeal for a moist, slightly sweet crumb. The sour cream and baking soda give these an extra-light texture.

Spiced pumpkin muffin cakes studded with raisins or dried apricots and finished with a sweet powdered sugar drizzle. Warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest in every bite. Makes 20.

Mini brownie cups with a cream cheese pastry shell filled with melted semi-sweet chocolate and chopped walnuts. Bite-sized treats baked in mini muffin tins that combine fudgy brownie with a buttery crust.